Someday, the realm of liberty and justice will encompass the planet. Freedom is not just the birthright of the few, it is the God-given right of all His children, in every country. It won't come by conquest. It will come, because freedom is right and freedom works. It will come, because cooperation and good will among free people will carry the day.
The government of India regulates nearly everything, so there's very little progress; whereas in Hong Kong the government keeps its hands off. . . and the standard of living has multiplied.