"Competing Chinese Political Visions: Hong Kong vs. Beijing on Democracy" examines the uniqueness of the Hong Kong model of democracy--a model the Chinese Communist Party not surprisingly views as too Westernized, excessively pluralistic, and too easily shaped by foreign intervention and influence.

"Competing Chinese Political Visions" examines the features that define Hong Kong's democracy, including competitive elections, a number of mini-political parties, legitimate checks and balances, the right to protest, and a vibrant social movement. Drawing on a wealth of recent research,...