Note the Distinction: China vs. the Chinese Government

Before I start getting emails about this, I have to make clear: it's the Chinese government that's the problem. I admire Chinese civilization and in fact I would argue it's one of the greatest civilizations that our species has produced so far. China's continuing impact on history (and on modern America) is exactly why China policy needs to receive more attention from American conservatives.

One of the greatest promises of the next few centuries is that our descendants may inherit a world of freedom and prosperity that benefits from the fruits of thousands of years of Western and Eastern civilization. I say "may", because China's current stifling, dictatorial government darkens the future not only for its own people but for America and the rest of the world. American conservatives should be the most vocal critics of China, but we're mostly silent. Why? Is short-term profit really that much more important than long-term values?

IF IT'S BAD FOR THE CHINESE *GOVERNMENT*, IT'S GOOD FOR EVERYONE ELSE.