Credit: The lifeline of modernity

Author: Xie Mingjia
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The book "Credit: The Lifeline of Modernization" is based on an in-depth review and summary of the historical development and theoretical exploration of human credit systems and conditions. Guided by historical materialism and Comrade Jiang Zemin's important thought of "The Three Represents," it combines an understanding of the essential characteristics of credit with the practice of building a social credit system in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Fully absorbing theoretical achievements from relevant disciplines such as philosophy, economics, political science, sociology, cultural studies, and law, the book tightly integrates theoretical analysis and empirical research. It boldly and deeply explores theoretical innovation and practical initiatives in social credit issues, preliminarily constructing a theoretical system and practical framework for a Chinese characteristic social credit system. It also showcases the bright prospects of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by taking credit construction as a new starting point. The book is divided into three parts. Part I "Credit: The Fundamental Measure of Modern Society" serves as the foundational theoretical section of the book, tracing the historical development of credit and exploring the basic theoretical issues of social credit systems. It discusses the era-specific characteristics of credit construction in the context of a market economy and globalization, as well as its significance, goals, and functions in China's modernization efforts. It also outlines the objectives, tasks, and approaches for building a new credit culture. The second part, "Life Project: Credit Construction in Shantou," is the practical summary and empirical research section of the book. It introduces and analyzes the historical and contemporary state of credit in Chaoshan, showcasing the extraordinary courage, decisive decisions, and pioneering practices of the Shantou Municipal Party Committee and Government in vigorously launching the "Rebuilding Credit, Reshaping Image" life project of the new century, in accordance with the calls and guidance of the higher Party and government authorities. The third part, "Insights and Prospects: Building a Chinese Characteristic Social Credit System," represents a theoretical advancement and system construction based on practical experience. It reviews Shantou's credit practices, highlighting the urgent need for governance while objectively demonstrating the achievements of such governance. It also conveys the bright prospects of China's credit practices, arguing for the basic framework of a Chinese characteristic credit system. This book is an pioneering research achievement in the field of Chinese characteristic social credit construction.