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Rule of law, freedom key to getting viksit

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The broader point is capitalism and democracy have an intricate relationship that needs to be maintained. China may have had a surge in economic growth after Deng's economic reforms, but there are questions about whether it will be able to reach the levels of mass affluence of advanced economies. Countries where institutions serve their citizens, too, need to watch out for leaders attempting to weaken the rule of law to strengthen their hold on power.

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