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From Mao Zedong to Deng Xiaoping:Two Milestones in Chinese History of Socialist Modernization Yang Geng 1999, (10):  5-12,80.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1423KB) ( )   The author maintains that Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping’s theories and practice of modernization are two milestones in the history of China’s socialist modernization. It is Mao Zedong who decided that modernization is "historically inevitable" and attempted to find scientific solutions to problems of modernization. Mao worked out approaches to handling the relationship between foreign modern technology and our traditional system,ways to deal with relationship between foreign culture and our traditional culture,and made a preliminary effort to probe into "the Chinese path of industrialization";Deng Xiaoping,on the other hand,made his contribution by initiating the concept of "modernization characteristic of the Chinese style". He advocated construction of socialist market economic system by means of opening up to the outside world,and using science and technology as the first productive force. Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping marked out a significant period in Chinese history. China has now entered a stage of striving towards to goal of modernization consciously,actively and creatively. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Exploring New Forms of Marxist Philosophy —— Pondering on “50 Years of Philosophy in New China” Li Deshun 1999, (10):  13-18,80.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (887KB) ( )   Generally speaking,for 50 years new China has been making consistent efforts to probe into issues of "what is socialism and how to construct socialism" both in theory and in practice. This article points out that the rise and fall of socialism is closely associated with achievement of its principle guidelines—Marxist philosophy,whose form and development should be viewed in relation to the reality of socialism. Deng Xiaoping theory in constructing socialism characteristic of the Chinese style is a new form of Marxist philosophy. After scores of years of practice,we should become better motivated to draw experience on development of Marxist philosophy,and push our cause forward for still higher attainment. Related Articles | Metrics

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America’s New International System Reflected in Kosovo Crisis Chen Demin 1999, (10):  26-31.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (897KB) ( )   After the Cold War,the United States attempted to set up a world order with herself taking the lead. The Kosovo crisis is but another experiment for establishing that order. Enough evidence is shown in Kosovo crisis that the US is determined to become leader of the world. She intends to reduce the role of United Nations in international affairs,and means to use NATO to function as "international police" instead. However,the American world order can hardly be actualized. Several reasons account for its inevitable failure. Among these are:objection from the majority of countries,the restraints laid by her allies,and the decrease of her own power. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Disintegration of Peasants in Contemporary China Li Zhuopeng 1999, (10):  52-58.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (755KB) ( )   The so called disintegration of peasants refers mainly to the phenomenon that a large number of peasants leave their farmland and transfer to other fields of national economy. Actually,this is one of the steps of modernization. Two things are required for disintegration of peasants to occur:development of market economy and the peasants being free and independent laborers. In China,two aspects have promoted disintegration of peasants:the contract responsibility system based on the household with remuneration linked to output,and the start of market mechanism in operation. Disintegration of peasants is realized at three levels,resulting in nearly half of the rural population now giving up agricultural production as a profession. Nevertheless,it is observed that the peasants getting rid of their land do not leave their home,and that very little shock on the society has been incurred. As every coin has two sides,disintegration of peasants in China has advantages and disadvantages. Surely the agricultural output has been increased and quality of the peasants raised. On the other hand,the environment is at stake,and the position of agriculture as the basis of economy and the role of rural organizations are weakened. At present,there are still barriers to disintegration of peasants,which demand appropriate policies to guide it,and related reforms in economy,politics,and culture to support it. References | Related Articles | Metrics