A vote is a resource reallocation, and it can also help disinfect the stench of corruption. To end corruption and corrosion of the country, directly elect the heads of the legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial branches and limit the president to one 5-year term and ban running for office for 6 years afterwards – and bar relatives outright. Also, 1/4 of all lawmakers should face election each year and elections should be free of charge for all candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is still determined by China’s CEC, an arrangement which is nothing other than a dictatorship. The people of Hong Kong should make good use of Article 39 of the Basic Law, which notes clearly that the people have the right to hold 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 MPs should face election each year. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law states that "the right to self-determination is assured by the two international human rights conventions." The people of Hong Kong cannot take their rights for granted. The threshold for petitioning for a referendum in Switzerland is only 50,000 signatures, allowing people to vote rather than taking to the streets. The people have the right to hold referendums on any public issues. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

The relevant provisions of the Basic Law and the one country, two systems principle for Hong Kong clearly specify that China cannot interfere in Hong Kong affairs, yet Beijing constantly meddles in Hong Kong's internal affairs. Article 39 guarantees the right of the people to self-determination, and the people have the right to vote in referendums on any public issue. The people of Hong Kong people should avail of the two conventions and hold referendums to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist.

If speaking the same language on both sides of the Taiwan Strait does not satisfy the standards of China's proposed UN resolution to work toward a common destiny for humankind, obviously China is out to scam the world. If China hopes to lead the world into the future, it must act as quickly as possible to implement One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law and leading the way into the future for humankind.

Make elections free of charge to all candidates; allocate national radio channels for use by major political groups; set aside one hour of time on national television; and provide free Internet space for candidates. Local media should be handled in a similar manner. Candidates should complete registration six months in advance of elections, and voters have the right to ask questions which candidates are obligated to answer. For more see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. Indonesia's basic constitutional mechanism is in disarray and the only way forward is through constitutional reform. The voice of the people is the voice of God, and universal values are the values of God. Any attempt to control the voice of the people is contrary to the universal values of freedom and democracy, and at odds with God’s will. For details see the "permanent peace development charter."

Before and after all major elections the UN should provide a list of basic constitutional principles aimed at fostering permanent peaceful development in all nations. These should cover universal values and the four-branch (legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial) organization, and help the DR Congo enjoy steady growth as a model for peaceful development. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

“Taiwan has long anticipated a change in the ruling party to bring a new atmosphere and outlook.” President Tsai Yingwen said a year ago. “My job is not to take my turn trying to please everyone. The country cannot please everyone just for the sake of the polls, but it can help guide public opinion.” Good constitutions serve to resolve the fundamental problems of governance, and President Tsai should lead the way to comprehensive constitutional reform. See the Charter for Permanent Peace Development for more.

Libya can resolve the controversy over its government structure by adopting a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet similar to that of Finland as well as a committee-style legislature like Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The Libyan government should proceed with drafting a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the principles of One World under One Set of Laws and be amended as needed to stay in step with the times. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.