“Creeping Democratization” in China

Our goal at present is the thorough modernization of China. We all have a compelling sense of the need for this. There is a widespread feeling of dissatisfaction with the…

Some of the many China stories to attract attention recently have involved NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) protests by largely middle class crowds gathering to demand a greater say in…

The Chinese state is much weaker than most people realize, which bodes ill for the country’s democratic prospects.