Crafting Legitimacy: The Entangling Balancing Act

Jean Dong ()
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Jean Dong: University of Melbourne

Chapter Chapter 2 in Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World, 2023, pp 17-33 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The long Chinese history can be understood as a succession of dynastiesDynasties, Chinese, each beginning with a virtuous ruler and ending with an unworthy one. At the core of these cycles lies the enduring political philosophyPolitical philosophy question: what defines a good ruler? And what legitimises their power? This chapter aims to explore the notion of legitimacy within the Chinese historical context, analysing its impact on the nation’s structural political framework and decision-makingDecision-making processes. It also delves into the contemporary implications this concept holds for the CCPChinese Communist Party (CCP). This chapter argues that the economic performance of the CCP serves as a crucial pillar supporting its legitimacy in the short to medium term. However, as we look towards the future, it becomes evident that two distinct factors can potentially instigate shifts in its legitimacy over the long haul. The first stems from domestic challenges, such as rising inequality, changing expectations, substantial debt burden, and demographic transformations. The second factor involves dramatic transformation in the global environment that may prompt the CCP’s internal ecologyEcology to change and adapt.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-6453-6_2

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