Into the Early 2000s, the Chinese Government Touted Itself as a "Harmonious

Into the early 2000s, the Chinese government touted itself as a "harmonious society", _____.

A) And universal respect for it has rendered it capable of surviving a sustained economic downturn.
B) Since urban real estate and rental apartments are increasingly affordable.
C) But it does not tolerate "disruptive elements" advocating independence for ethnic and religious minorities.
D) Because it follows the path laid out by Mao in his "little red book" so closely.