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Originally Posted by Dottore
You have every personal freedom in China today, with the possible exception of the freedom to stand on a soapbox and say that those in power are corrupt arseholes. Not sure how important that freedom is. I'm sure I felt differently about this years ago.
Remember that China has absolutely no democratic traditions. Most of the Chinese I know don't give a toss about democracy. But they do care deeply about a regime that is stable and provides economic opportunities.
I think there are all kinds of issues facing China today—but somehow I don't think that more democracy is high on that list in any meaningful way.
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Having democratic traditions has little to do with the story in today's world. Little to none. We can communicate with most of the world from our living rooms today. The Chinese are traveling more often. My state caters to them and their money. They enjoy their time away from home. Those that I interact with see opportunity, and feel a sense of freedom. They remind me of the Japanese I did business with back the 70's. Only time will tell the tale. I enjoy my freedom, and I wouldn't trade places with any of the business folk I've met from China. Not for a second. I don't believe they would tell you the same tale about trading places with me, but maybe. As I said before: only time will tell the tale.