CHINA'S LIBERAL FOREIGN POLICY

China's Liberal Foreign Policy

China's Liberal Foreign Policy

Introduction

The opening of China to the world has been a process that has brought about changes profound economic and social system in this Asian country, which was seen by as a model for developing countries. Every so often we are surprised by positive news from China, a growing country safe passage and emerge as a great power in every way expected that its economic and military power is compared with countries world's leading mid-century. China recently startled the world sending its first astronaut into Earth orbit, a feat that ranks among the predict technology giants and makes significant achievements in many fields. Such is the respect and instil fear that this country now in the world that Bush has had to announce an ambitious space program to ensure that your country is not in disadvantage of manned (though by now can hardly funded), while their defensive plans aimed primarily to any threat coming from China. (Kim, 2007, 12-20)

Investment is accepted foreign, but is strongly controlled by the government. The current line of the Chinese Communist Party is focused on economic development. Political and ideological issues have long passed into the background. Communist Party there are other parties, but these have political significance and social practically nil. Corruption is one of the most notable of its ruling class. It is very common among officials and Communist Party leaders. China has a deep-rooted nationalist sentiment, and the pursuit of common good is above the welfare of the individual. (Ralph, 2004, 98)

In general, Chinese citizens are conforming to its political regime. Since the late 70's and especially after 1989, China began a process radical liberalization of its economy and has become a major player more enthusiastic about globalization. Since 1984, China has made great economic reforms, social and urban areas have resulted in a noticeable redistribution of wealth and the emergence of new power groups. Han great inequalities emerged, the stock declined coverage has widened the gap between rich and poor, increased unemployment, and an exodus has occurred large number of people from the countryside to the city. (Kim, 2007, 18)

Discussion

One of the main objectives is to solve this crisis of legitimacy, which was evident with social movement of 1989. After that, the neo-liberal discourse became one, eliminating the possibility of discussing other points of view. China's accession to the World Trade Organization marks the latest stage of this process. The defeat of the social movement of 1989 has shattered the social aspirations democratic many, the June 4th Tiananmen Square. The fundamental no students and intellectuals played a key role in this movement, but not were the only participants of this. The social movement had the support of vast sectors of society. As for its foreign policy since the end of the 70 authorities, have international relations subject to the policy of economic openness. As Western China depends on trade relations, has developed a diplomacy based on good relations with the United ...