There is massive change under way in China. There has been tremendous improvement in the lives of many people. I understand that the government is still communist but the traditional values of trade that are the natural premao order are being reasserted. That is why I use the phrase Chicap. The capitalists are many and definitely on the ascendency. As the old men die, Chicaps will prevail.
Without respect for basic human rights, capitalism there will fail. I was chatting with one of the most pro-China freepers yesterday, and even he agreed with me that Chinese leadership will never voluntarily recognize these rights. Only through violent revolution or the real threat of it will they. Hopefully that comes sooner than later.