"In just a single generation, the party elite has been transformed from a mirthless band of Mao-suited, ideological thugs to a wealthy, be-suited and business-friendly ruling class. Along with them, they have transformed their country and are helping remake the world. Today's Party is all about joining the highways of globalization, which in turn translates into greater economic efficiencies, higher rates of return and greater political security ... The problem in writing about the Party, though, is that ... its functions are generally masked or dressed up in other guises." (Quoted from book)