Prosperity Not Enough to Make China a Democracy
Eckart von Klaeden (in German), Die Zeit | July 30, 2008
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder stated in his article on China that the economic wealth will advance the democratic transformation of the country ++ But it is not that simple: the Communist party uses the economic success to justify its rule. ++ Therefore, it is necessary to coordinate German policy towards China with that of other Western powers. ++ Schröder in his article neglects the enormous importance of bilateral relations between the US and China, just as he did during his time as German chancellor.
