“They wonder if the authoritarian order may have facilitated economic growth, ... They realize that political stability made it easier to carry out reforms and attract foreign investment.”
“The government [claimed] this was turning into massive civil unrest, ... In fact, that was not the case. There was some turmoil, but these were peaceful demonstrations.”
“For the first time, I hear more and more Chinese say in open forums that they understand China will [become] more open, ... They recognize that eventually tight control will no longer be viable, but they want an orderly process.”
