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This paper examines the problem with the current visa policy, which is the lack of a third type of temporary resident visa for international tourists. The six months single-entry visa and the longer period multiple-entry visa have become obstacles for international visitors to Canada from Detroit. The application fee is too expensive for tourists who wish to stay in the country for a short period of time. Thus, there is a need for a new type of tourist visa, which can be issued only in border cities such as Detroit (that allow a single-entry for just a one-week or ten-day visit). Due to its international airport and location adjacent to Canada, Detroit should be more attractive to international visitors. It is a gateway not only to regional tourist attractions, but also to attractions in Canada. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, international tourism to the U.S. is increasing steadily. Detroit can develop its tourism industry and further its revitalization plan by targeting the fastest growing tourism market such as China. Bringing more visitors means more investment in the city, new jobs, and diverse economic sources. This paper also provides the practices of a similar city and discusses cross-border security. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Chinese government and the Communist Party in China face myriad problems. Many of these are the result of rapid economic development..x000d.There are educated elites, as well as many ordinary citizens who view the party’s autocratic rule as corrupt and unjust. They want democracy for China..x000d.In recent years some idealistic intellectuals and activists have turned to the non-profit area to seek space for the development of a civil society. .x000d.NGOs are at least a small step in the direction of the establishment of a civil society that is able to function comparatively independently of the Communist Party. Accompanying the transition from planned to a market economy and the growing need for reforming the ways in which public services are produced and delivered. .x000d.Though some scholars have a pessimistic view of the ability of NGOs to reform politics in China, such a judgment is premature. Political change typically lags social change. Gradually, Chinese society is reshaping itself. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]