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Why is China Building a Massive Army? Dr John Lee

TRIGGERnometry

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The Trade-Offs of Authoritarian Governance

This chapter explores the implications of authoritarian governance in China, focusing on human rights concerns and the efficiency it offers for modernization. It highlights how authoritarianism can be seen as a pathway for rapid development in poorer nations while acknowledging the significant ethical trade-offs involved.

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