Why democracy does not work - Tom Doctoroff

Tom Doctoroff

One of our top-speakers at Chinabiz Speakers, Tom Doctoroff of JWT, explains in his column in Chinabiz why democracy will not work in China.

Therefore, the middle class, perhaps 10% of the total population, is not itching for democratic reform. Yes, they demand protection of financial interests. They rail against corruption, particularly at the provincial and municipal levels. They might even stage a protest or two. However, in Han eyes, any weakening of central command militates against stable economic advancement. Indeed, the majority of young, educated mainlanders endorse President Hu Jintao's technocratic savvy and support his government's authoritarianism.

The column was earlier published in the Shanghai Daily, but in a watered down edition.

More at Chinabiz.