Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism
China’s foreign policies are shaped by two distinct political cultures: the authoritarian culture of communist ideology and the cultural moralism based on Confucianism. While these values are interwoven in China’s strategic culture, their manifestation varies among different schools of thought. Unde...
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| author | Lee, Jonghyuk |
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| description | China’s foreign policies are shaped by two distinct political cultures: the authoritarian culture of communist ideology and the cultural moralism based on Confucianism. While these values are interwoven in China’s strategic culture, their manifestation varies among different schools of thought. Understanding these differences provides fresh insights into ongoing discussions on China’s ability to serve as a responsible global superpower. Although Western and Chinese perspectives on China’s strategic culture differ significantly, it is essential to consider nuanced views that differentiate between various leaders in China. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1687572023-06-25T15:40:52Z Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism Lee, Jonghyuk S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social sciences::Political science Country and Region Studies International Politics and Security China’s foreign policies are shaped by two distinct political cultures: the authoritarian culture of communist ideology and the cultural moralism based on Confucianism. While these values are interwoven in China’s strategic culture, their manifestation varies among different schools of thought. Understanding these differences provides fresh insights into ongoing discussions on China’s ability to serve as a responsible global superpower. Although Western and Chinese perspectives on China’s strategic culture differ significantly, it is essential to consider nuanced views that differentiate between various leaders in China. Published version 2023-06-19T03:21:05Z 2023-06-19T03:21:05Z 2023 Commentary Lee, J. (2023). Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism. RSIS Commentaries, 064-23. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168757 en RSIS Commentaries, 064-23 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Social sciences::Political science Country and Region Studies International Politics and Security Lee, Jonghyuk Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism |
| title | Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism |
| title_full | Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism |
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| title_short | Understanding China's strategic culture: a clash of realpolitik and cultural moralism |
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| topic | Social sciences::Political science Country and Region Studies International Politics and Security |
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