Superpower denied? Why China’s “rise” may have already peaked. “How a toxic mix of economic, demographic, environmental, political, and international challenges could end China’s ascent.” Well, don’t tell the China fanboys like Tom Friedman, they think the Chinese crony-capitalist model is just Peking-ducky.
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Then I read the article:
"Democratic reforms will give the regime a fundamental source of political legitimacy at home and also help reduce animosity and distrust of China abroad. China will have an excellent chance to lay the economic and political foundations for a 21st-century superpower. If this were to occur, China's best days would still be ahead, not behind."
Which one is it?
There have been some really disgusting PRC puff pieces at PJ and even National Review over the last few months. Maybe trying to re-inflate the balloon?
None of the MBA wunderkind who think the PRC is not our enemy because of trade need to read "The Guns of August" and do a damned book report.
How dare you suggest they read anything that isn't on the Media Matters approved list!
Your economy can only grow so much when the people are making $.03 an hour, and the government is keeping the rest.
Have I not been saying this?
I have.
I wrote a paper in college saying the very thing, as well...
Only the US communists and commie worshiping socialists would be surprised about this outcome
I just read an article on how understated elegance is replacing showy opulence due to the fact that they are afraid of birthing their own occupoop movement due to the slowing down of their economy.