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See the bold texts. You apparently mistaken Lenin (not Linin) for what he was. The very reason of USSR's foundation was that the Bolshevik believed that Socialism can be established in one country without realizing world revolution. To have a socialist state, bureaucracy is a must. Lenin the the founder of the very first socialist state. What you subscribed on is the practice of Trotsky thought, not Lenin. Stalin was continuing what Lenin established, so is Mao to expand Lenin's idea in China. Without Stalin and Mao there won't be ANY socialism left on this planet, real or fake (as you may call).My friend, Socialism from Marx, Engels and Linin is internationalist and democratic. They recognize there is no chance for realization of socialism in one country, and must based on worker democracy to combat bureaucratism. This is very different from so-called socialism from Stalin and Mao, and their followers.
China's "socialism" is a hybrid of capitalism on the a weakened foundation of public owned economy. The bureaucracy privatized public properties to enrich themselves, but uses all kinds of excuse to justify such action, including the old crap of Confucianism. It was the same thing the USSR bureaucracy did, but in a slow motion (which gave China time to develop, but it won't last very long unless reversed).
This is a classic argument, but is not supported by fact. Some of most backward countries in the world had largest wealth gap. Another counter example is the USSR, it developed from an peasant country to a very advanced level of technology, without wealth gaps. Actually, China is similar, most leading edge technologies are created by state sector or under state support, such as in quantum computing, super computer, space and military...
It is not a just label, as long as it is true. The crap of Cultural Revolution is that there was no capitalist class at the time, but Mao used class struggle as excuse to rid of political oppositions. The crap today is that there is severe class divide, but no one dares talk about class struggle openly. But if you look at Chinese forums, you will find people hate the Jack Ma for so called 996 work schedule, as that's pure exploitation.
The state is never natural, as it always represents the interest of the dominating class. When Chinese capitalists have a dominating strength, like in other capitalist countries, they will control the state. Policies of Chinese government are already tilting to the capitalists now, for example, during Covid-19, capitalists got loans and other financial aid, but workers got nothing. Hell, even American workers got some crumples. That's why consumption recovery is still lagging in China.
Strictly speaking I'm not sure they need approval from anyone. In reality they probably are supported by the House majority and minority leaders, but there's no veto there that could be exercised. Certainly not since the legislation that was passed in the last couple of years supporting official visits to Taiwan.They are a bipartisan group of senators who are sitting in the Armed services, and Foreign relations committees.
They are definetely not visiting by just their own decision. They obviously have approval from other people.
I think the article said the ships are outside what the territorial water limit would be, so China is still obeying the letter of international law by not going within what would be sovereign waters.At this point the island are China's if it has an all time presence there. Next step is troops landing there and setting up a Chinese flag...
You mean, shoot down a US airplane carrying legislators?All i want is China to go beyond diplomatic protests. I read that China was ready to scramble jets when the UN Ambassador visit was planned. Why not do the same here and show that you mean business?
IMO is old man mentality about "having no problems"This is an example of why the Chinese education system desperately needs more funding to bring in a better class of teacher and also the people who run the schools.
It's not uncommon for teachers to have relationships with their students, though it's normally recognised as illegal. But a campaign of attacks over nearly 20 years and the school ignoring complaints shows something is wrong.
It may be an issue with authority figures in China not being used to being questioned or held to account, but I think it's also down to the wrong sort of people being attracted to teaching. If you're super-bright, why would you take the poor salary that teaching gives?
I don't advocate for drastic actions. However, there needs to be a response. For the last few decades, the Chinese elites think by deeply intertwined economically with the US would ensure mutual respect and maintain peace. For the last few years, this thinking has been proven wrong. Trump administration has shown us that the US would do anything to sabotage China ascendant even if it meant that the US would suffer. Biden administration chose to continue this path should shatter any illusion that the US and China relationship can be restored.I mean what options does China have except diplomatic protests? Do suggest. Taking a stand is a vague term. One has to be more specific.
What kind of mental gymnastic are you showing here? Do I need to remain you how the Catholic churches and boy scouts get away with rape and sexual harassment with intimidation and threats for decades.This is an example of why the Chinese education system desperately needs more funding to bring in a better class of teacher and also the people who run the schools.
