Although I agree with your arguments as the cause China stagnated in 20th century, I think that what socialdemocrat referrs to is China under the last period of

Although I agree with your arguments as the cause China stagnated in 20th century, I think that what socialdemocrat referrs to is China under the last period of Qing dinasty (e.g. Yizhu, Zaichun, Zaitian, and other emperors).