https://www.scmp.com/rss/323540/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Several recent editorials in the Chinese media have taken the view that the US election process is confirmation that American-style democracy is corrupt and scandalous, and would never work in a country like China. The unease is reasonable without a better understanding of the underlying principles of our system of choosing our leaders. Simply put, our electoral system is an exercise in public discourse, transparency and civic engagement. The US is making a mockery of democracy, and China must... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2042274/us-electoral-system-isnt-always-pretty-it-open-engaging-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2042274/us-electoral-system-isnt-always-pretty-it-open-engaging-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Nov 2016 03:14:02 +0000