| What kind of government is the P.R.C.??? | |
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| Mar 12, 2007 19:40 |  |
 | I have been living in China for more than one year. Partof my income goes to this government. While I see men and women in army uniforms all the time, I have to pose the question..... Is China truly a Communist country? If so, why are people living here at such unequal standards? And, finally, With so many "Special Economic Zones" is China really a 'safe' place to commit to living in for the long term? |
| Mar 12, 2007 19:45 | #1 |
| If u live in China for a long time, at least ten years, u will know what kind of government the P.R.C is !! |
| Mar 12, 2007 20:00 | #2 |
| Hi WINDENERGY, Actually China now is a Socialist country, and we are aiming at a Communist country. |
| Mar 12, 2007 21:16 | #3 |
| Well, the market economy looks very capitalist, the government is "authoritarian" by western standards, but opening up and lightening up, the country is supposed to be socialist but so far lacks most of the infrastructure common to the social democracies of Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but the trend is toward that kind of social democracy, and then, in theory at least (one cannot predict the future) socialism and then communism. Only westerners would describe China as communist, and that comes from a lack of understanding of what the word means. Chinese will say socialist, of course, and that is the theory and what the government is trying to build right now. The reality on the ground is, of course, more complex, as it always is in any country. Is China safe? Well, sure, why not? As for long term safety? Who can tell. I don't foresee any major problems. The government is working to solve China's current contradictions, and one could argue that it's making progress. I certainly think so, and I have no trouble saying I'm here for the long haul. But why do you seem to connect the SEZs with 'safety'? And are you really seeing people in Army uniforms all the time, or are you seeing people belonging to the People's Armed Police or even the Fire Brigade whose uniforms are similar to the army's? My advice is relax, inform yourself, look around, decide for yourself: are you comfortable here? How long could you stay? Another year? Longer? |
| Mar 13, 2007 01:06 | #4 |
| Yes, Chris, you are right. The uniform of army and Armed Police are quite same. I was also often confused. |
| Mar 13, 2007 20:36 | #5 |
| yes, we are socialist country,our goal is to be a communist country, but we are at the beginning of socialism,we are developing,we keep on developing , so WINDENERGY! if you live in China for a long time more,you will discover the change ! |
| Mar 16, 2007 15:48 | #6 |
| I would suggest that China is neither communist nor socialist. There are more services for the poor and needy in most western countries (excluding the USA, probably). I include in that Australia where our soon to be ex-prime minister heads an extremely right wing government but we still have many of these sevices even after his cutbacks. As for business, it seems to me that Chinese businesses can treat their staff however they like. There are many many more regulations on business practice in all developed countries. Then there are policies which blatantly favour the rich - in one I am familiar with no new motorcycles are permitted but there is no restriction on cars. I believe bicycles are also being banned from some city centres, but not cars. Is this socialism. I do understand the history that leads us to this position, but in the meantime what Serena says are simply the words of The Party - it seeks a socialist society as a stepping stone to a communist society. But at the moment it is a long way off being socialist and even heading in the opposite direction from communism. As for the harmonious society... well that makes a good topic for young people to debate. I am not saying that what the government is doing is wrong.... I am saying it is wrong to describe it as socialism or communism. |
| Mar 16, 2007 15:51 | #7 |
| I meant, harmonious society is for young people to debate in their school or uni (ie it's all talk. Remember what KM said 'Philosophers only interpret the world, the point is to change it'. (ie we need action not words) |
| Mar 20, 2007 01:29 | #8 |
| Whatever it is, a government really for the people, the common people is a must. I only pray the peace and harmony. |
| Mar 20, 2007 14:07 | #9 |
| Ellen: I hope that is what you get, indeed what the world gets. |
| Mar 26, 2007 17:14 | #10 |
| "I have been living in China for more than one year. Partof my income goes to this government. While I see men and women in army uniforms all the time, I have to pose the question....." Well, the women in army are not a miracle in US as well. Why it is strange a woman to be a soldier? Some women are stronger, braver and smarter than some of the men. "Is China truly a Communist country? If so, why are people living here at such unequal standards?" Because the first step of the Communism is the Socialism. And the Socialism is stiil not done in China. "And, finally, With so many "Special Economic Zones" is China really a 'safe' place to commit to living in for the long term?" No skinheads, no organized gangs, no weapons. Why "safe"? It is safe. |
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