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Chinas military might should not be feared, says analyst
Otober.11 (China Military News cited from channelnewsasia.com) Chinas six decades of modern progress have often been described as remarkable. Looking to the future, many believe that the Asian giant will be committed to both economic and political reforms.
Chinas extraordinary economic growth has not only transformed itself, but also the region and the world. Its power will be increasingly felt, raising concerns that China will use its influence to dominate the region, especially in the military arena.
But Chinese analyst Dr Wang Zhengxu thinks otherwise. The senior research fellow at China Policy Institute, Nottingham University, said: The insecurity that has afflicted China since the Opium War has continued to influence Chinas thinking.
China needs military power to convince itself that it cannot be bullied and to maintain its dignity and independence.
It doesnt want to use military force to subdue others. This is why China has often spoken about its peaceful rise and a harmonious world, while stressing that it is a peace-loving country.
Internally, Dr Wang said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is likely to remain viable as it becomes more responsive to the needs of the people. He also believes there will be greater citizen participation in policy making, leading to more transparency and accountability.
He said: External pressure will force the CCP to be more responsive and sensitive to the views and needs of the people. But this cannot simply be a desire on the part of Chinese leaders. The process needs to be institutionalised.
Therere some in the top leadership whore very open, such as Li Yuanchao, Wang Yang and Bo Xilai. They are willing to attempt new things. They know that therere a lot of systemic problems that need to be fixed, but are also aware that reforming them will be difficult. They have to undertake difficult balancing acts.
Dr Wang also noted that in the past, China had often felt like a victim, but now, the country needs to undertake a new process of soul searching.
We often feel that weve been bullied in the past by the great powers. But our economy has now prospered and were becoming strong, so what kind of role should we undertake? What are our relations with other countries? This has to do with the kind of self-identity and nationalistic feelings that we should possess, he added.
For China to become one of the worlds superpowers, it has to make sure that it does not get derailed by domestic problems, such as corruption, environmental degradation and growing tensions caused by a widening income gap between the rich and the poor.
Otober.11 (China Military News cited from channelnewsasia.com) Chinas six decades of modern progress have often been described as remarkable. Looking to the future, many believe that the Asian giant will be committed to both economic and political reforms.
Chinas extraordinary economic growth has not only transformed itself, but also the region and the world. Its power will be increasingly felt, raising concerns that China will use its influence to dominate the region, especially in the military arena.
But Chinese analyst Dr Wang Zhengxu thinks otherwise. The senior research fellow at China Policy Institute, Nottingham University, said: The insecurity that has afflicted China since the Opium War has continued to influence Chinas thinking.
China needs military power to convince itself that it cannot be bullied and to maintain its dignity and independence.
It doesnt want to use military force to subdue others. This is why China has often spoken about its peaceful rise and a harmonious world, while stressing that it is a peace-loving country.
Internally, Dr Wang said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is likely to remain viable as it becomes more responsive to the needs of the people. He also believes there will be greater citizen participation in policy making, leading to more transparency and accountability.
He said: External pressure will force the CCP to be more responsive and sensitive to the views and needs of the people. But this cannot simply be a desire on the part of Chinese leaders. The process needs to be institutionalised.
Therere some in the top leadership whore very open, such as Li Yuanchao, Wang Yang and Bo Xilai. They are willing to attempt new things. They know that therere a lot of systemic problems that need to be fixed, but are also aware that reforming them will be difficult. They have to undertake difficult balancing acts.
Dr Wang also noted that in the past, China had often felt like a victim, but now, the country needs to undertake a new process of soul searching.
We often feel that weve been bullied in the past by the great powers. But our economy has now prospered and were becoming strong, so what kind of role should we undertake? What are our relations with other countries? This has to do with the kind of self-identity and nationalistic feelings that we should possess, he added.
For China to become one of the worlds superpowers, it has to make sure that it does not get derailed by domestic problems, such as corruption, environmental degradation and growing tensions caused by a widening income gap between the rich and the poor.
nice question lets think rationally. Why people feel china as a threat ? its just perception which the Chinese govt has to change 
