Showing posts with label dictatorship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dictatorship. Show all posts

Thursday, June 4, 2009

China and Tiananmen

On the 20th anniversary of Tiananmen Square, we should remember that despite the glossy glitter, tall buildings and strong economy, China is a dictatorship without a free press, permission to dissent or freedom of movement. Money and prosperity can hide the ugliness, but it does not go away. Just look at Russia.