What Happened to Communism in China in the 1980s and 1990s
This essay discusses what happened to communism in China in the 1980s and 1990s. It argues that the economic transformation during this period did not lead to political liberalization. Nonetheless, because of the connection between economic and political freedom, the transformation to capitalism will eventually lead to political democratization. 8 pgs. 8 f/c. 5b.