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We Must Understand Before Criticizing China

Tony Blair, Former British Prime Minister | October 12, 2009

China's progress is undeniable but we must understand the unique problems that have faced the CCP over the last 60 years before criticizing the lack of political reform. ++ The need to shift 60% of the population from agriculture to industry still lurks behind the first world modernity of China's east coast cities. ++ “China's leaders [are] concerned about ensuring that this happens with minimum chaos and maximum stability as disorder is their enemy and ours.” ++ So, “spare a thought for how far they have come and then how we can help.”

 

 
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