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Some are able to grow up and become less authoritarian over time. But all started authoritarian. No society starts with democracy or self governance with few exceptions.
China
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Singapore
Hong Kong
Vietnam which is South Asia
Hong Kong is an exception because of British rule
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That's a good point. My understanding is that East Asian cultures are quite a bit more conformist and that makes them more vulnerable to authoritarianism.