From Market Opening to State Security: The Structural Transformation of Chinese Capitalism
Following former Prime Minister Zhu Rongji's era (1998–2003), China prioritized WTO integration, massive SOE downsizing, fiscal overhaul, and high GDP growth. Under President Xi Jinping (2012–present), policy pivoted toward state control ("Make SOEs Stronger, Bigger, and Better"), common prosperity, tech regulation, and national security risk prevention. Explore the policy domains below or simulate macro trade-offs in real time.
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6 Comparative Policy DomainsSOE Restructuring & Governance
"Grasping the Large, Letting Go of the Small"
Privatized or liquidated inefficient small SOEs ("Zhuada Fangxiao"), laid off over 30 million workers, and streamlined state capital into strategic monopolies while clearing paths for private enterprise.
"Make SOEs Stronger, Bigger, and Better"
Re-centered state enterprise as national security backbone, mandated Party committees inside private/foreign firm boards, and enforced state-guided technological self-reliance.
Structural Comparison Breakdown
During Zhu's tenure, state retrenchment sacrificed short-term social stability to eliminate fiscal deficits and prepare China for entry into global capitalist supply chains. Under Xi, state management transitioned toward dual-circulation, prioritizing state security over pure market efficiency.
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