China worries a lot of people because of the force they are becoming, culturally, militarily politically. I think people associate 'democracy' with all sorts of things that are not directly derivative, but the general idea is reasonable.
China does not have even the pretence of many institutions that are considered essential by many westerners. Democracy is one. Rule of law is another one that is usually lumped together (incorrectly, in my opinion) with democracy. A certain form of system neutrality is an important new world institution.
Another institution or value doesn't seem to have the right word. Libertarianism would be close but it carries far to much excess baggage, mostly US-specific. Basically, the idea that states should limit their involvement in certain areas.
People are worried that China's ascent means that 'rule of law' (or at least, a certain interpretation of this) is optional in the 21st century.
China worries a lot of people because of the force they are becoming, culturally, militarily politically. I think people associate 'democracy' with all sorts of things that are not directly derivative, but the general idea is reasonable.
China does not have even the pretence of many institutions that are considered essential by many westerners. Democracy is one. Rule of law is another one that is usually lumped together (incorrectly, in my opinion) with democracy. A certain form of system neutrality is an important new world institution.
Another institution or value doesn't seem to have the right word. Libertarianism would be close but it carries far to much excess baggage, mostly US-specific. Basically, the idea that states should limit their involvement in certain areas.
People are worried that China's ascent means that 'rule of law' (or at least, a certain interpretation of this) is optional in the 21st century.