China and Democracy
Professor Goldman said that while the phrase “democracy and China” is not a contradiction, this does not mean that China will become a democracy in the near future. She is the author of From Comrade to Citizen: The Struggle for Political Rights in China, published by Harvard University Press.
Professor Zhao agreed that since China began revamping its economy in the late 1970s, the pressure for political reform has been building. He is the author of Debating Political Reform in China: Rule of Law vs. Democratization, published by M.E. Sharpe.
Professor Goldman read the remarks of Richard Baum, a professor of political science
Moderated by Mr. Mohr, the panelists discussed the future of China and the likelihood of democracy taking hold there. They also talked about… read more
Moderated by Mr. Mohr, the panelists discussed the future of China and the likelihood of democracy taking hold there. They also talked about the current government in China, democracy efforts there, and the recent news stories about Internet censorship by the Chinese government. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions.
Professor Goldman said that while the phrase “democracy and China” is not a contradiction, this does not mean that China will become a democracy in the near future. She is the author of From Comrade to Citizen: The Struggle for Political Rights in China, published by Harvard University Press.
Professor Zhao agreed that since China began revamping its economy in the late 1970s, the pressure for political reform has been building. He is the author of Debating Political Reform in China: Rule of Law vs. Democratization, published by M.E. Sharpe.
Professor Goldman read the remarks of Richard Baum, a professor of political science close
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