[1/2] Chinese view of the world (China's World View) (Category Economics)
I read this book with great interest by David Li Daokui, a leading Chinese economist. He was born in 1963 He received a PhD in Economics from Harvard, and 2006 He is Professor of Economics at Tsinghua University. Li served as Dean of the Tsinghua-based Schwarzman Program and served on the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China. (central bank). In addition to academic work, he has repeatedly advised the top leadership of China on economic issues and worked in international organizations.
The main idea of this book is that the rise of China does not threaten the world, but, on the contrary, brings global benefits and can coexist peacefully with the West, provided that mutual understanding and rejection of myths about the “Chinese threat”. Interestingly, this book is somewhat similar to Vladimir Popov’s book The Chinese Model. Why China lagged behind the West and is now overtaking it toldBut if Vladimir is describing China from Russia's point of view, David is showing us an inside view. If we talk about the main points of the book, they are
1China’s rise benefits the world, not danger Li argues that China’s rise promises global benefits, not threats Thanks to China, the production of consumer goods has become cheaper A significant portion of China’s income goes back to the West. China fights climate change, accelerates scientific research, and even created “healthy competition” for the US In other words, China’s economic growth is making the world economy more efficient and driving progress on global challenges.
2China does not export ideology and the Chinese model The author emphasizes that China does not seek and is not able to impose its ideology on other countries. Even if we talk about the Chinese model, it cannot be copied abroad because of the unique historical and cultural context of China. Instead of a global expansion of ideas, Beijing is focused on domestic tasks and seeks only respect from the international community.
3The inevitability of a conflict between the US and China is denied (Thucydides' trap won't work) Li Daokui argues with the popular theory of the “Thucydides trap”, according to which a rising power (China) inevitably at war with the dominant (USA). He points out that this historical scheme is based on the experience of intra-civilizational struggle in the West, while China belongs to a different civilization. History of China, with rare exceptions (Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, Manchu Qing)He did not wage expansionist wars of conquest. Confucian political doctrine calls for avoiding conflict with neighbors and, if war breaks out, winning and then retreating, seeking to win the hearts of the defeated instead of occupation.
4️⃣ China is not a “revisionist” power and is not building anti-Western blocs. Li denies accusations that Beijing wants to upend the existing world order. On the contrary, China is one of the main beneficiaries of the current international system and has no interest in breaking the rules from which it benefits. According to the author, today rather the United States and its allies are trying to revise the foundations of the world, while China is satisfied with its place.
5️⃣ Features of the Chinese approach to management The author highlights the following policy features that have developed historically
- "The principle of comprehensive government responsibilityConfucian tradition, according to which the government is perceived as a caring father of the people and is responsible for the welfare of citizens.
- Strict internal discipline This allows the CCP to remain a flexible and pragmatic organization focused on results rather than dogmas.
- Diplomacy based on mutual respect. China does not seek material gain, but to be treated with due respect in the international arena. This desire to restore China’s historical status permeates Beijing’s foreign policy philosophy.
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