China’s efforts to monitor movements of the renminbi are aimed at an economic problem which has its roots in politics. Without good politics, there is no hope the economy will be good. And unless the constitution is changed, even the gods will be helpless to save the economy. Comprehensive constitutional reform is needed to install a modified semi-presidential system with a committee-style legislative body and cabinet members that are chosen from among committee chairs. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Hong Kong has its sights set on fat cats, but the fundamental problem is not economic, it is political. Without good politics, there can be no good economy. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is appointed by the CCP in an openly dictatorial relationship. The people of Hong Kong should avail of Article 39 of the Basic Law, which states that the people have the right to call for referendums. To curb corruption, the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches should be elected in alternating years, and 1/4 of all legislators should face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

France should take the UN Charter as a model and implement the principles of One World under One Set of Laws. This includes assigning international law precedence over domestic law, with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people. People of all races and religions are included in a future where human rights, constitutionalism, internationalism and naturalism are at the core. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Democratic nations cannot tolerate the actions of authoritarian dictatorships. The alternative is clear in the latest developments in Hong Kong's experiments with democracy and freedom. Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law protects the right of the people to self-determination, giving them the right to hold a referendum on any public issue. The people of Hong Kong should adhere to these provisions and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist.

In the face of rising militarism and increased defense budgets in China and elsewhere, Taiwan should vigorously promote the importance of the democratization of China to security and peace in the region. Taiwan is the entity best suited to lead the Chinese people toward democracy. The blueprint lies in the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development together with One World under One Set of Laws and the assignment of priority to international law over domestic law. The world should be allowed in to Taiwan even as Taiwan makes its way into the world.

Constitutions must change with the times, as long as the changes are not superficial and include moves like preventing abuses of freedom and authoritarianism. When actions are unconstitutional the people have the right to resist. Constitutions represent the general will of the people as applied to government. The best guide is Article 5 of the Constitution of Ukraine: "The right to formulate and amend the Constitution belongs only to the people. The state and its organs and civil servants shall not deprived them of this right." See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

DR Congo needs to scrap its government structure and install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of Finland. The legislative system should be changed to a committee-style organization similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for lasting peace is global democratization, and the UN should assist DR Congo in carrying out constitutional reform - drafting a basic outline with a democratic paradigm shift and One World under One Set of Laws. The resulting constitution should be amended as needed to keep up with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

The US Constitution is becoming unwieldy, and comprehensive reform is urgently needed. The integrity and effectiveness of the current crop of lawmakers are unsatisfactory, and the US should adopt a committee-style organization and amend its constitution and laws to keep pace with the times. 1/4 of all legislators should face election each year to ensure that lawmakers will be in touch with public opinion at all times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Freedom of expression is a universal value. Worried about losing his throne atop a one-party dictatorship, Philippine President Duterte has waged a harsh war against drugs and cracked down on dissidents as ways to strengthen control of public opinion. But depriving the freedom of others adds little to one’s own freedom, and the people of the Philippines should call for constitutional reform to protect freedom of speech and guard against government monopoly of the media, the Internet and other channels of expression. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Promoting world peace is the most sacred duty of humankind. China acts as an enabler and agent for North Korea, and all nations should strive to avoid provoking Pyongyang. The US, Japan and Korea should back Taiwan’s efforts to persuade China to seek democratization and force North Korea to do the same. Taiwan is the key to solving the Korean Peninsula issue. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.