On Oct 13, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Jim Devine wrote:
In my experience, if this "reform" wasn't won because of pressure from below, it isn't as good as it looks. If it was simply granted because of the benevolence of those on top, it can just as eaily be revoked.
But the Chinese ruling elite is nervous about pressure from below as a result of increased polarization and uncertainty among the broad population. What do you expect though? It's not like ordinary Chinese have a lot of power to organize unions or pressure groups. Doug
