Comments on: Confucius Makes A Comeback

By: Fatih Sunor

Fatih Sunor — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:54:20 +0000

Very interesting article Jared. The first thing that came into my mind was related to the limited freedoms in state practice of Confucianism. Will the government gain more power on exercising communism taking advantage of a state religion? Another question was about the nature of communist states. In the historical context of communism, religion in any form is not really welcomed. Could China be looking ways to soften the communism and reshape it into more of a capitalistic framework? What do you think guys?

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:04:49 +0000

To Chris

XinWen LianBo is the official announcement channel of the GOV and CCP to the World.
You may find the latest news of the actions taken in China.

You might find out if the TV station has that channel broadcasted in US, CCTV-4 and CCTV-9 international are both OK.

By: Chris Carr

Chris Carr — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:36:16 +0000

Hi Paul.

No have not seen it. What do I need to know about XinWen LianBo? I currently know very little about it and watch very little TV.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:08:23 +0000

To Chris

The CCP might fear that freedom, the more centralized of power, the more scared to separate the power.

Actions taken, was printed the LOGO “CCP” which is the biggest brand in China.

Have you ever seen the “XinWen LianBo” on CCTV-1?

By: Chris Carr

Chris Carr — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:33:50 +0000

Paul,

Thanks for checking in.

Do you think the CCP’s fear of freedom of association/assembly, which national Confucianism might provide that will in turn undercut it, over-rides the potential power benefits the CCP might gain from allowing such a movement to develop and grow?

I have no idea. I am curious what you think.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:10:44 +0000

it is really a hard question for an ordinary, as a Chinese. Can Communism take the role of national religion in the era that capitalism and Communism being together?

The “open door policy” is a kind of announcement that the Party accept that China is in the period of capotalism based upon the Communism: some would be the first rich, help the poor, and then realize the equity. A capitalist maybe gives a hand, but treasure can not solve “real equity” in China. The essential factor to make equity is right, which is not different from cities, races and so on.

I feel a headache thinking that unreachable things.

Why feed the panda but fear the panda growing up.

By: Chris Carr

Chris Carr — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:06:33 +0000

Good post. Interesting article. Timely topic.