There are 3 main Pillars of society that props up a country and govt, regardless democracy or dictatorship. They are:-
1. Maturing Educated Students in colleges.
2. Workers including retirees subsisting on savings.
3. The Military.
When ALL 3 pillars collapse, so too will the country and its govt.
Zhongguo dynasty of today, or known in English term as China, will not collapse, at least not yet....
A) 1989 TianAnMen student uprising and subsequent massacre by the CCP govt.
It failed because it was mainly just idealistic college students that led the uprising. The second pillar did not react or support as back then, Zhongguo dynasty seemed like an economic boom, with jobs galore as many naive investor rushed in creating jobs and opportunities.
B) Year 2025 uprisings.
This time, the first and second pillars are involved, due to jobs, opportunities and economic troubles. It will not succeed in toppling anyone, because the third and central pillar is not involved, as they are paid, with cash, privileges and perks. To join in uprisings would be to lose such privileges and will starve like the rest of the Zhong dynasty citizens.
As long as the military are paid well, they will point their guns at their own citizens and even at each other to instill loyalty.
....However, should they lose their salaries, more so in this economic hard times, there is no telling which way their rifles will eventually point to........