In his latest essay (in both Chinese and English), Eric X. Li wrote, "Many developing countries have already come to learn that democracy doesn't solve all their problems. For them, China's example is important. Its recent success and the failures of the West offer a stark contrast." Of course, Li is not arguing that democratic systems are invalid. He merely argues that the … [Read more...] about 中共的生命力——后民主时代在中国开启 – “The Post-Democratic Future Begins in China” by Eric Li
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“In defence of how China picks its leaders” by Daniel Bell and Eric Li
Following is an Op-Ed jointly written by Daniel Bell and Eric Li which recently appeared in Financial Times. IN DEFENCE OF HOW CHINA PICKS ITS LEADERS By Daniel Bell and Eric Li The coverage in the western media of leadership changes at the Chinese Communist party’s 18th congress has been almost uniformly negative. Critics say corruption pervades the upper echelons of … [Read more...] about “In defence of how China picks its leaders” by Daniel Bell and Eric Li
Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
Is Apple one of the most innovative companies in the world? Most people would think so (so-so iPhone 5 specs notwithstanding). Google? Ditto. Baidu? Sure. Tencent? You know jack about Chinese companies if you don't think so. All these companies made the recently published Forbes' "The World's Most Innovative Companies." The authors of this study, Jeff Dyer and Hal … [Read more...] about Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
Aspen Ideas Festival Debate between Eric X Li and Minxin Pei on “China and Democracy” (Video)
Aspen Institute has just released the debate between Eric X Li and Minxin Pei, moderated by James Fallows. See my earlier reaction to JJ Gould's take (who was in the audience), when this video was still not yet available. Now that I have watched it, I think it is clear that Li trounced Minxin Pei. (JJ Gould clearly ignored many great points Li made; a reminder we should be … [Read more...] about Aspen Ideas Festival Debate between Eric X Li and Minxin Pei on “China and Democracy” (Video)
China modernizes, “Democracy” faith wavers
I am now anxious to watch the debate between Eric X Li and Minxin Pei at the recent Aspen Ideas Festival, where the topic was "China and Democracy." Once the video is available, I'll post. The debate was moderated by The Atlantics' James Fallows, who actually admits himself here biased. So, perhaps the debate was 1 vs 1 where Pei having gotten a partial referee on his side. … [Read more...] about China modernizes, “Democracy” faith wavers