What Happened to Communism in China in the 1980s and 1990s This essay discusses what happened to communism in China in the 1980s and 1990s. It argues that the economic transformation during this period did not lead to political liberalization. Nonetheless, because of the connection between economic and political freedom, the transformation to capitalism will eventually lead to political democratization. 8 pgs. 8 f/c. 5b. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 3419 Communism China Transformation.doc Price: 71.60