In its economic development, China benefitted greatly from Taiwan.  For example, the Kaohsiung import/export processing zone was the model for Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and several other import/export processing zones along China's Eastern seaboard.  Now that there is a growing recognition that China needs democratization, it could benefit by borrowing from Taiwan's successful democratic development.  Similarly, if China is to be ruled by law it could borrow from Taiwan's legal development.

Sincerely,
William E.Sharp, Jr.
Author RANDOM VIEWS OF ASIA FROM THE MID-PACIFIC
Former TV Host, Asia in Review
Former Columnist,"Look East," Honolulu Star-Bulletin


Contact me at we.sharp@gmail.com