Rise of China Vs. Rise of China Model
[Editor’s Note: Caijing magazine online recently published an article in which Professor Qin Hui of Qinghua University argues that the rise of the “China Model” is bad for the Chinese people, and is “only good for a few oligarchs.” Professor Qin made an interesting observation: Historically, China’s close allies (Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, etc.) are the worst offenders when it comes to mistreating their Chinese populations. However, in China’s enemy countries (the U.S. and Europe), ethnic Chinese enjoy a much better life. He attributes this “strange” phenomenon to the Chinese government’s treatment of its own people. He believes that China’s foreign policy should be oriented toward achieving China’s “best future,” not toward saving “the emperor’s face.” Professor Qin’s article garnered both praise and criticism from netizens. One wrote: “As long as Professor Qin is around, the Chinese people still have some hope.” The following is a translation of excerpts from the article.] [1]