Democratic Contagion?

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In The Media

Democratic Contagion?

The political progress in Taiwan and Hong Kong is good news. Ever since Taiwan began its transition to democracy in the late 1980s, optimists have hoped that its opening would serve as a shining beacon for the mainland. But only democratization within China can transform the country.

By Minxin Pei

Published on Mar 22, 2004

Source: Newsweek International

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About the Author

Minxin Pei

Former Adjunct Senior Associate, Asia Program

Pei is Tom and Margot Pritzker ‘72 Professor of Government and the director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College.

Recent Work

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How China Can Avoid the Next Conflict
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Small Change
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Political Reform Democracy Trade Military East Asia China Taiwan

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