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What evidence do you have that Xi's reign has been bad for China's progress? China's progress has been quite impressive recently. An intelligent benevolent di
by aeternum 6y ago
What evidence do you have that Xi's reign has been bad for China's progress?
China's progress has been quite impressive recently. An intelligent benevolent dictator is probably the best form of government, the problem is that dictators rarely remain benevolent.
So far though, it looks like most of Xi's decisions have left China better off. Their infrastructure is now significantly better that the US. Investments abroad are positioning them well for the future, and they are even taking the lead in terms of carbon neutrality.
- chaostheory 6y agoIt’s just conjecture based on China’s history. Mainly, what happens when things decentralize vs being centralized? China’s growth has largely depended on decentralization. Now Xi is reversing course with centralization. As for China’s current success, Xi has only come to power in recent years. If we’re being honest, Zhou Enlai and Deng Xiaoping deserve more credit For China’a current state than Xi for building the foundation and engine of China’s growth. Xi is only inheriting it, and will likely run it to the ground with his policies.