What has been a constant criticism of China and its national practices?

1 Answer
Aug 29, 2017

China's traditional self-image as a universalistic civilization and a world cultural center has made it difficult to forge an identity in a world of nation-states.

Explanation:

China has a very long history. It would be prudent to define the specific historical time considered. Most answers consider relatively modern history. Be sure to clarify that time frame in your answer.

Several other online short answers cite the following:
a. weak military with no effective leadership
b. poorly educated political party
c. poor record on protecting human rights
d. Chinese desire to wage war against neighboring countries

The context and sites indicate that this is likely a course assignment question. DO NOT COPY!! You may use this as a guide, but you MUST do your OWN research (some links are provided below) and form an answer in your own words and explanations

An excellent discussion of the problems and forces affecting them is here:
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/china_1950_foreign_policy.htm

Historical context is here:
http://acc6.its.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~phalsall/texts/chinhist.html