I agree in part, but we are not certain yet how many will want to leave. The lure of Chinese culture is very powerful and most Chinese would rather live inside China than out. 老中寧願和自己人一起生活,不要跟外國人在一起。Also, the diaspora, while a source of money and knowledge, does not have a good track record of influencing internal politics. Where are the protesters of 天安門事件now? They are in the US with advanced degrees and comfortable lives.