主题：【原创】温家宝讲述的天下大势 -- 同人于野

gulu Ng from Canada writes: I agree that economic development must go before political reform. but 100 yrs is too far away.. how about make it 50?

Posted 27/02/07 at 3:16 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Law Reform from Toronto, Canada writes: Yes, the Chinese system isn't perfect, but it's not easy managing a country with 1.2 billion people. Just look how screwed up the Americans are with less than 30% the population of China.

Posted 27/02/07 at 3:32 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Vern McPherson from Toronto, Canada writes: 100 years ? That's about how long it will take me to go shopping at a Walmart.

Posted 27/02/07 at 3:51 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Andrew Burke from Canada writes: Law Reform: Perhaps India could mimic China when it comes to economic reform and China could mimic India when it comes to political reform?

Posted 27/02/07 at 4:15 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

X. T. from Waterloo ON, Canada writes: Andrew,

Then they both get screwed. :-D

Posted 27/02/07 at 5:21 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Brendan Caron from Vancouver, Canada writes: I take it that what he is saying is that for the next hundred years Communist China will live the hedonistic materialism way until they learn how to share.

Posted 27/02/07 at 5:56 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

James CHIPMAN from Canada writes: 100 years to global domination , now thats looking ahead . So any chinese person that is 30-40 years old , their great grandkids might see some form of democracy , MIGHT !!! Oh well , guess it cant be all that bad , at least they got a plan for the next 100 years , our government cant look past their next term in office.

Posted 27/02/07 at 6:46 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Vickky Angstrom from Calgary, Canada writes: The trouble is, it is easy for other world leaders to catch on to the idea that a country is an economy first and a society second. This is why trade needs to be linked to human rights and democracy.

The Chinese economy will destabilize if they do not find ways to become more democratic and take care of their most vulnerable citizens - especially protecting them from corruption. This leader just wrote a licence for all the corrupt officials in China to carry on abusing citizens. Let's hope that Harper doesn't decide that we should hold off on democracy for the sake of the economy as well.

Posted 27/02/07 at 7:41 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

john chuckman from Toronto, Canada writes: Well, this puts China on the same footing as the United States.

I can't see democracy taking any less time to arrive there.

Posted 27/02/07 at 7:46 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Edward Thomas from Kingston, Canada writes: Wen Jiabao, a geomechanical engineer by training, needs to read more history books. Emerging middle classes have never been patient about gaining political influence. Telling them they will not see any political power in their lifetimes isn't a very smart move.

Posted 27/02/07 at 8:17 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

thomas ip from Shenzhen, Canada writes: Who cares whether or not any country is a democracy or not as long as money talks. Isn't it what it is all about?

Posted 27/02/07 at 8:56 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Eric H from Canada writes: So this means Taiwan will be free for at least another 100 years.

Posted 27/02/07 at 8:57 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

Watson Jones from United States writes: No democracy in the US? Get real. It is in Canada where things are rammed down the throats of citizens. When is the last time there was a popular referendum, perhaps the most basic form of democracy, in Canada? (Though in fairness, I guess that would be Quebec separation). They happen all the time in US. My guess is that many of these commenters don't like popular referenda anyway, since they represent the will of the majority of people, but clearly they are democratic institutions and represent an additional check on the power of government. Many US states also vote for judges, so you don't get ones who care so much more about criminals than honest citizens. Again, you may not agree, but this is indeed democratic. Finally, though there are many more examples, US votes on all representatives--senators are not appointed. To suggest that the US is somehow less democratic than Canada is just plain silly.

Posted 27/02/07 at 9:04 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

robert marshall from Scarborough, Canada writes: All these who gain power are afraid to loose it

Posted 27/02/07 at 9:09 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment

thomas ip from Canada writes: No, Taiwan will not be free (at least economically) until it returns back to China.

Remember who said 'To be rich is Glorious'.