Enlightenment is a breaking through of new ideas and is a huge step in the development of modern civilization.  It was a milestone for the continent of Europe in that it brought about the realization that people are born equal; ultimately ending the feudal hierarchy. It also established the roots of America’s constitution.

As we know, China has been a monarchy for thousands of years.  It is so hard for the people to change their old way of thinking.  It seems like the Chinese people are used to being suppressed and unconditionally obeying the orders of their superiors.  The Chinese mind is changing today.  People have started talking about freedom, and the pursuit of civil rights.  However, look at the lives we have now.  The government is still like an organized gang.  Being an officer is a lucrative position, and almost transparently corrupt.  People have no candid place to appeal their grievances. Grievances such as: breathing the worst air quality, and eating various toxic additive food.

I was born in 1992.  Thinking back to the late 18th century in France, about 200 years ago, almost the whole world has progressed in regards to human right t.s.  But not China.  While the rest of the world is enjoying real human rights, it is difficult and dangerous just to find an open place to speak one’s own political opinion.

I don’t know when or if the Chinese government will give its people their civil rights; the rights that allow their people to speak freely, or to elect their respective leaders, or to abolish the old hierarchy.  However, I do feel that as these injustices continue, the Chinese people may become increasingly aggravated and start a revolution, just like the French people who guillotined their king.

China is at stake, and we need an enlightenment.