{"id":1032,"date":"2025-08-23T17:46:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.ovh\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2026-01-04T21:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:46:39","slug":"chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"China\u2019s Exported Ideology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract\"><\/span><strong>Abstract<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-right-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#Abstract\" >Abstract<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#I_Introduction\" >I. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#II_Ideological_Roots_of_Fuxing\" >II. Ideological Roots of Fuxing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#III_Mechanisms_of_Ideological_Export\" >III. Mechanisms of Ideological Export<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#1_The_Belt_and_Road_Initiative_BRI\" >1. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#2_Cultural_Diplomacy\" >2. Cultural Diplomacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#3_Digital_Authoritarianism\" >3. Digital Authoritarianism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#4_Normative_Vocabulary\" >4. Normative Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#IV_Authoritarian_Governance_as_a_Global_Alternative\" >IV. Authoritarian Governance as a Global Alternative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#V_Contradictions_and_Limits\" >V. Contradictions and Limits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#VI_Future_Outlook\" >VI. Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#VII_Conclusion\" >VII. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/geo-decrypt.eu\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/chinas-exported-ideology-fuxing-renaissance-and-governance-as-a-global-strategy\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">The concept of <em>fuxing<\/em>, or national renaissance, lies at the heart of Xi Jinping\u2019s governance vision. While originally framed as a domestic project of rejuvenation, <em>fuxing<\/em> has been reframed into an exportable ideology: a model of state-led development, stability, and sovereignty. This article examines how China projects <em>fuxing<\/em> globally through cultural diplomacy, infrastructure initiatives, and governance discourse, positioning authoritarian stability as an alternative to liberal democracy. It analyzes the strategic appeal, instruments of export, contradictions, and long-term implications of this ideological projection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Introduction\"><\/span><strong>I. Introductio<\/strong>n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Since the beginning of Xi Jinping\u2019s tenure in 2012, Chinese political discourse has been anchored in the concept of the <em>Chinese Dream<\/em> (<em>Zhongguo Meng<\/em>), which Xi defined as the \u201cgreat rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.\u201d This vision is closely tied to <em>fuxing<\/em>, meaning renaissance or rejuvenation, which encapsulates both a historical narrative of overcoming the \u201ccentury of humiliation\u201d and a forward-looking project of national greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Initially, <em>fuxing<\/em> was designed as a domestic doctrine to strengthen the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It reassured citizens that the Party was steering China toward prosperity, stability, and international respect. Yet as China\u2019s global profile expanded\u2014through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), growing foreign investments, and more assertive diplomacy\u2014<em>fuxing<\/em> began to transcend national boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China\u2019s leadership has increasingly promoted its governance model abroad: a system that prioritizes development, political stability, and sovereignty over pluralism or electoral democracy. For countries disillusioned with Western liberalism or struggling with governance challenges, this narrative offers an alternative. The export of <em>fuxing<\/em> thus represents not just a domestic legitimacy project but a global strategy aimed at shaping international norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">This article explores how <em>fuxing<\/em> has been transformed into a framework of ideological export. It begins by unpacking the doctrinal roots of the concept, then examines the instruments of exportation\u2014economic, cultural, digital, and normative\u2014before analyzing the global appeal of China\u2019s governance model. Finally, it addresses the contradictions and limits of this project, and its potential future trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Ideological_Roots_of_Fuxing\"><\/span><strong>II. Ideological Roots of Fuxing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">The concept of <em>fuxing<\/em> is not an invention of Xi Jinping. It has deep roots in Chinese intellectual and political history, often linked to narratives of decline and resurgence. During the late Qing and Republican periods, reformers and revolutionaries spoke of national \u201crenewal\u201d as a way to restore sovereignty and dignity in the face of imperial encroachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Xi\u2019s articulation of <em>fuxing<\/em> builds directly on this legacy. He has repeatedly emphasized that the CCP\u2019s mission is to deliver the \u201cgreat rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,\u201d linking China\u2019s modern trajectory to a teleological path of recovery from past humiliation. In this sense, <em>fuxing<\/em> is both a historical project (rectifying injustice) and a political program (achieving prosperity and strength).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Domestically, <em>fuxing<\/em> provides the CCP with a unifying vision that fuses nationalism with development. It frames economic growth as proof of Party competence, while military modernization and social stability demonstrate resilience against internal and external threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">But as Xi himself has noted, the <em>Chinese Dream<\/em> cannot be realized in isolation. A stable external environment and recognition of China\u2019s status are prerequisites for rejuvenation. This outward extension of <em>fuxing<\/em> laid the groundwork for its transformation into a doctrine of foreign policy and governance export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Mechanisms_of_Ideological_Export\"><\/span><strong>III. Mechanisms of Ideological Export<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China\u2019s ideological export does not operate through formalized doctrines akin to the Soviet Union\u2019s Marxist-Leninist model. Instead, it is more diffuse, pragmatic, and tied to instruments of power projection. Several mechanisms stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Belt_and_Road_Initiative_BRI\"><\/span><strong>1. