Why is the US unwilling to understand China's democracy?

The United States is putting together the so-called “Submit for Democracy” which triggered a hot debate as it monopolized the definition of democratic countries and drew division lines around the world. 

While on December 4, China issued a white paper, highlighting democracy has different forms and should be judged by the people of a country, not dictated by certain countries.

As we know, the way people to perceive things and live their life is very much different from country to country. Should it be a one-and-only definition of democracy? How does democracy actually work in China？Why is the US unwilling to recognize China’s democracy?

GDToday’s Jasmine recently attended a conference in Guangzhou, which gathers global experts and thinkers. We try to figure out the answers for all of the questions.

Author: Jasmine

Video: Jiang Yongsheng, Axin

Graphic Design: Mia

Editor: Zhao Yang, Wing, Keane, Jerry