After nearly a century since the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the government apparatus continues to adapt to the rapidly changing reality in order to solidify its rule and legitimacy. In light of vast technological developments and with the expanding economic impacts in the Chinese social structure, trust has been eroding and the traditional set of principles of values that once gave way to some of the most important social revolutions in Chinese history is being gradually replaced by normless behavior. Thus, the CCP sees itself confronted with new challenges for ensuring social governance and well-being, while guaranteeing the party’s almighty power.
This paper aims to explore to what extent the Chinese Social Credit System (SCS) might be regarded as a socially accepted programme for facilitating social governance by the Chinese Communist Party while reinforcing Chinese tradition and social trust, which might be threatened through a possible moral crisis that exacerbates in light of the expanding socio-economic modernization.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Chinese political culture in the 21st century
- The principle of the Mass Line
- Social anomie as an explanation of the eroding traditional culture
- The Chinese Social Credit System (SCS)
- Primary objectives and role of the SCS in behavioral change
- SCS as a political instrument for enhancing political obedience
- Accomplishments of the SCS on enhancing trustworthiness among Chinese society
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the Chinese Social Credit System (SCS) and its role in shaping Chinese society. It aims to explore the extent to which the SCS can be seen as a socially accepted program for facilitating social governance by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while reinforcing Chinese tradition and social trust. The paper will analyze the primary principle of Chinese political culture and how the concept of social anomie is crucial to understanding the SCS's nature. It will also assess the SCS's accomplishments and its potential to enhance trustworthiness among Chinese society.
- The role of the Chinese Social Credit System in promoting social governance and reinforcing Chinese tradition.
- The concept of social anomie and its impact on Chinese society.
- The primary principle of the Mass Line in Chinese political culture and its influence on the SCS.
- The SCS as a tool for enhancing political obedience and promoting trustworthiness.
- The accomplishments of the SCS in terms of social acceptance and trust building.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the paper, discussing the challenges faced by the CCP in maintaining its power and legitimacy amidst rapid social and economic changes. It highlights the eroding trust and traditional values and introduces the SCS as a potential solution. The chapter also discusses the existing research on the SCS, highlighting its strengths and limitations.
- Chinese political culture in the 21st century: This chapter explores the fundamental principles of Chinese political culture, focusing on the Mass Line. It examines how this principle has shaped the CCP's governance and the importance of maintaining a connection between the state and society. The chapter also introduces the concept of social anomie, which explains the disintegration of traditional social norms and values, leading to a moral crisis.
- The Chinese Social Credit System (SCS): This chapter delves into the objectives and rationale behind the SCS. It analyzes the SCS as a mechanism for promoting trustworthiness, enhancing political obedience, and facilitating social governance. It discusses how the SCS combines economic, social, and political conduct, aiming to regulate individual behavior and reinforce moral standards.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts and terms explored in this paper include: Chinese Social Credit System, Chinese Communist Party, social governance, political culture, Mass Line, social anomie, trustworthiness, political obedience, moral crisis, behavioral change, social acceptance, and political repression.
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- Daniela Forero Nuñez (Author), 2021, The Chinese Social Credit System, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1134691
