Despite of all its enigma and revealingness, Israel Epstein＇s （1915-2005） life in communist China remains a vacuum in English-language scholarship on the history of the People＇s Republic of China. This paper inten...Despite of all its enigma and revealingness, Israel Epstein＇s （1915-2005） life in communist China remains a vacuum in English-language scholarship on the history of the People＇s Republic of China. This paper intends to fill this vacuum. It seeks to rediscover Epstein＇s communist experience, with particular focus on his fervent activism in and unapologetic defense of the Cultural Revolution. Through analyzing his experience, this paper exposes the essential allurement of Chinese communism encapsulated in the ideals of revolutionary regeneration and revolutionary virtues. Beyond Epstein＇s communist experience, this paper calls for a deeper and broader pondering on the analogy between communism and religion. Such an illuminating analogy should inspire more intellectual efforts than critical expositions of formalistic vainglory or personality cult.展开更多
Ch＇en Tu-hsiu （1879-1942）, co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party （CCP）, was one of the major intellectual figures who strongly advocated anti-Confucianism during the May Fourth Movement in 1919 on the basis t...Ch＇en Tu-hsiu （1879-1942）, co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party （CCP）, was one of the major intellectual figures who strongly advocated anti-Confucianism during the May Fourth Movement in 1919 on the basis that in order for China to survive in the modem world, it was necessary for China to reject the totally outdated tradition of Confucianism and adopt wholeheartedly Western methods and ideas, such as individualism and even Christianity. While the hard-line conservatives viewed that the way to reform China was in upholding Confucianism as unifying factor, Ch＇en viewed Confucianism as a formless philosophy that kept China back from the process of modernization.展开更多
South Africa's contemporary political relations with China shows a resemblance in political thinking and beliefs that forms the basis for solidarity and draws the two countries closer on ideological grounds.The li...South Africa's contemporary political relations with China shows a resemblance in political thinking and beliefs that forms the basis for solidarity and draws the two countries closer on ideological grounds.The literature points out that when states shares similar characteristics,certain hypotheses exists that can provide an analytical explanation of alignment formation.The ideological push by China aims to promote the political like-mindedness of the Chinese Communist Party(CCP)and African National Congress(ANC)and manifests in the launching of party training programs.Socialism with Chinese characteristics forms the core of the training programs,which is used to strengthen party structures,advance solidarity and maintain official party-to-party contact.Communication with an ANC party official provide a first-hand account of the beliefs of the current South African president and also what the stance of the South African Communist party(SACP)is.A major difference is that the ANC leader regards the Chinese way of governance as important,while the SACP focus on solidifying party structures.In light of this,the impact party training programs can have in testing the alignment hypotheses is examined in the paper.The findings reflect on the similar traits both parties share and the significance of the alignment to strengthen the political ideological relationship.展开更多
For any society to progress, there must be sensitive leadership that is willing to stir the affairs of the country toward the right direction, the provision of a good life, security, opportunity to exist peacefully, a...For any society to progress, there must be sensitive leadership that is willing to stir the affairs of the country toward the right direction, the provision of a good life, security, opportunity to exist peacefully, a functioning legal system, responsive government, economic prosperity are all fundamental elements for sta- bility, and progress in any society. With a strong leadership in China, it has grown to become the newest and emerging super economic power bloc of the twenty-first century. Government adoption of philosophies such as the Mandate of Heaven, putting the people first, rule by virtue and deep economic reforms has not only bolstered it＇s authority to rule but has fortified the ruling party position as the only legitimate ruler of the greatest populated country in the world. This article develops a perception that stability of any society can only be achieved when it is deeply rooted in the philosophical ideology of that society and pursuing the core interests of the people. This work sets out to explain and examine the nature of the Chinese Communist Party dynamics in ensuring political stability in China over the decades of its inception into the political stream of the nation state.展开更多
China has a long tradition of cadre education and training （CET） , which has developed to be a particular Chinese way of executive development highlighting rigorbus and systematic organization by the Chinese Communi...China has a long tradition of cadre education and training （CET） , which has developed to be a particular Chinese way of executive development highlighting rigorbus and systematic organization by the Chinese Communist Party （CCP） and a dual emphasis on political-ideological work and knowledge-capacity building. This paper offers an overview of the historical development of CET, and generalizes its managing system, training system, targeted cadres, training contents and institutionalization. The functions of CET are classified as formal including political （re-） engineering and capacity and knowledge building, and informal including collective identity and social connections. The Shanghai Municipal Committee Party School is further studied regarding its educational programs, especially the planned programs, contents of training, trainers, financing, and quality assurance. It is argued that in response to challenges in an era of globalization, CET has worked both to consolidate the political authority of the CCP and enhance governmental officials＇ awareness and knowledge of governing issues and their problem-solving capacities. As a result CET itself has been undergoing continuous adjustments.展开更多
文摘Despite of all its enigma and revealingness, Israel Epstein＇s （1915-2005） life in communist China remains a vacuum in English-language scholarship on the history of the People＇s Republic of China. This paper intends to fill this vacuum. It seeks to rediscover Epstein＇s communist experience, with particular focus on his fervent activism in and unapologetic defense of the Cultural Revolution. Through analyzing his experience, this paper exposes the essential allurement of Chinese communism encapsulated in the ideals of revolutionary regeneration and revolutionary virtues. Beyond Epstein＇s communist experience, this paper calls for a deeper and broader pondering on the analogy between communism and religion. Such an illuminating analogy should inspire more intellectual efforts than critical expositions of formalistic vainglory or personality cult.
