China's Autonomous Knowledge System Requires More Than Chinese Characteristics

China's Autonomous Knowledge System Requires More Than Chinese Characteristics

China's push to build an autonomous knowledge system, initiated by President Xi Jinping in 2016, is facing challenges in achieving true autonomy. The system, which aims to develop philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, needs to be open to global knowledge and ideas to succeed. Experts argue that the system's current focus on Chinese characteristics is limiting its potential and hindering its ability to achieve true autonomy. The system's success will depend on its ability to engage with global knowledge and ideas, rather than just relying on Chinese characteristics.