“But it is a worry that there have been so many delays in the reform of China's state-owned enterprises. We all know that private companies are run more efficiently than state ones. These reforms are very much anticipated for the potential dynamism they could create.” KnowsHas BeensStatesRunningCompanyWorryChinaReformEnterpriseDelayDynamism Author:Zhang Xin
“I used to ask myself why American universities are financed through endowments. Now I know: During the early days of America, the state was poor and when citizens wanted to set something up, they needed to collect money themselves. Historically, this was different in Europe. There used to be a strong state, a monarch or a king. He provided money.” KnowsDifferentStatesWantedAmericaUsedAsksStrongPoorKingsNeededCitizensEuropeUniversityUsed To BeMonarchsEndowmentAmerican Universities Author:Zhang Xin
“I think our legal system needs to be developed. Cases of citizens who are detained and then have to wait much too long for a trial - that is scary, for everyone. When someone commits a crime he needs to be charged quickly. Why does this take so long in many cases? I don't know. Is it because our legal system is still rudimentary? China has promised to modernize its legal system. This has high priority.” ThinkingKnowsNeedsLongDoeStillsWaitingCasesCrimeCitizensScaryChinaPrioritiesTrialsCommitLegal System Author:Zhang Xin
“Chinese no longer crave so much for food and accommodation, but they do crave democracy. I stand by that. I don't know which model China will follow.” KnowsDemocracyModelsChinaChineseCraveAccommodations Author:Zhang Xin
