NYT reported China issued its first white paper on democracy on Wednesday, but included no initiatives for political change and left little doubt of the Communist Party's determination to maintain its grip on power. The report, "Building of Political Democracy in China," emphasizes the importance of economic development and social stability in establishing a democracy. It says the continued rule of the Communist Party is "the most important and fundamental principle for developing socialist political democracy in China." ....
Say what???The white paper, issued by the government's State Council, or cabinet, alludes to China's problems without delving deeply into the specifics. "The democratic system is not yet perfect," the report conceded. Later, it added, "there is still a long way to go in China's building of political democracy."
Like perhaps the introduction of democracy?But, mostly, the tone is self-congratulatory. The report proclaimed that the country's current political system had allowed the Chinese people "to become masters of their own country and society,
But slaves to the Communist Party.and enjoy extensive democratic rights."
At least those approved by the Communist Party
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