Singapore is often shown as proof that China's model will work. But look at it from the perspective of China. To be like Singapore they would need to have a m

Singapore is often shown as proof that China's model will work. But look at it from the perspective of China. To be like Singapore they would need to have a much more regular and neutral justice system and expose their politicians to much more democratic oversight (though still not to western levels). They would have to engage in a much more subtle and limited form of censorship. If they do become like Singapore, then what do they get? They get to be about as rich as western democracies.