"China Unbound" by Joanna Chiu

"China Unbound" hits close to home because, as a Canadian with a moderate number of Chinese friends, it gives me a new perspective on how Canadian politics ignores many Chinese issues. Even though we have many immigrants familiar with how China works, our politicians seem to be highly ignorant about how China operates. Canada is too hopeful that democracy will prevail in a semi-open market. However, the reality is more akin to the USSR than a capitalistic society.

I recommend reading "China Unbound" to anyone who still hopes that China might be benevolent instead of a dictator-driven country. However, one must separate the Chinese government from the Chinese people, as otherwise, we give rise to xenophobia. I have similar thoughts about separating the Russian government from its people.

Overall, "China Unbound" gathers a comprehensive report on human rights and politics in China that all politicians responsible for foreign affairs should read. Even though I firmly believe China is a giant with clay legs, no one knows how long the legs will hold the body. After all, the USSR hadn't been collapsing for a long time, even after the situation was dire for the country.

I sincerely hope that people in the world start learning from the mistakes of the past and see communism for what it is: a country that is always ruled by a few people who exploit the populace. Nothing more, nothing less.