Is that a democratisation of the political structure?
In China, the economic structure has been liberalised, and people are freer than before to live and work where they want, and even to worship how they want. But political reform has not taken place. There is no real free speech and no political rights. There is no current sign that this is going to change. The only pluralism in China takes place within the Communist Party, including the Politburo. But as outsiders, we cannot know the true nature of the internal debates. The most significant change in the Politburo and other senior posts in China is that they have become more meritocratic. Many posts are subject in effect to term limits, which ensure the rotation of officials, even at the very top. Despite its democratic system, many believe that true economic democracy has eluded India. Is India regressing towards a more authoritarian structure to help achieve education and health goals? I do not think India is regressing toward authoritarian structures at all. The tragedy of inadequat
