China issues report on US' democracy
Preamble
Democracy is a common value shared by all humanity. It is a right for all nations, not a?prerogative?reserved to a?few. Democracy takes different forms, and there is no one-size-fits-all model. It would be totally undemocratic to measure the diverse political systems in the world with a single yardstick or examine different political civilizations from a single perspective. The political system of a country should be independently decided by its own people.
The United States' system of democracy?is derived from its own practices. This system is unique, not universally applicable, and it is far from perfect. However, over the years, the US,?despite the?structural flaws and problematic practice?of its democratic system, has claimed itself as?the "model of democracy". It has incessantly interfered?in other countries' internal affairs and waged wars under the guise of "democracy", creating regional turbulence and humanitarian disasters.
Based on facts and expert opinions, this report aims to expose the deficiencies and?abuse of democracy in?the US?as well as the harm of its exporting such?democracy. It is hoped that the US?will improve its own system and practices of democracy and change its way of interacting with other countries. This is in the interest of not only the American people, but also the people of other countries. If no country?seeks to?dictate standards for democracy, impose its own political system on others or use democracy as a tool to suppress others, and when all countries can live and thrive in diversity, our world will be a better place.
