Quiz A tale of two political systems – Eric X. Li 1.- Where and when was Eric X. Li born? 2.- What was the meta-narrative that the Chinese bought? 3.- What was the meta-narrative that he encountered in the US? 4.- What did the Western elites try to sell? Were they successful with China? 5.- How does Mr. Li explain China’s unprecedented success? 6.- Why was mandatory retirement age limited after Mao’s administration? 7.- Why does he claim that political reforms have never stopped? 8.- What is the purpose of the Party’s Organization Department? 9.- Who can enter the three different paths? When are the winners promoted?10.- When are they enabled to become members of the high officialdom? 11.- How long does it take for a member to reach the Central Committee?12.- Why does Mr. Li think the Chinese government system outdoes the Western democratic system?13.- What social and economic problems does he mention?14.- How does China rank in corruption issues? Does he think corruption will be eliminated?15.- What undermines Western political system? Does China want to export its political system? 16.- What is over?17.- How does the Chinese government respond to the demands of the people?18.- What concept does he think is alien for Chinese culture?