Celebrations Among China’s Elites, Hangover Among Democrats



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The Chinese traditionally only celebrate the end of the year in February. The year of the Ox begins on February 12, the zodiac sign in the Chinese horoscope represents determination, diligence and determination. Which keywords from resource marketers would be best suited? After a historically short phase of weakness, famine and poverty, the old high culture is on its way to becoming the strongest economy in the world.

In just seven years, according to the forecast of the British research institute Center for Economics and Business Research, China will replace the United States as the largest economy. With far-reaching consequences for the network of relationships around the world. The triumph of the dictatorship over democracy is particularly bitter. China has long been valued as a cheap workbench and potentially huge sales market; in return, Europeans accepted disregard for human rights. The idea that democracy would move with prosperity was a pipe dream. The greater the gap between rich and poor in the country, the more leadership tightens the screws.

Meanwhile, Beijing strategists have managed to acquire the technical knowledge of investors. Today it is not only China’s lunar missions that amaze, but also the long-term power networks. Its core is the widely branched “New Silk Road”. And in the technology sector, the country points to world leadership with the “China 2025” strategy. China is also arming itself as a military power.

In view of the new balance of power, who is defending Hong Kong? Who for Taiwan to get on the sidewalk? Who for Tibet? Who for the Uighur minority? For political prisoners? Who for freedom of the press and freedom of expression? China’s elites have every reason to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and the world’s democracies are hungover.

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