<p>The aim of this essay is to investigate the situation for democracy in China. The study raises two main questions. They are as follows: Are there obstacles to a democratization process in China? and Are there openings when it comes to a gradual change for democratization in China?</p><p> </p><p>The theoretical framework consists of Robert A.Dahl´s Polyarchy theory, and in addition , five factors promoting democracy. Also the notion of an MDP-society (a modern, dynamic and pluralistic society) is looked upon. A qualitative case literature study has been the research method used.</p><p> </p><p>The results of the study show that the obstacles consist mostly of the strong rule by the communist party, the CPC. This might even increase with time. And if it should fall, there might be other powerful groups prepared to rule the country. But there are also openings to a more democratic China.  A growing level of education, a growing economy, the existence of village elections, a developing judicial system and a change among values among the Chinese people indicates this direction. Also the emergence of the use of Internet and cellphones add a democracy promoting aspect to the case.</p>

The aim of this essay is to investigate the situation for democracy in China. The study raises two main questions. They are as follows: Are there obstacles to a democratization process in China? and Are there openings when it comes to a gradual change for democratization in China?   The theoretical framework consists of Robert A.Dahl´s Polyarchy theory, and in addition , five factors promoting democracy. Also the notion of an MDP-society (a modern, dynamic and pluralistic society) is looked upon. A qualitative case literature study has been the research method used.   The results of the study show that the obstacles consist mostly of the strong rule by the communist party, the CPC. This might even increase with time. And if it should fall, there might be other powerful groups prepared to rule the country. But there are also openings to a more democratic China.  A growing level of education, a growing economy, the existence of village elections, a developing judicial system and a change among values among the Chinese people indicates this direction. Also the emergence of the use of Internet and cellphones add a democracy promoting aspect to the case.