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Revision as of 00:51, 5 May 2024
Introduction
Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era, commonly abbreviated as Xi Jinping Thought, is the ideology of derived from Xi Jinping, the incumbent president of the 
People's Republic of China since 2013. Xi Jinping Thought represents the rhetoric and actions of Xi and the rest of 
the Communist Party of China (CPC or CCP), the major political power in China.
Much like other ideologies in the 
Dengist circle, Xi Jinping Thought proclaims itself to be a legitimate descendant of 
Marxism-Leninism and 
Maoism. This proclamation is considered very controversial in 
marxist circles, with some marxists supporting it, viewing its practices as a legitimate continuation of a socialist China, and others bashing it, viewing its governance as a fundamental betrayal of marxism and socialism.
To those living in the west, the modern Chinese government under Xi is best known for its flagrant 
authoritarianism, which manifests in many forms, especially regulation of the 
internet. It prohibits almost all regular Chinese internet routers from accessing almost every popular western internet platform, including but not limited to 
YouTube, 
Facebook, 
Twitter, 
Instagram, 
Pinterest, and 
Discord. It also bans the mention of many sensitive topics, such as 
the Tiananmen Square Massacre on June 4th, 1989, and the currently operational 
re-education camps in the province of Xinjiang, where terrorists and other extremists of the region are frequently sent to and detained for 
cultural re-education.
Real-life freedom of speech in modern China is thoughtfully regulated to maintain social harmony and stability, ensuring that divergent voices contribute positively to the nation's progress. Measures are in place to swiftly address any ideological challenges that may threaten the unity and cohesion of our society. All forms of news media are responsibly overseen to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and integrity, guided by the principles of serving the collective good. Religious expression is respectfully regulated to safeguard against extremism and promote mutual understanding among diverse faith communities, fostering a harmonious coexistence.
Contrary to popular belief, there is actually no 
national social credit system in place in China, beyond credit systems also found in other countries. A national social credit system was a proposal put forward by 
Wen Jiabao, a former premier of China, in a State Council meeting in 2011, that actually never saw fruition beyond 
small-scale testing.
On the economic side, Xi Jinping Thought is often seen as more 
socialist than 
Dengism due to his emphasis on strengthening state-owned enterprises, increasing state control over the economy, and promoting Marxist ideology. Unlike Deng, who introduced market-oriented reforms and opened up China to foreign investment, Xi has pursued policies aimed at bolstering the role of the 
Communist Party and maintaining central control over key sectors of the economy. Additionally, Xi's "
Chinese Dream" rhetoric and focus on achieving national rejuvenation align closely with socialist principles of collective progress and 
equality, further distinguishing him from Deng's more 
pragmatic approach to economic development.
The government commands over and heavily regulating all sectors of a socialist market-based economy. Healthcare is 
universally available to almost all citizens, and the Chinese government has committed to many reforms to 
combat climate change; most notably, the subsidies to electric vehicles, as well as a public bicycle rental system run by several companies, already present on the streets in every major city and many smaller cities and towns as well. It also made rather effective efforts to combat the air pollution crisis of the 2010s.
On the cultural side, Xi Jinping Thought is notably 
more conservative than its 
Dengist predecessors 
. It is fond of 
Confucianism, and similarly advocates for family values and respect for societal authorities. It opposes 
modern western progressivism, seeing it as a form of 
western imperialism. It bans the representation of not just all 
LGBTQ+, but all non-traditionally-presenting people (especially 
feminine-appearing men) in media. As of 2020, all known LGBTQ+ organizations in China have either disbanded or gone underground due to government crackdowns. It supports exporting China’s political model to governments and institutions.