sci.research.careers

On Sun, 2 Sep 2007, morrisjcroy@ wrote:

>>> The Chinese cultural revolution was a huge step backwards in almost
>>> every aspect.
>>
>> That was in the EARLY history of the reforms. Starting around mid 1980s
>> Most of the reforms were geared to growth, industrialiszation, trade, and
>> makein money. And, look at them run with it. It was maybe over the last
>> few months that they expanded private ownership, too. Like it or not, they
>> are going to be a force to be reckoned with. Actually, they already are.
>
> The present system in China these days, probably resembles places like
> Mexico (under the quasi-monopoly of the PRI party) or Franco's Spain
> after ww2.
>
> China has very little to do with Marxist style economics these days.

No argument there. but, the point I was trying to make was that there were
many reforms taking place, at regular intervals, and in attempts to make
improvements (including trade, industrialization, etc.).

> Though I suspect one reason why the "communist" title is still used
> today, is because the "communist party" doesn't want to give up or
> share power with anyone else. It's all about power, and very little
> to do with "textbook" ideology.

And, if the "kids" over there decide to foment unrest (aka the democracy
movement), and if this turns into a bandwagon, and it does not evolve
peacefully? Somehow people are going to have to resolve the "disconnect"
between the name and the function.

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