Internal and External Dimensions of China's Development in the Face of Changing Contemporary International Relations

Abstract

The article discusses the relevance of China's center of power within the framework of social and political changes of the contemporary world. It is stated that China's economic and military build-up is a factor of social and political changes in the international arena. Among the factors affecting political and economic changes in political system of the PRC, the article notes the influence of traditionalism and soft power. Confucian values inherent in China's management culture, involve ideological influence over Chinese form of government, which is connected with the CPC dictatorship. The article reveals the growing influence of China on global economic and political processes.

China as a key player in the present-day political process

“…Specific nature of social and political changes in the PRC in the new historic era can be regarded on the basis of the concept of a "Xiaokang" society or "harmonious society", that is shown in the article by G. V. Kondratenko "Continuation of reforms in China: from a society of "average prosperity" to a harmonious society" [2. P. [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36]. Changes in China are connected with the economy which forms the basis of stabilization.…”

“…A team of researchers of world politics stated: "Western views of Confucian democracy differ from the views of Chinese people. It is obvious, that today the central leadership enjoys the support of the majority of the Chinese population which believes that life is gradually improving" [23].…”