It's not uncommon for teachers to have relationships with their students, though it's normally recognised as illegal. But a campaign of attacks over nearly 20 years and the school ignoring complaints shows something is wrong.
It may be an issue with authority figures in China not being used to being questioned or held to account, but I think it's also down to the wrong sort of people being attracted to teaching. If you're super-bright, why would you take the poor salary that teaching gives?
Good thing that Xi uprooted so many of them. Xi had a strategic vision which ultimately saved China from becoming a white-worshipping country (still exists in some things though)I don't advocate for drastic actions. However, there needs to be a response. For the last few decades, the Chinese elites think by deeply intertwined economically with the US would ensure mutual respect and maintain peace.
Yes this is why I am actually happy seeing Biden be so tough with China. Xi was still facing too much internal resistance on his policies regarding the US.Biden administration chose to continue this path should shatter any illusion that the US and China relationship can be restored.
Digital Yuan is the first step. Unfortunately China is still not committed enough on phasing out dollars though. Stable but slow development here.First, it is time to end the Dollar Supremacy. The US has weaponized its financial system and supremacy for far too long. China should actively move away from dollar in trades and reserves.
True. However if possible, China should keep up this facade for at least 5 years more. It still needs time after all..Second, no-interference policy is outdated.
AgreedThird, it is fear not love that China needs right now. Nuclear arsenal needs an urgent update and expansio
The more China can delay it the better for it. China can keep talking to the US untill year 2500 or more if needed. "Talk is cheap"Last, decoupling is happening no matter what. China should actively embrace decoupling instead of making further concessions to maintain the economic relationship between the two countries.
This is already happening if an important US official visits Taiwan. The issue is that China doesn't have many ways to respond to US actions. What you mentioned will only happen if something extremely serious happen between US-Taiwan.If flying planes that penetrate Taiwan air zone is not enough to deter Taiwan then flying fighters deep into Taiwan.
I don't advocate for drastic actions. However, there needs to be a response. For the last few decades, the Chinese elites think by deeply intertwined economically with the US would ensure mutual respect and maintain peace. For the last few years, this thinking has been proven wrong. Trump administration has shown us that the US would do anything to sabotage China ascendant even if it meant that the US would suffer. Biden administration chose to continue this path should shatter any illusion that the US and China relationship can be restored.
First, it is time to end the Dollar Supremacy. The US has weaponized its financial system and supremacy for far too long. China should actively move away from dollar in trades and reserves. Second, no-interference policy is outdated. China needs to put the US in the defensive by exposing its flaws and tension. Third, it is fear not love that China needs right now. Nuclear arsenal needs an urgent update and expansion. Last, decoupling is happening no matter what. China should actively embrace decoupling instead of making further concessions to maintain the economic relationship between the two countries.
I would recommend even bolder military actions against Taiwan. If flying planes that penetrate Taiwan air zone is not enough to deter Taiwan then flying fighters deep into Taiwan. The frequency and intensity of military exercises would drastically increase.
At the high level both US and China knows its a race against time to see whom side can pull the rug out from underneath the other side first... decoupling will be one of the inevitable outcomes of that regardless of whom comes out on top in the final analysis...I don't advocate for drastic actions. However, there needs to be a response. For the last few decades, the Chinese elites think by deeply intertwined economically with the US would ensure mutual respect and maintain peace. For the last few years, this thinking has been proven wrong. Trump administration has shown us that the US would do anything to sabotage China ascendant even if it meant that the US would suffer. Biden administration chose to continue this path should shatter any illusion that the US and China relationship can be restored.
First, it is time to end the Dollar Supremacy. The US has weaponized its financial system and supremacy for far too long. China should actively move away from dollar in trades and reserves. Second, no-interference policy is outdated. China needs to put the US in the defensive by exposing its flaws and tension. Third, it is fear not love that China needs right now. Nuclear arsenal needs an urgent update and expansion. Last, decoupling is happening no matter what. China should actively embrace decoupling instead of making further concessions to maintain the economic relationship between the two countries.
I would recommend even bolder military actions against Taiwan. If flying planes that penetrate Taiwan air zone is not enough to deter Taiwan then flying fighters deep into Taiwan. The frequency and intensity of military exercises should also drastically increase.