Don't Judge a Country by Its Cover: Fair and Consistent Standards for Evaluating Rights and Democracy in China March 22, 2005

?China is increasingly influential globally, but continues to face obstacles at home. As China?s record economic growth continues, the country must still contend with a growing gap between rich and poor, devastating pollution and resource shortages. What strategies can China adopt to sustain its economy while meeting the needs of its people?? ? Ronald Tiersky, Foreign Policy Association