Dr. James DeShaw Rae The Land of Contradictions Communist theory but capitalist praxis Modern infrastructure but traditional notions Rule-breakers but hierarchical authoritarian tendencies Collective culture.
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Dr. James DeShaw Rae
The Land of
Contradictions
Communist theory but capitalist praxis
Modern infrastructure but traditional notions
Rule-breakers but hierarchical authoritarian tendencies
Collective culture but individualistic society
‘Face’ and shame important but all are ‘in it to win it’
Inferiority complex with a great national arrogance
Managing Society:
Generations, Gender, & Gifts
Family: Gaikoufei, 4-2-1
Education: Gaokao, 2-1-1
Business: Guanxi, 8-8-8
Politics: Guojia, 80
China in the
World
Peaceful Rise and a Moderately Prosperous Society
Needs high economic growth to raise living standards
US production stay or go? Partner or competitor?
Needs more natural resources to fuel economy
Compete for access? Environmental catastrophe? Inflation?
Needs stronger military to defend its economic interests
New Cold War? Arms race? Strategic competition?