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A Correlation Analysis of China’s Interest Rate and Employment SONG Jin-song, ZHANG Yong-jun 2009, (12):  5-9.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1320KB) ( )   This paper presents a correlation analysis of the interest rate and employment of China,using evidence from the relevant data between 1990 and 2007.The study shows that significant difference exists between fields of agriculture and non-agriculture in the relation of rate and employment changes.In agriculture there is positive directional relation between employment and the actual rate;and in non-agriculture the relation is negative directional.The authors hold that this phenomenon is closely related to factors specific of the Chinese situations such as the typical characters of dual structure,role of agriculture as a "reservoir" of labors,and the current statistic method of estimating rural employment. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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From "Anthropocentrism" to "Categorical Existentialism of Man" OUYANG Zhi-yuan 2009, (12):  19-23.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1273KB) ( )   In the debate over the issue of in or out of anthropocentrism,we should first of all clarify the specific meaning of the concept "anthropocentrism" and not be confused by the misleading idea about the meaning of "center".Anthropocentrism is a concept that completely ignores man’s dependence on the life of other species.It implies a concept of survival and development regardless of the capacity of the environment.The threshold of human activities in transforming nature is not to damage the conditions for recycling of resources.With this restriction to govern human activities,it is impossible for man to become the true center of nature.The author maintains that categorical existentialism is the right view man should hold with respect to his relation with nature.On the basis of the existence of nature this view attempts to realize a free conception of survival and development in all three realms of nature,society and thinking.To reach this aim man should abandon anthropocentrism.Human beings have completed the process of upgrading from animals in terms of species relations,yet they need further upgrade themselves from animals in terms of social relations. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Transcending the logic of "Against":On the Loss and Reconstruction of the Utopian Spirit LIU Yu 2009, (12):  24-30.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2009KB) ( )   The utopian spirit is the spirit of freedom rooted in the structure of human survival and human nature.It is also a transcendental spirit that always refuses to accept the limits of man and the imperfect state of existence.The author points out that the discourse against utopia has sheltered this spirit,whereas the loss of "category" of modern man plus the existence of "cynicism" in the modern society have led to the loss of the utopian spirit.Therefore,reconstruction of the utopian spirit is a major theme of the time.The article maintains that to reconstruct the utopian spirit it is necessary to refer to Kant and Marx as a source of ideas for the tension between "faith" and "movement",and integrate these two forces of social transformation.That is,gradually creating historical opportunities for "movement" through faith,and strengthening the power of "faith" in the process of "movement". References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Retrospection and Prospect at the Tenth Anniversary of the Return of Macau GUO Yong-zhong 2009, (12):  31-38.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1454KB) ( )   Guided by the policy "one state,two systems" with the powerful support from the central government,great changes have taken place with remarkable achievements in economic and social development since Macau returned ten years ago.The article offers a comprehensive summary of these achievements and an analysis of the problems in the process of economic and social development.The importance of moderate multi-dimensional development for future Macau is discussed against problems such as the sole industry structure,shortage of labors and the difficulty in industrial transformation and upgrading.Suggestions for promoting moderate multi-dimensional development are proposed accordingly. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On Neoliberalism and the Current Economic Crisis:a Political Economy Approach ZHAO Feng 2009, (12):  39-45.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1766KB) ( )   The most important and significant change in contemporary capitalism is the transformation from "welfare capitalism" to "neoliberalism".This article attempts to analyze the meaning of neoliberalism to contemporary capitalism from a political economy perspective.Conclusions are drawn that social relations in a society governed by neoliberalism are full of unsolvable problems.The assumption that neoliberalism may lead to a steady and sustainable economy in the capitalist society is questionable.The article holds that the normal state of capitalist economy is either turbulent or stagnating instead of being stable and sustainable.And the current financial crisis is but a radical outbreak as a consequence of the inner contradictions of neoliberal capitalism. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Evolution of China’s Geo-strategic Position ZHU Ting-chang 2009, (12):  46-51.