Beijing Review

Freedom vs. Order

The author is the first deputy president of the Central Institute of Socialism

Ancient Greek civilization is considered the cradle of modern Western civilizations, and Chinese civilization experienced crucial evolution around the same time during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). In fact, both civilizations faced similar historical situations from 500 to 300 B.C.

Great minds in the East

Over the last five decades in the Warring States Period, strategists and advisers were divided into two factions. The Qin State inside Hangu Pass, one of the most important passes 2100 years ago in China, was heavy with legalists and political

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