The New Republic shows how an economic downturn in China similar to that in the United States could bring large-scale protest. Very effective in explaining the social and economic circumstances that would allow for such unrest.

A great read about the impact economic instability could have on the Chinese government.

a good overview and analytic speculation , based upon protests in china as economic stability falters. implies that if protest increases, it may bring about change in china's gov't policies. not mentioned is another major , possibly mitigating factor: the demand of so much of the population,, based upon their history ,for stability, which the gov't has so far provided well.

An excellent overview of a topic that few people are familiar with. Takes the reader from a position of zero knowledge and builds skillfully so that anyone completing the article will understand how the current global financial crisis is likely to affect China.

The Chinese government is in danger of losing the Mandate of Heaven, as has happened at other points in Chinese history. Good descriptions. Perhaps not enough to convince those without background knowledge about China and its history.

I thought this was a fascinating article that I strongly recommend. I's filled with facts and great insight.

A clear look at the Chinese government.