I don't see how that could be answered in anything other than a short essay. Fuck, let your students write 5 sentences, at least.

I mean what course even is this? If it's some PoliSci thing, and this is a test related to modern Asian politics, or even just polisci 101, have your students write a couple of sentences on what they think democracy is, and what "requirements" exist for its development. Then they can reasonably argue why China is not a liberal democracy, based on their own understanding.

That seems like a way better academic exercise than choosing between "Reductive statement on career politicians (A), Incorrect statement on the developmental level of Chinese society - I hope you randomly know it's incorrect (B), Whatever lib copium this is (C), :mao-wtf: (D)