Hey guys, should we open up a globalization thread? It seems like a budding discussion.
In regards to human rights, no doubt China is a "violator", as is Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran etc.etc.
I do think that the more "open" China becomes, theres a good chance it will become less prone to violating human rights (IMO). I haven't really constructed any solid argument on this but the basis would be premised on economic consideration, prestige/role as an emerging "leader", and internationalization/education - opening up. In short, as China becomes more and more integrated, it would be in China's own interest to "behave".
Or, on the other hand, China becomes "too" powerful and beligerent, do as it pleases.
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