China's media have been conducting an unusually frank debate about the progress, or lack thereof, in democratic reform. But don't expect great leaps once the 17th party congress convenes. For now, China's leaders do not want to alienate any factions ahead of the congress, but after they consolidate their power the debate is likely to come to a jarring halt. - Kent Ewing (Jul 24, '07)
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