China and Democracy, In the same sentence?

A Chinese official said the country hoped to improve ties with the United States during President Bush’s three-day visit, beginning on Saturday, which may set the tone for relations between the two powers for years to come.

“Chinese people enjoy all forms of democracy and freedom under law, including freedom of religion and belief,” a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry, Liu Jianchao, said.

Yeah as long as it conforms to the idea of religion that has been outlined by the Government. For some reason I'm not buying this Chinese Democracy bit.