China's political cage
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and his colleagues seem to have at times encouraged debate about the political reforms required to manage China's rapidly developing society and economy. However, history indicates that a higher degree of liberalization cannot co-exist with continued Communist Party rule. China's leaders face significant economic challenges, and these are the main reason why political reform seems necessary. Economic transformation requires a stronger political basis if it is to become firmly embedded.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Why the exercisers exercise China's party
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The Chinese authorities are concerned about the popularity of the Falun Gong sect, and they banned the sect on Jul 22 1999. Falun Gong is influenced by Taoism, Buddhism and martial arts, from which skills such as shadow boxing and breathing techniques have been drawn. Spiritual and physical fitness canbe enhanced, argues the sect's leader, Li Hingzhi. The sect is belived to have members in the Chinese armed forces and Communist Party. Religious movements have previously been important in Chinese politics.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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