| 1 |  | A dictatorship is defined by the absence of checks and balances. Mainland China emphasizes democratic centralism, where decisions are made collectively before the final decision is made by the highest authority. Many ideas and strategies are formulated by professional advisors, and the checks and balances within the party are more effective than those of an opposition party. Xi Jinping is the mouthpiece, and he doesn't personally oversee every decision or know everything. Therefore, if problems are discovered afterward, it can only be attributed to leadership oversight and responsibility, allowing for accountability of the responsible personnel. Managing events affecting billions of people requires a supercomputer, so we can't be overly demanding. However, dictatorship and democracy represent the pursuit of a perfect management system—one that is efficient and avoids internal friction while providing a relaxed environment for free expression. The pros and cons are subjective; there's no absolute superiority. Just get used to it. 😂 | 2025-11-06 21:22:12 |