Comments on: Leaving Hong Kong for a fresh air of democracy in Mongolia

By: Zula

Zula — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:43:31 +0000

Thanks Johan for your positive view on our holding on to democracy despite bordering to 2 most undemocratic and most sofisticated meddling policy towards us. Of course it is up to us to solve our issues, but if there are more support on practicing our democracy, I am sure we can let the same old go. New PM has now Vision 2050 long term goal and cracking old system one by one. And I pray for better change beyond our borders. That will be already 50 procent job done.

By: Johan

Johan — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:29:21 +0000

In reply to Tomas B. Hi Tomas! Very good comment, and I agree. The situation is indeed far from perfect, and I highlight that in the story but perhaps not enough. I hope that the country can break from "same old, same old", and find a way forward. The potentials are there, as you say. I've met so many good people here who are ready for change, similar to what I've experienced in many other Asian counties that have made the leap and overcame the burdens of corruption, bureaucracy and political turmoil. Why not also Mongolia? I'm looking forward catching up again soon, and continue the conversation. Cheers

By: Tomas B

Tomas B — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:34:44 +0000

Dear Johan, it is good to see your interest in Mongolia and your optimism which can be felt from this article.
I am a bit more skeptical, after seeing the political system and policy implementation turning in circles, … as many fellow expats- who all love Mongolia as I do – woudl say “same old, same old” … for over 2 decades now. The country has a tremendous development potential, but is suffering from a/ geopolitical (neighborly) pressures and b/ lack of domestic ability to build consensus and deliver on long term policies and goals – to benefit a wide majority of the population, not only the upper 1%.

Good luck and looking fwd to your next writing. hope to meet again soon.
Tomas