Guard the Bottom Line: The Basic Order of Life in a Transforming Society

Author: Sun Liping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: To rebuild the consensus and momentum for reform, it is necessary to conduct constructive reflection on the reform process, especially since the mid-1990s. However, this reflection should not take place in an overly ideological atmosphere but should be grounded in a constructive, responsible, and rational foundation. Rigid ideological opposition can hinder our accurate judgment of critical issues and narrow the space for choice. Meanwhile, safeguarding or even rebuilding the bottom line of social life is undoubtedly an inherent part of reform.