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1277KB) ( )   China is situated in the eastern part of the Euro-Asia continent,which occupies the center of the world geo-political landscape.China is also a country typical of both continental and maritime features.In terms of the geographic location,it holds the center of Asia.The unique geo-strategic position has long attracted the attention of strategists from every part of the world.Seen from the historical perspective,China used to be the heart of East Asian civilization in ancient times,battlefield of imperialist rivalry in the modern era,and middle-ground of U.S.-Soviet confrontation during the Cold War period.It has now become the focus of the Asia-Pacific region in the emerging multi-polar world.This trend shows that China’s geo-strategic standing has evolved along a line of what can be called "double-negative process ".Therefore,it is safe to say that as long as we stick to the policies of reform and open-up to the outside world,China’s development in the twenty-first century will be beyond estimation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Multilateral Arena of China’s Diplomatic Deployment ZHAO Lei 2009, (12):  52-59.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2133KB) ( )   "Multilateral arena" is an important component of China’s diplomatic deployment.The evolution of the Chinese diplomatic ideas and the changing identity of China are hot issues in the studies of strategic multilateralism.Thus,China’s relations with different regions and with the global system,and the impact of the international institution on the state are now research focuses of institutional multilateralism.The author observes that the development course of China’s multilateralist diplomacy has showed obvious characteristics of development stages.In the past 60 years China has experienced three stages of development,namely,the period of complex multilateralist diplomacy,the period of limited multilateralist diplomacy,and the period of constructing multilateralist diplomacy. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Non-party Thoughts during the Late Qing Dynasty and Early Period of the Republic of China YANG De-shan 2009, (12):  60-66.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2179KB) ( )   The non-party thoughts of the Chinese people in the periods of the late Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China were expressed in the following ways.Before the 1911 Revolution,the revolutionaries condemned parties.In the early years of the Republic of China,the Northern Warlords hated parties.The political and cultural conservatives were always attacking parties from the moral and institutional perspectives.The people at large held a skeptical attitude towards the party and resisted parties in the general election of the early Republic.The old constitutional monarchists in the movements of protecting the state and upholding the constitution advocated the "no party doctrine".The anarchists and radical democrats regarded political parties to be one of the causes for the chaotic situation of China and denounced it.The attitude of these political and social groups towards political parties shows their values at the times of rapid transformation of political ecological forms. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Marxists and "Cultural Studies" OUYANG Qian 2009, (12):  67-74.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2313KB) ( )   Considering the changes in the British society and the situation of the working class after World War II,the new left-wing theorists in Great Britain explored the "working class culture",the "mass culture",the "sub-culture of the youth",the "consumer culture" and social problems concerning class,race,and gender.They proposed a series of new concepts such as "cultural practice","cultural production",and "cultural politics" in discussing the structural,multi-dimensional,overlapping,,contradictory and complex characteristics of historical development.The reason for them to devote great efforts to cultural studies was to overcome the problem of "economic determinism" in order to establish a type of generalized "cultural Marxism".Through the cross-disciplinary "cultural studies" they intended to set up a theoretical paradigm of "cultural historical materialism" to link Marxist theories with practice.This article attempts to analyze the theories and basic ideas of the "cultural studies" and present a review of "cultural Marxism" as well. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Theoretical Interpretation of Self-Determination and Self-Government WANG Ying-jin 2009, (12):  75-81.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1509KB) ( )   Self-determination and self-government are separate concepts of international law and domestic law respectively.Their major discrepancies lie in their different meanings,the different categories they belong to,their differing subject systems,and their different political functions.The two concepts are also connected.Self-determination is a prerequisite of self-government,while self-government is an end result of self-determination.One of the reasons why these two concepts have been confusing in the academic circle is that the western scholars currently make a distinction between internal self-determination and external self-determination,and mistake the concept of internal self-determination as being equal to self-government.The simple way to clarify this confusion is not to classify self-determination into internal or external ones in the context of international law,nor should the concept of self-government be applied in the context of international law any more. References | Related Articles | Metrics