权威主义的终结与中国政治的渐进发展

The End of Authoritarianism and the Progressive Development of Chinese Politics

1949年以来,中国政治经历了以权威主义为重要特征的发展阶段。在权威主义时代,领导人个人的意志和判断在很大程度上决定着党和国家的发展方向,政治发展跌宕起伏,具有极大的不稳定性。随着权威主义领导人的离去,中国逐步过渡到后权威主义时代。在后权威主义时代,领导人的政治基础和权力效应相对薄弱,决策的科学化、民主化成为主要趋势。政治的渐进发展将成为检验政治发展健康与否的重要标志。

After 1949,Chinese politics went through a stage that was characterized by authoritarianism.During the era of authoritarianism,the will and judgments of top leaders largely determined the direction of the Party and the state,and the development of Chinesepolitics was full of twists and turns.With the passing of authoritarian leaders,Chinese politics has gradually stepped into a post-authoritarian era.In this new era,the political foundation and power effectiveness of top leaders are relatively weak,and the scientification and democratization of decision-making has become a major trend.This progressive development will be the litmus test of the 'healthiness' of Chinese political development.