Do you consider The Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution a success? That’s only about 50 years ago.
When you’re trying to judge the performance of a system of government, some historical perspective is required.
China has been governed quite different since Mao died. I don’t think it quite fair to treat pre-Mao and post-Mao China the same way.
I agree that there has been a huge difference. That’s my point. The system has not demonstrated long term stability in it’s methods and results.
Do you consider The Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution a success? That’s only about 50 years ago.
When you’re trying to judge the performance of a system of government, some historical perspective is required.
China has been governed quite different since Mao died. I don’t think it quite fair to treat pre-Mao and post-Mao China the same way.
I agree that there has been a huge difference. That’s my point. The system has not demonstrated long term stability in it’s methods and results.