I think that's highly debatable; it's obvious human rights aren't a massive priority to China, and neither is transfer of wealth to those countries. Even if Ch

I think that's highly debatable; it's obvious human rights aren't a massive priority to China, and neither is transfer of wealth to those countries. Even if Chinese money does end up in a rush of trade and business, without strong political systems, its debatable whether wealth will make it into the hands of people who will subsequently push for human rights. Remember also that China is simultaneously creating a blueprint with its own country showing developing nations how to create economic transformations and a level of freedom and opportunity in society without political reform. It's quite likely that even if the push creates wealth and prosperity in a host nation that doesn't have strong democratic institutions, they might start adopting Chinese political norms and techniques. * as a side note, the western aid model has huge drawbacks too and carries similar if/but criticisms. I think it's just too simplistic for the Chinese side to say "well, everything will be fine once we create wealth!"