文摘Ch＇en Tu-hsiu （1879-1942）, co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party （CCP）, was one of the major intellectual figures who strongly advocated anti-Confucianism during the May Fourth Movement in 1919 on the basis that in order for China to survive in the modem world, it was necessary for China to reject the totally outdated tradition of Confucianism and adopt wholeheartedly Western methods and ideas, such as individualism and even Christianity. While the hard-line conservatives viewed that the way to reform China was in upholding Confucianism as unifying factor, Ch＇en viewed Confucianism as a formless philosophy that kept China back from the process of modernization.
文摘South Africa's contemporary political relations with China shows a resemblance in political thinking and beliefs that forms the basis for solidarity and draws the two countries closer on ideological grounds.The literature points out that when states shares similar characteristics,certain hypotheses exists that can provide an analytical explanation of alignment formation.The ideological push by China aims to promote the political like-mindedness of the Chinese Communist Party(CCP)and African National Congress(ANC)and manifests in the launching of party training programs.Socialism with Chinese characteristics forms the core of the training programs,which is used to strengthen party structures,advance solidarity and maintain official party-to-party contact.Communication with an ANC party official provide a first-hand account of the beliefs of the current South African president and also what the stance of the South African Communist party(SACP)is.A major difference is that the ANC leader regards the Chinese way of governance as important,while the SACP focus on solidifying party structures.In light of this,the impact party training programs can have in testing the alignment hypotheses is examined in the paper.The findings reflect on the similar traits both parties share and the significance of the alignment to strengthen the political ideological relationship.
文摘For any society to progress, there must be sensitive leadership that is willing to stir the affairs of the country toward the right direction, the provision of a good life, security, opportunity to exist peacefully, a functioning legal system, responsive government, economic prosperity are all fundamental elements for sta- bility, and progress in any society. With a strong leadership in China, it has grown to become the newest and emerging super economic power bloc of the twenty-first century. Government adoption of philosophies such as the Mandate of Heaven, putting the people first, rule by virtue and deep economic reforms has not only bolstered it＇s authority to rule but has fortified the ruling party position as the only legitimate ruler of the greatest populated country in the world. This article develops a perception that stability of any society can only be achieved when it is deeply rooted in the philosophical ideology of that society and pursuing the core interests of the people. This work sets out to explain and examine the nature of the Chinese Communist Party dynamics in ensuring political stability in China over the decades of its inception into the political stream of the nation state.
文摘China has a long tradition of cadre education and training （CET） , which has developed to be a particular Chinese way of executive development highlighting rigorbus and systematic organization by the Chinese Communist Party （CCP） and a dual emphasis on political-ideological work and knowledge-capacity building. This paper offers an overview of the historical development of CET, and generalizes its managing system, training system, targeted cadres, training contents and institutionalization. The functions of CET are classified as formal including political （re-） engineering and capacity and knowledge building, and informal including collective identity and social connections. The Shanghai Municipal Committee Party School is further studied regarding its educational programs, especially the planned programs, contents of training, trainers, financing, and quality assurance. It is argued that in response to challenges in an era of globalization, CET has worked both to consolidate the political authority of the CCP and enhance governmental officials＇ awareness and knowledge of governing issues and their problem-solving capacities. As a result CET itself has been undergoing continuous adjustments.
