Red Guards to Red Entrepreneurs: How Mao Era Thought Seeps Into Modern Chinese Business
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The Evolution of Chinese Ideology and Business
This chapter examines the intersection of Chinese communist ideology and the burgeoning private sector, tracing the evolution from Marxist-Leninist principles to contemporary capitalist practices. It highlights how historical traumas and political affiliations shape the decision-making of local leaders and their interactions with business, revealing the complexities of governance and economic growth in modern China. Through anecdotes and research, the discussion illustrates the tension between traditional Communist values and the rise of a new entrepreneurial mindset.
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