Different may have different understandings of democracy and freedom. In my opinion ,democracy means everyone have the right to attend pilitical affairs and they can give their suggestions of construting their countries.What is more important is that everyone in that country can live freely and comfortablely. If their countries are facing diffficulties , the people in that country can give they all have to save their country.
I am a chinese .I think china is very special , I do not know how to describe it in words. Maybe you can experience the charm of china by yourself. As for chinese ,it is very intrestins to me. I like it very much!