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junofan • today at 3:21 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

Why would wealthy party members put up with that kind of redistribution? If most things are automated, why do they need those people?


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yogthos • today at 3:28 AM

People in the west often make the mistake of assuming that China is simply a mirror of their own system rather then spending the time to understand it on its own terms. CPC has around 99 million members, and it is predominantly made up of regular working class people. Also, it should be obvious that the party depends on social stability to remain in power. So, ensuring that people have their needs met is paramount for the system to continue to function. http://www.china.org.cn/china/2013-07/25/content_29525199_3....

mitthrowaway2 • today at 3:51 AM

Institutional memories of civil wars and uprisings?