COMMUNISM & EFFECTS ON FOREIGN POLICY

Communism in China and its Effects on Foreign Policy

Communism in China and its Effects on Foreign Policy

Thesis Statement

“The foreign policy of China is focused on the welfare of its people which is evident by the country's advancement in the industrial, technological and agricultural sectors in the past”.

Introduction

The key person who started the concept of Communism in China is Mao Zedong. Since a very young age, he was part of the Nationalist Party and eventually, through many wars, including the Civil War, and post the Marxism defeat, Mao's party prevailed. This led to a rise in communism in China (Deshpande, 1970). This was mainly due to many powerful movements that took place in China, during the time of Carl Max, which carved out a way to Communism. Communism has had vast effects on the country economically, politically, technologically and especially on its foreign policy. The primary focus of China has been the welfare of its people that is significant in the way its foreign policy is formulated.

Current Scenario

Modern China has evolved out of ancient traditions with centuries old cultural philosophies that are still engrained in the Chinese mindset. It continues to have a major influence on the modern Chinese society. China has witnessed mass development and transformation in the past few decades (Guoji, 2010). The economic prosperity in the country has led to its emergence as the fastest growing economy in the world. Similar has been the case with the country's foreign policy. By an application of trial and error in the implementation of its foreign policy, its present foreign policy is a mix of its traditional communist roots paired with the necessary improvisations required for a continuous growth in the economy.

The foreign policy of China continues to be developed in a climate in which a number of state actors are involved in the decision making process. If we analyze the recent past, several extensive discussions on the foreign policy of China have been shown on mass media (Quanqiuhua, 2008). A continuous media coverage and speculation on part of many governments has given vital importance to the prospect of China's foreign policy. Similarly, a trend of plurality and openness has started in the Chinese culture. Such drastic changes in the society have led to the involvement of numerous actors in the development of a suitable foreign policy for China.

Discussion

A country's foreign policy is made in order to protect and secure national interests while simultaneously to create friendly relations with other countries and states (Deshpande, 1970). China, being a communist state, officially known as the People's Republic of China, focuses on free speech and education, and many rights being a citizen of the country. Not more than a decade ago, the Chinese president, Jiang Zemin encouraged private entrepreneurs in China. This encouragement has led to a significant increase in job opportunities across the state and has led the country to the top in terms of economic growth. According to the Chinese government, post the entrepreneurship opportunities, ...