This wise thought rightfully applies to the policy framework of China which shows no evidence of human tyranny in most plausible & superficial manner, but exists in darkest dungeons known to all if not spoken aloud. There is no second thought to the adage that what is considered to be India's biggest strength is biggest threat to China, if not monetarily but yes in terms of long perspective envisioned growth, is respect for humanity, & that comes in form of DEMOCRACY. It would be foolish to state that democracy has been the stumbling factor for India; in fact there is no denying the fact that democracy is the most stable form of government that exists in the world today, even when it states the truth behind the saying, "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried." – By Winston Churchill.
One could very well ascertain the growth shown by China since past many years is gigantic in every sense, but that simply over-shadows the grim reality that exists below the belly. No wonder, China has not been given the status of MES (Market Economy Status) for such a long time owing to its dumping policies, resulting in ruining the growth of other countries. A foreign firm makes an investments in form of FDI, turnkey project etc. to reap the benefits/gains, but what is followed by China is sheer dismantling of the host country economy by its wrongly subservient personal interests. This results in loss of respect for individuals as human beings, no matter to which country they belong.
Olympics was un-deniably the most historic event of today's time (wonder if it is China's growth time or China's time to make a nose-dive) but with venomous smell of Tibet unrest, huge protectionism followed by government (Chinese) control, fake singing by an adorable girl for a not-so cute girl (Yang Peiy) at the opening inauguration of Beijing Olympics did spread all across the world. The training Chinese athletes undergo is so rigorous that even kids as young as 6 yrs old and with a presence all across the country end up without going to school, learn what they should be learning and lead life as human instead of sports machines. Even with promises that the government makes in reciprocation for national glory are kept in abeyance (again not known to the rest of the world).
If one goes by the news published some years back, it is known a fact that Chinese employ a large portion of dead people's skin to produce cosmetics for growing Chinese industry and most of these products help in getting rid of early wrinkles on face. This is one of the factors why there's a high number of electrocution done year on year in china on prisoners. One can wonder to what extent China can flood itself with weirdest of implementations to see it reach where it would have never even dreamt of reaching.
Chinese government is a single party socialist republic, and Indians certainly don't need to take a lesson from them. Yes, we may not be growing at the same rate as China is, but yes, we are growing at 2nd fastest rate in the world. And the figures just do not end here. Owing to the NSG exemption for India, one can certainly deduce the importance India has not just for US but for entire world. Indians do not end up doing business globally on a small scale, but we are on an investments spree gigantically in every nook & corner of the world with major accusations. On one hand, where we keep our promises to fight against corruption, poverty, pollution, hazards, at the same time, on other hand, we continuously strive to work hard and enrich the globe with everything it deserves. The Indian growth happens automatically. Looking at the figures, India's trade with China has grown in recent years, and China is now bound to become the 3rd largest trading partner for India after US. We are aiming to increase bilateral trade with China to nearly $ 30bn by 2010. All this isn't a coincidence, but the wisdom of India to have an exclusive 'inclusive' growth in all respects with all sanity in mind and soul. The leaps by China may be challenging, but not long lasting, they may be daring, but not bold when it comes to human development.
The Chinese media is in total grips of the government and follows an almost self inflicted ritual of composing/writing/publishing/
The Indian System, democratic in every sense, calls for a greater cause of brotherhood, respect for each other, and longevity of 3S - sustenance, survival and stability. We have had a glorious past, and a promising future, with the country proving to be the only pillar of success in today's time of oppression, depression, slump, and recession & many other ions one could think of. Natural calamities did hit us in form of tsunami, floods etc, the communal riots did break now & then, all these events do create a havoc for Indians, but not on the behest of being a democratic country. An individual with his/her precious say in government activities is not only patriotism reflection in today's modern sense ( as contrary to puppet control in Afghanistan, unrest in Zimbabwe, government control excessively in China, anarchy in Nepal till recent past, past militancy in Pakistan) but the magical mirror of blessed future in a darkness bound environment. Realizing the potential stored in over almost 90% of young India (below 63 years of age) when compared to China, India is certainly bound to grow at slower acceleration when compared to China, but reach to higher point then China in long run with better vision and consistent tenacity.
