Deng Xiaoping: The Statesman

Abstract

Alone of the world's Communist leaders, Deng Xiaoping has charted a course that has combined for his country rapid economic development, successful economic reform and openness to the capitalistic international economy with continued dictatorship by the Communist Party. Under his leadership Communist rule in China has survived the demise of Communism in Eastern Europe and the disintegration of the Soviet Union-the motherland of Communism. In the process the regime has weathered the ending of the Cold War and has become more engaged with the Asia-Pacific region. But Deng's reputation at home and abroad has been badly tarnished by his ruthlessness in masterminding the Tiananmen massacre of 4 June 1989. But that ruthlessness is absolutely central to Deng's political philosophy and strategy. For him it is the basis of order at home which alone ensures that the economic policies of reform and openness can be carried out without undermining Communist Party rule through the spread of liberal influences. In so far as statesmanship requires moral dimensions it will be necessary in assessing the quality of Deng's statesmanship to consider the meaning of statesmanship itself.

The Characteristics of Socialism With Chinese Characteristics as the Phlosophical Foundation for the «belt and Road» Initiative

“…Deng Xiaoping clearly pointed out: «China's development cannot be separated from the world. » «It is impossible for any country to develop... without strengthening international exchanges and without introducing advanced experience, advanced science and technology and funds from developed countries» (Yahuda, 1993). Opening up and continuously integrating with economic globalization is a historic choice for the sinicization of Marxism, and it is also the basic strategy for China to build a modern country and realize nengational rejuvenation.…”

The Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan-China Relations on Regional Security

“…Nevertheless, in recent years, there have been deliberate endeavors to strengthen relations and cultivate reciprocal comprehension. An approach that has been used to handle the complexities of cross-strait relations is to maintain the current situation without making any drastic alterations to Taiwan's political standing (Wang, 2010;Yahuda, 1993). This approach fosters stability and mitigates the escalation of tensions between the two parties.…”

Beijing Interests in CPEC

“…In modern World the control over social media has also worried Beijing that provides alternative information against the CCP program. PRC also sensitive to the secret activities by foreign powers that might pose threats to its control in China for example the UK statements about electoral reforms Hong Kong that perceived Beijing as interference of UK in the internal affairs of Chinese affairs (Yahuda, 1993) Secondly, to overcome on three deferent sovereignty issues of separatism, terrorism and extremism in diverse areas of Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Tibet are counted as the core interests of Beijing while making priorities of their national interests. Along with these land issue of sovereignty, Authorities in PRC also took hard stance to the maritime issues that challenged Beijing assertion but the presidency of Xi jin Ping said that we will not give up an inch to anyone who attempts to violate the sea law of China.…”

“…Threats related to piracy and technical issues in sea lines could harm the economic development speed of China that was experiencing for the last 35 years. In this regard People Liberation Army (PLA) has also given double duty along with defense of the state to make sure the security of the off-shore's sea lines of the PRC and overseas interests (Yahuda, 1993).…”