China's grand strategy

Author: Liu Defu, Wang Qingping
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: At the beginning of the new millennium, two wise individuals engaged in a twelve-day dialogue on the development process of world history and China's future! From an agrarian society to an industrial society, from a rule-by-man society to a rule-of-law society, from a subject society to a citizen society, and from a monolithic society to a pluralistic society. This book, in the form of a dialogue, is rooted in reality and looks to the world, adhering to the worldview and methodology of Marxism. It examines China's achievements, problems, experiences, and lessons in politics, economy, culture, and society from multiple levels. It strives to find the path to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation within the context of world history and explores China's future through international comparisons and development trends. The book emphasizes that to achieve national rejuvenation, it is essential to firmly grasp economic construction as the central task, vigorously develop social productivity; advance political system reform and build a rule-of-law society; liberate the mind, foster a scientific spirit, and uphold humanistic values. The entire book revolves around four themes: "From an Agrarian Society to an Industrial Society," "From Rule-by-Man Society to Rule-of-Law Society," "From a Subject Society to a Citizen Society," and "From a Monolithic Society to a Pluralistic Society." It addresses how the rising Chinese nation should navigate the complex and challenging environments or obstacles on the path of reform, innovation, and development, how to maximize benefits while minimizing harm, and offers advice and candid insights. The book's clearly proposed concepts of the "Four Major Transformations" and the "Four Societies" represent a significant theoretical contribution.