The lack of democracy in China not only results in a poor human rights record but also disenfranchises the groups that would otherwise pressure ruling elites to provide the necessary social services.

• 中国缺乏民主不仅导致了糟糕的人权纪录，而且还剥夺了那些本来会向统治精英施压，要求提供必要社会服务的团体的权利。