The Economic Times

China's eternal loop: Country's history is not a river of wisdom but a carousel of control

China's history is a brutal cycle of power, paranoia, and collapse, repeating across dynasties. Despite rebranding, the Communist Party continues a tradition of one-party rule, fear, and purges. While lifting millions from poverty is a notable achievement, the suffering of ordinary people remains a constant, with regimes changing names but the cycle of control enduring.