The USA 's "democratic" model is not the model that China would ever have any interest in adopting.  For one thing it is perceived as a failure by the eastern  rulers and even by many other western countries. Chinese culture is so imbedded they may see allowing western ideas to infiltrate their country as a way to chaos,  not growth.  These rulers value discipline,  obedience and growth. If  western leaders really want cooperation with China then they should stop their expansion, sanctions and military and monetary control over the other nations the west is supposedly helping.   Russia may be the bridge country that China may allow into their realm.  Too bad Russia is being scapegoated and sanctioned as well.  They probably could help.  If we want a safe, cooperative world the USA and NATO, the the IMF have to  back off, clean up its own backyard and show by actions and dialogue that they will not over- step.  Why would China want to change its ways when they feel it works better than the western ways that they do not trust or respect?  You can't expect truth when punishment is the go to, ask any kid. Trump and other western countries were condemning and threatening instead of offering help.  China was wrong, but what made them so fearful that to be transparent was a perceived worse option than asking for help and telling the truth?,(reply>), Tenacity and proximity to the egg's soft spot wins the race.,(reply>), What's the use of freedom of speech when there is no accountability by government?  Great we can talk about it but nothing else is allowed and no changes happen. This guest is an idiot, naïve or a shill.,(reply>), This guest is part of the problem.  He only sees through western eyes.