I said potential for in that specific part of the process, and corruption is a thing, was there a need to put an emphasis on that?

If you look at how the system structured, it’s clear that such potential is not there. People in positions of power have clearly defined responsibilities. There are checks and balances, and ability for recall. If anything, I’d argue there’s less potential for a dictatorship than in western democracies here.

Your links, which I most definitely read, all the way back when this stuff was posted like a year ago, literally say, that to start your climb in the political institutions you need a college degree. That’s interesting, but so much for accessible for anyone. And to climb, you will also need approval from the higher ups. You don’t see potential for corruption there?

This is only a problem when education isn’t available to everyone. When education is free then it’s accessible to everyone who has the capability to study.

I never even claimed the Chinese system is a horrible system, why are you getting so worked up? You’re the one that keeps insisting it’s obviously superior.

I’m not sure why you’re claiming I’m getting worked up about anything. I’m simply pointing out that you’re mischaracterizing the way the system works, and making superficial comparisons with western systems.

That’s why we have stuff like this?

Carbon tax has not resulted in any meaningful action however. It’s really more of a performative measure that creates illusion of action. If the tax worked then Europe would’ve been transitioning off fossils a long time ago and wouldn’t find itself in the situation it’s currently in.

Now contrast that with China where there is a comprehensive plan for moving off fossils that’s being implemented at scale right now. China is now leading the world in both renewables and nuclear power by a wide margin as a result.

And thanks for your psychoanalysis there, but the only one who appears to be getting emotional here is you. I’ve stated my position and backed it up with sources. You haven’t provided any counter argument that I can see here. So, yeah don’t really see the point of continuing this either.