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It's a decent read but first of all, the US is no longer in position to criticize others of human rights.
Also, from what ive seen, China is not very interested in becoming the world leader. There are many factors in here, 1.) they know they are not ready yet, they have too many problems of their own both social and economical, so they will never tell others what to do unlike the US. 2.) Chinese policy has always been rather closed. Besides Genghis Khan who's arguably more Mongal than Chinese, they are more interested in trade than war or invasion. 3.) Again they are still some ways behind in terms of technology, living standards, and modernization.
The points i'm impressed with are his explanations on the barriers to democracy. I've always said that China and her billion population are not yet ready for democracy and freedom, but it is a general objective and will eventually be achieved, albeit slowly. All you have to do is compare modern day China to 20 years ago, and you will see a great difference. The govrenment can restrain and hold back, but it cannot stop the ever growing demands of its people as they become smarter and are more exposed to the modernization of the rest of the world.
I still think the article ends on a slight hypocrisy, with US being the beacon for freedom? I'm not sure if this is to get on the good side of the American readers, or it's a subtle reminder to the US gov't to try and set an example. If that's the case then it's a good idea but i'm afraid it might just fall on deaf ears, as Americans by default already feel they are the most free and democratic.
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