Social Sciences in China (Chinese Edition)

No. 7, 2022

On the Communist Party of China’s View of Modernization

(Abstract)

Wu Zhongmin

The Communist Party’s view of modernization is an integral part of the theory of socialism with Chinese characteristics. From the dimension of basic value orientation, the view emphasizes people-centered modernization; from the dimension of material basis, the view emphasizes the decisive role of modern productive forces; from the perspective of economic globalization, the view attaches great importance to opening up to the world; from the perspective of the advancement of all aspects of modernization, the view attaches great importance to comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable modernization; and from the perspective of bottom-line thinking, the view attaches great importance to the prevention of systemic social risks. The CPC’s view of modernization is characterized by a strong practical character, a distinctive character of keeping up with the times, and an effective Chinese-style approach to modernization.