They shouldn’t be allowed? They are already a power and are getting more powerful all the time. There isn’t a damned thing we can do about that. Personally, I’m pretty happy about some of the changes China has undergone in the the last several years. They are becoming more of a capitalist society. Their markets are opening up more. They’re allowing their people more and more freedom, becoming a little more democratic. They still have a long way to go, but these are positive steps in the right direction.
I think Kissinger is making some sense. You are free to disagree.
They’re allowing their people more and more freedom, becoming a little more democratic.
I will respectfully disagree with you. They are still beating people to death for their religeous beliefs, there are no real property rights, and they limit internet access. The ruling class has no intention of giving up power and they are willing to do anything to keep it. Maybe a miracle could occur and we could have a different discussion ten years from now, but there needs to be meaningful change before we can safely consider them to be anything but sworn enemies.