The government [claimed] this was turning into massive civil unrest, ... In fact, that was not the case. There was some turmoil, but these were peaceful demonstrations.

If they're helping defray his medical expenses, they're making sure he lives well past June,

For the first time, I hear more and more Chinese say in open forums that they understand China will [become] more open, ... They recognize that eventually tight control will no longer be viable, but they want an orderly process.

China was viewed as a pariah state -- it was catastrophic,

They wonder if the authoritarian order may have facilitated economic growth, ... They realize that political stability made it easier to carry out reforms and attract foreign investment.

Though we think bedtime is the last thing on anyone's mind while on a Royal Caribbean cruise, we do realize that sleeping well is essential to our guest's vacation experience.