Want,,, China has contributed at least five "universal values" to the world through its rise to global power status and amid the decline of the United States, says Duowei News, a US-based Chinese news outlet.
At a recent conference on post-party governance staged by the US-based Berggruen Institute on Governance, Chinese political scientist and commentator Zheng Yongnian said Western democracies have been encountering major problems and obstacles in governance, regardless of in terms of internal or external policies.
Duowei said there have been few voices opposing the US model of liberal democracy since the end of the Cold War — until now. Amid China's ongoing reforms, many of the problems plaguing the American system have become magnified and Western countries that have prided themselves on America-driven values such as freedom and democracy are starting to waver, Duowei said. Related News
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The Duowei report refers to the writings of American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, whose 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man argued that the worldwide spread of liberal democracy and free market capitalism, with its associated lifestyle, signals the end point of humanity's socio-cultural evolution and has become the final form of human government.
However, in Fukuyama's 2014 book, Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy, Fukuyama took a step back in the face of the emergence of authoritarian state capitalist models such as China and Russia and the 21st century challenge from religious extremism, noting that the fact that a system was once stable and successful "does not mean that it will remain so in perpetuity."
Over the past few decades, American political development has gone into reverse, Fukuyama said, as its state has become weaker, less efficient and more corrupt due to three key characteristics. The first is that the legislature and judiciary have too much influence to the detriment of the executive. The second is that interest and lobby groups have grown too powerful, distorting the democratic process and eroding the effectiveness of government. The third is that views over the federal government's governance structure have become bipolar, which checks and balances effectively being reduced to a veto system.
It is clear now, Duowei said, that the American system is not the end point humanity's socio-cultural evolution or final form of human government, adding that new emerging democracies like Ukraine, Libya, Syria, Egypt and Iraq all appear to be moving in the wrong direction.
China, on the other hand, is starting to lean towards the view that the country's prosperity should be the main focal point of a nation's ideologies, a view that is in line with its rapid development since instituting its opening up policies and reforms, Duowei said. This does not mean that China denies the importance of "US values" such as freedom and democracy, Duowei added, noting that the two terms are in fact specifically mentioned in China's "core socialist values," which also comprise prosperity, civility, harmony, equality, justice, the rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity and friendship.
Through its rise to power over the last 30 years, Duowei said, China has contributed at least five "universal values" to the discussion of the future of humanity's sociocultural evolution.
The first of these is the maintenance of strong national power. In this sense, China's national power stems from the control of the Communist Party. The country's one-party rule provides security and the possibility of progress, Duowei said, adding that while this model is also prone to corruption it can more effectively manage the entire country, in particular stamping out "political struggles."
The second "value" is the establishment of practical independence. Over the last few decades, China has developed its own distinct style and is no longer dependent on other countries for its development. It has even developed its own ideologies through a system with "Chinese characteristics," Duowei said.
Thirdly, China has shown the importance of continuing to push reforms. It is an easy concept to understand but difficult to maintain, Duowei said. China has kept up its efforts in upgrading the nation's production capabilities, technological development and advancement of society, but more importantly, it has dealt with problems as they have arisen, Duowei added.
The fourth point is taking a step-by-step approach. China's reforms and opening up process is a gradual process, unlike the so-caled "color revolutions" that aim for radical change, Duowei said. Such a strategy ensures security and stability, which is significant as issues such as corruption and the wealth gap need time to correct, Duowei added.
Lastly, China teaches the importance of not being afraid to open up to the world, Duowei said, noting that the country's opening up process has been an important experience. As globalization grows, China has observed and learned from the rest of the world and made adjustments along its own path towards progress, Duowei said.
Poster Comment:
amid the decline of the United States
Which has occurred during the time US policy makers and administrators have been under the control of Israel-serving Jews. No one seems to have had the smarts to point out what Zhids did to Russia in their Soviet Union experiment.
new emerging democracies like Ukraine, Libya, Syria, Egypt and Iraq all appear to be moving in the wrong direction.
Again when under the control or due to influence by these "insane perverts."
establishment of practical independence.
Practical and political independence. Not beholden to Israeli Shylocks or those of any other country for the selection and election of its policy-making politicians.