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  • Essay / Chinese Society - 2272

    There is no doubt today that the nature of Chinese society is clearly similar to that of the Mao era and even that of Deng Xiaoping. Many attribute this change to the reform and opening up that took place in China under Deng Xiaoping. The emergence of the Internet, combined with sociological changes, has created a China closely linked to American society. This article will discuss how society has changed through various topics such as migration, dating, media, youth and religion. Furthermore, what factors caused these changes and why?Chinese migrationDue to economic development, the third wave of migration of wealthy families in China migrating to the United States and other Western countries has increased. It was as if China's richest people were casting a vote of no confidence on him. The departure of the nouveau riche towards the west suggests that the social environment has deteriorated. Red capitalism refers to an individual who is not from the family of a communist party official, this individual must forge a special relationship with a powerful official in order to make their business activity viable. This chapter by Perry Link, “Restless China,” discusses the business case for hospitality and states that for a commercial value to have potential, it must be controlled by the public official. This would allow the public official to collude with the manager to abuse the public good, including financial returns, in order to maximize personal gain. The hotel industry is not as lucrative, but coal mining is. China has the world's largest coal mining industry, and a significant portion of China's richest people own or manage coal mines. The involvement of law enforcement in illegal activities to make money... middle of paper ... Internet and other technologies, as well as urbanization and the abandonment of the Danwei system have led to a more independent youth culture. These factors are also linked to reform and opening to Western influences. Without these influences and innovations, it would be difficult for today's Chinese to voice their grievances regarding environmental policy, corruption in the education system, and other social issues such as the one-child policy. It remains to be seen in the future how the Communist Party will adhere to communist ideals, while allowing capitalism and democratic values ​​to take control of its society. Works Cited Lijun Yang & Yongnian Zheng (2012): Fen Qings (Angry Youth) in ContemporaryChina, Journal of Contemporary China, 21:76, 637-653Link, E. Perry. Troubled China. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc..., 2013.