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Based on different economics. Even the more socialist leaning EU nations aren't dealing with straight up Communism. China's big problem right now is actually t
by moate 8y ago
Based on different economics. Even the more socialist leaning EU nations aren't dealing with straight up Communism.
China's big problem right now is actually that they brought so many people out of poverty that they're focused on controlling inflation.
Also, they have a state controlled media that reports only what the state wants. Helps smooth over the rough edges with praise of their great and successful system.
- chillacy 8y agoChina’s system is probably better characterized as “State Capitalism” than communism, since the workers don’t own the means of production.
- moate 8y agoWe could just go with "Russian Communism" as well and call it a day. Your point is valid, it's not proper Communism as Marx envisioned.
- chillacy 8y agoFor sure, Russian Communism after capitalist reforms of the 80s. There's definitely still a lot of top-down planning in China, but there also aren't people lining up for allocated food.