Several articles from Economist version Jun 1st 2019 have been selected as models.
Title: Many Chinese know little about him --- The Governor most famous in the 1980s for saving the lives of residents.
When in 1979, X. Zhao, two of the most sought-after governors in China, presented his principles for a province where individuals can start up some small scale business. The general reaction, at least in propaganda field and authorities, was outrage. The theorists, who praised themselves as students and followers of Karl Marx and F.Lenin, claimed him as a traitor of their faith. "Marketization, no matter in any level, is an annexe to western countries, and also an atrocity to the republic." they wrote in newspapers and journals. Many letters were sent to the central committee of CPC, accusing Mr Zhao as a spy of Taiwan.
Luckily, these allegations did not annoy him. As a response, he took them in his stride and quickly released a scheme to develop the business in Sichuan, a western province in China whose economy had been deeply damaged across 12 years before Zhao's administration. In 1979, Sichuan province saw the highest increase of economy in the whole state. After 40 years, elder individuals still remind people that it was the first year, since the 1950s. when they were able to accommodate themselves enough.
The principles employed by Mr Zhao were simple, sometimes even obvious: try to trust the individuals and try to understand the authorities may not be good at managing the economy. In details, he slightly softed the strict regulations on agriculture which told farmers that they were not permitted to raise chicken and to grow vegetables unless they were asked to do so. Besides, he permitted farmers to sell their products, and buy the necessities, directly, other than through the "Gongxiaoshe" which was a bureau of local governments. The situation changed by Mr Zhao seems to be unimaginable at present, but it ruled China for about two decades indeed and hurt the potential of development.
The approach in Sichuan province was a primary symbol of the so-called "Reformation and opening", which remains the most essential political event in the history of modern China and is believed as a reason for the economic success of this nation. Thanks to his hard work, Mr Zhao accepted his promotion in Beijing and entered the central committee which was the really highest power force. Later, he took charge of the reformation for the whole state. Benefitting from his policies, China saw its historically most rapid increase of GDP during his administration.
However, Zhao was not a continuous reformer. in the 1950s, he was still a faithful believer of communist, which was believed as an important reason for his promotion as an officer in Guangdong, instead of Zhouzhou who was criticised for warmness and gentleness by E.L. Zhou, the prime minister. After his governing, more than 100 thousand innocents were sentenced to death or hard labour, only because of their race or family. About ten million citizens were starved at the beginning of the 1960s. It is impossible to figure out what changed Mr Zhao during the period called "The Cultural Revolution", but he gave up the belief of the planned economy. Consequently, he became a hero of Sichuan's residents.
Several decades ago, Zhao was ousted during the unrest for opposing military action. It was reported that he endorsed the demands of the protesters for a more accountable government and tougher anti-corruption measures. As a result of integrity, he was purged and detained until his death.
In a letter written from house arrest, he warned that China has succeeded despite the use of force, not because of it. He also expressed the anxiety towards the tightening society which he thought would undoubtedly result in a social depression. History was a slow art, it might take time for people to know and understand him if he will not be forgotten. But as his achievements moved from newness to permanence, he feels beamingly sure that individuals will remember him forever, thanks to the Internet.
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