Freedom House Ratings, Freedom in the World 2009
2009: Political Rights: 7, Civil Liberties: 6, Status: Not Free
Measures of Freedom
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World
2006: 6.29 (out of 10)
2006: 6.29 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2003 Annual Report
2001: 5.5 (out of 10)
2001: 5.5 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2004 Annual Report
2002: 5.7 (out of 10)
2002: 5.7 (out of 10)
Articles
China: From Brutal Oppressor to Terrorist Victim, by James Bovard, Freedom Daily, Dec 2003
Fear Not China, by Sheldon Richman, 8 Jun 2005
"Economically, the Chinese are freer than they used to be. Chinese entrepreneurs can raise capital, and foreigners can invest their money, to create productive enterprises. ... the U.S. government [is] the one engaging in deficit spending and selling Treasury bills to the Chinese. If none were sold, none could be bought."
"Economically, the Chinese are freer than they used to be. Chinese entrepreneurs can raise capital, and foreigners can invest their money, to create productive enterprises. ... the U.S. government [is] the one engaging in deficit spending and selling Treasury bills to the Chinese. If none were sold, none could be bought."
Searching for America's Next Enemy, by Doug Bandow, Mises.org Daily Article, 17 Jul 2006
"China today is more prosperous, accessible, and responsible than ever before. Although Beijing is not a close ally, it is not hostile either. ... The idea that Beijing's modest (after inflation) increases in military outlays are preparing it for a global or even regional war of conquest is simply silly."
"China today is more prosperous, accessible, and responsible than ever before. Although Beijing is not a close ally, it is not hostile either. ... The idea that Beijing's modest (after inflation) increases in military outlays are preparing it for a global or even regional war of conquest is simply silly."
Imperial Chinese Welfare State, by Abbé Huc, The Chinese Empire, 1855
Related Topics: Socialism
Recounts the socialist reforms of Wang Anshi in 11th century China, opposed by Sima Guang, and compares them to proposed socialist reforms in mid-19th century France
"The reformer, or chief of the Socialist party, was the famous Wang-ngan-ché, a man of remarkable talent, who kept all classes of the empire in excitement during the reign of several emperors. ... His power was almost unlimited beneath the emperor Chen-tsoung, who, charmed with the brilliant qualities of the reformer, gave him his entire confidence."
Related Topics: Socialism
Recounts the socialist reforms of Wang Anshi in 11th century China, opposed by Sima Guang, and compares them to proposed socialist reforms in mid-19th century France
"The reformer, or chief of the Socialist party, was the famous Wang-ngan-ché, a man of remarkable talent, who kept all classes of the empire in excitement during the reign of several emperors. ... His power was almost unlimited beneath the emperor Chen-tsoung, who, charmed with the brilliant qualities of the reformer, gave him his entire confidence."
The Iraq War Crash: Stock market takes a dive - along with the prospects for peace in the Middle East, by Justin Raimondo, 2 Mar 2007
Related Topics: Iraq War (2003), American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Inflation, War
"China is hugely dependent on Iran for its energy needs, or else the rapid industrialization and modernization envisioned by the Chinese elite will come to a sputtering halt. U.S. war moves against Iran threaten China's lifeblood. Stock markets, being very future-oriented, pick up on rumors of war very quickly and the Shanghai Stock Exchange acted accordingly."
Related Topics: Iraq War (2003), American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Inflation, War
"China is hugely dependent on Iran for its energy needs, or else the rapid industrialization and modernization envisioned by the Chinese elite will come to a sputtering halt. U.S. war moves against Iran threaten China's lifeblood. Stock markets, being very future-oriented, pick up on rumors of war very quickly and the Shanghai Stock Exchange acted accordingly."