China's Development and Harmonization

The concept of ΓÇÿharmonizationΓÇÖ has become very popular in China, with the Chinese government increasingly applying the term ΓÇÿharmonious societyΓÇÖ to internal affairs and the term ΓÇÿharmonious worldΓÇÖ to international relationships. Harmonization as both an end and a means of ChinaΓÇÖs development is deeply rooted in ChinaΓÇÖs cultural tradition, which emphasizes moderation, balance and harmony between human beings and nature, between different social groups, and between the Chinese and other nationalities. This book examines the experience of enacting the concept of harmonization in China in recent years. It explores this in terms of developments within Chinese society, economic developments and changes in business practices, environmental challenges and coping strategies, and changing patterns of international relations. Throughout, it discusses the gaps between rhetoric and reality, policy and practice.