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The Political Opposition and Democracy in Macao: Revolutionaries or Loyalists?
Eilo Yu Wing Yat; Chin, Natalie
2012
Source PublicationGovernment and Opposition
ISSN0017-257X
Volume47Issue:1Pages:97-116
Abstract

This article examines the nature of the political opposition in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) in order to gain an understanding of its role in and approach to political reform in the territory. It explores the emergence of the pro-democracy opposition in Macao since the pre-1999 colonial era and the self-perception of pro-democratic opposition groups in the MSAR polity by addressing the following questions: why has the political opposition failed to stimulate the enactment of democratic reform? Which factors are currently constraining the democracy movement in Macao? Which strategies and tactics have the opposition adopted in its political campaigns? What is the role of the opposition in Macao politics and how does it perceive itself in the political system? The article argues that the majority of opposition groups perceive themselves as ‘loyal’ opponents to the current regime. They aim to check the authorities within the scope of the constitution as loyal constituents. Their assumption of this role is the result of several environmental factors, including a relatively weak civil society, a lack of resources and a pro-government media.

KeywordPolitical Oppositon Democracy Movement Democratization
Language英語English
The Source to ArticlePB_Publication
Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Corresponding AuthorEilo Yu Wing Yat
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Eilo Yu Wing Yat,Chin, Natalie. The Political Opposition and Democracy in Macao: Revolutionaries or Loyalists?[J]. Government and Opposition, 2012, 47(1), 97-116.
APA Eilo Yu Wing Yat., & Chin, Natalie (2012). The Political Opposition and Democracy in Macao: Revolutionaries or Loyalists?. Government and Opposition, 47(1), 97-116.
MLA Eilo Yu Wing Yat,et al."The Political Opposition and Democracy in Macao: Revolutionaries or Loyalists?".Government and Opposition 47.1(2012):97-116.
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