Sure, you can plan long term, assuming you're relatively principled and are looking out for the interests of your country. But that kind of situation is an ope

Sure, you can plan long term, assuming you're relatively principled and are looking out for the interests of your country. But that kind of situation is an open invitation for personal enrichment, too. China has had relatively good economic leadership recently, but when that changes the lack of "the next election" can be a serious problem.