Democracy isn't necessary for success, until it is. Xi's whole idea is that you have a highly efficient government that takes care of their people for the most

Democracy isn't necessary for success, until it is. Xi's whole idea is that you have a highly efficient government that takes care of their people for the most part. That's great, and I would agree it's better... until the unaccountable people in power become corrupt or inept. Then it's terrible.