[Dr. Frank fan]

I believe it will be China's century unless they mismanage their economy.

I believe it won't be China's century unless they significantly alter their political system.

People are often too mesmerized by population statistics.

[breakem]

Well China has always had the population. Who was mesmorized 40+ years ago?

I look for the money to be the most powerful force and the government to follow. Could be wrong, but isn't this a wonderful country.

[maui_hawaii]

People are often too mesmerized by population statistics.

Yes.

Why aren't these same people all talking about it being India's century etc etc? In their minds there is something mystical and magical about China.