Before her career switch to researching environmental politics, Prof. Judith Shapiro spent a whirlwind decade teaching, writing, and living in and about China as it awakened from the Mao era.
Those of us who in the early 80s wanted China to turn to democracy did not see the future, nor did we see the situation.
China’s leaders were afraid free elections would elect another Mao. Trump’s election in the U.S. has taught us proper fear of ignorant voters.
No one could have seen the historic accident which shaped China into a modern Confucian meritocracy.
China’s Constitution mandates the CCP rules China
The CCP recruits the top 10% of China’s population
Ancient Chinese rulers were expected to ward off famine and flood.
Modern Chinese rulers are expected to protect China from leaders who are cruel or who lack wisdom. China can thank MAGA voters for clarifying the role of the modern Chinese Communist Party.
A great read - thanks for sharing! I've immediately ordered those Liang / Shapiro books for further reading.
Those of us who in the early 80s wanted China to turn to democracy did not see the future, nor did we see the situation.
China’s leaders were afraid free elections would elect another Mao. Trump’s election in the U.S. has taught us proper fear of ignorant voters.
No one could have seen the historic accident which shaped China into a modern Confucian meritocracy.
China’s Constitution mandates the CCP rules China
The CCP recruits the top 10% of China’s population
Ancient Chinese rulers were expected to ward off famine and flood.
Modern Chinese rulers are expected to protect China from leaders who are cruel or who lack wisdom. China can thank MAGA voters for clarifying the role of the modern Chinese Communist Party.