Why there is no such the East rises and the West declines as the CCP claims

East vs. West: An Analysis of the unlikelihood of China's Rise and Historical Foundations
Introduction
Today I want to discuss why there's no such thing as "the East rises and the West declines" as the Chinese Communist Party claims. I'll examine current events first, then explore the historical foundations that shape modern China.
Current Events: Three Key Factors
1. Exaggeration and Boasting
Recent events demonstrate this pattern clearly. When the US sanctioned three Chinese nuclear facilities, China's Department of State made official statements suggesting the West is declining while the East is rising. However, if you can read Chinese or have someone translate their propaganda materials, you'll find a completely different narrative internally.
Chinese media claims their missiles can reach deeper underground than US capabilities - specifically, that they can penetrate 2,246 meters underground. This appears to be self-aggrandizement rather than factual reporting.
2. Reverse Engineering
Consider the recent emergence of Chinese AI models similar to ChatGPT. A company in Zhejiang Province, China, claimed they spent only 5 million yuan with 2,000 low-ranking semiconductor chips to build their processing unit. However, whistleblowers revealed they actually used 20,000 top-ranking semiconductor chips imported from third countries to circumvent US restrictions - costing 200 million yuan instead of 5 million.
This represents reverse engineering combined with technology theft. When countries demonstrate strength through copied technology rather than innovation, it raises questions about genuine technological capability.
3. State Enterprise with Unlimited Subsidies
Unlike in the United States or Europe, where IT companies must prove their creditworthiness to obtain funding, Chinese companies operate differently. Since there are no truly private companies or banks in China - they're all state enterprises controlled by the Chinese Communist Party - funding depends on political relationships rather than business merit.
If you can convince leadership that your project will help "the East rise and the West decline," you can receive enormous funding from China's GDP, which is around 20 trillion yuan. The government controls a significant portion of this GDP and can distribute funds as they see fit.
Take the example of BYD electric vehicles. The mechanical and electrical costs are probably around 15,000 yuan, but they sell for only 80,000 yuan or less. This is possible because the state provides subsidies of 15,000-30,000 yuan per vehicle, making Chinese EVs appear much cheaper than Western alternatives.
Historical Foundations
The Unification of Writing Characters
In 221 BCE, the King of Qin achieved unification after generations of effort, becoming China's first emperor. He implemented two policies that profoundly impacted Chinese civilization for over 2,000 years.
First, he burned books written in other languages and standardized writing characters. Before unification, different regions had various languages and writing systems. This diversity had fostered creativity and innovation - similar to how the Renaissance happened in Europe, where linguistic diversity stimulated philosophical and scientific development.
By forcing uniformity in language and thought, the emperor limited intellectual diversity. When you have only one language and way of thinking, creativity and innovation become constrained.
Implementation of Legalism
The second major policy was implementing Legalism, principles written by Han Fei. This philosophy teaches rulers how to manipulate subordinates and maintain power through fear and control. It's fundamentally different from Western legal principles based on justice and rights.
Legalism is essentially a manual for political manipulation and control. It teaches rulers how to set up traps for opponents and eliminate threats to power. According to modern standards, this philosophy promotes authoritarian control rather than justice or righteousness.
The Deer-Horse Story
A famous historical example illustrates this system's impact. Zhao Gao, a powerful minister, presented a deer to the emperor but called it a horse. When asked whether it was a deer or horse, officials faced a deadly choice. Those who said "deer" (the truth) were killed or imprisoned. Those who said "horse" (the lie) survived and were rewarded. Many remained silent to avoid taking sides.
This story demonstrates how truth-telling became dangerous, and survival required agreeing with those in power regardless of facts. This marked the end of intellectual honesty and the beginning of a system where only one principle mattered: agree with the powerful or face consequences.
Conclusion
Unlike the Western story of "The Emperor's New Clothes," where a child speaks truth to power, such honesty would be impossible in traditional Chinese imperial culture. Parents would quickly silence their children to protect the family from punishment.
Three factors prevent genuine progress:

1. Uniform thinking - Single-minded approaches limit creativity and innovation
2. Power manipulation - Systems based on control rather than merit or truth
3. Fear of truth-telling - When honesty becomes dangerous, society cannot progress

Until these foundational issues are addressed, true civilization and development remain elusive. The appearance of "Eastern rise" often masks deeper systemic problems rooted in historical patterns of control and conformity.

Thank you for listening to this analysis of East-West dynamics and their historical foundations.
 
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