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Launched in 2013, the BRI is the most visible manifestation of China\u2019s external vision. While primarily framed as an infrastructure and connectivity program, it carries ideological undertones. By promoting development-first cooperation, Beijing implicitly advances the idea that economic modernization can precede\u2014or even replace\u2014political liberalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">BRI projects often come with accompanying narratives of \u201cwin-win cooperation\u201d and \u201cmutual development.\u201d This language resonates with governments that see Western aid as conditional or intrusive. By offering roads, railways, ports, and digital infrastructure without overt demands for democratic reforms, China presents itself as a partner that respects sovereignty while delivering tangible progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cultural_Diplomacy\"><\/span><strong>2. Cultural Diplomacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Through Confucius Institutes, cultural centers, academic partnerships, and state-run media like CGTN and Xinhua, China promotes narratives of harmonious development and \u201ctelling China\u2019s story well.\u201d Cultural diplomacy connects <em>fuxing<\/em> to civilizational pride, positioning China not only as an economic giant but also as a cultural model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">This strategy blends soft power with ideological projection. By emphasizing Confucian values\u2014order, hierarchy, harmony\u2014Beijing aligns cultural revival with governance legitimacy, suggesting that China\u2019s political system is rooted in deep civilizational traditions rather than arbitrary authoritarianism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Digital_Authoritarianism\"><\/span><strong>3. Digital Authoritarianism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China has become a global leader in exporting surveillance and digital governance technologies. Companies like Huawei, Hikvision, and ZTE supply infrastructure that enables governments to monitor populations and control information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">This export is accompanied by normative advocacy: the idea of \u201ccyber-sovereignty,\u201d where each state controls its digital space without external interference. For regimes facing internal dissent or instability, this model offers both technological tools and ideological justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Normative_Vocabulary\"><\/span><strong>4. Normative Vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China\u2019s diplomacy consistently emphasizes principles of sovereignty, non-interference, and mutual respect. These terms serve as counter-norms to Western liberal discourse centered on democracy and human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">By embedding these concepts in UN resolutions, multilateral forums, and bilateral agreements, China gradually normalizes an alternative governance vocabulary. The narrative is simple but powerful: every state has the right to choose its path, and development should not be subordinated to Western political conditionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IV_Authoritarian_Governance_as_a_Global_Alternative\"><\/span><strong>IV. Authoritarian Governance as a Global Alternative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China does not explicitly declare its system superior to liberal democracy. Instead, it frames its governance as \u201cdifferent but effective.\u201d The implicit argument is twofold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Performance Legitimacy:<\/strong> The CCP delivers stability, economic growth, and poverty alleviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Procedural Critique:<\/strong> Western democracies are plagued by polarization, gridlock, and declining effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">This contrast has global resonance. For many developing countries, China\u2019s trajectory\u2014rapid growth without democratization\u2014offers a template. It suggests that authoritarianism can coexist with modernization, and even outperform democracy in delivering tangible results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Beijing further reinforces this appeal by positioning itself as a champion of multipolarity. By rejecting the universality of liberal values, China appeals to governments seeking autonomy from Western prescriptions. <em>Fuxing<\/em> thus becomes more than national rejuvenation: it embodies an alternative vision of governance in a multipolar world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V_Contradictions_and_Limits\"><\/span><strong>V. Contradictions and Limits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Despite its appeal, China\u2019s ideological export faces significant challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Accusations of Neo-colonialism:<\/strong> In Africa and parts of Asia, BRI projects have triggered debt concerns and resentment, undermining the narrative of \u201cmutual benefit.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Local Resistance:<\/strong> While elites may welcome Chinese investment, societies often remain skeptical of authoritarian models, preferring pluralism even if imperfect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Geopolitical Pushback:<\/strong> The United States, the European Union, Japan, and India actively promote counter-narratives\u2014highlighting transparency, accountability, and democratic resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Internal Contradictions:<\/strong> China\u2019s rhetoric of sovereignty sometimes clashes with coercive behavior, such as military pressure in the South China Sea or economic retaliation against states critical of Beijing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">These contradictions limit the universality of <em>fuxing<\/em> as an ideological export. It remains more appealing to governments than to societies, more pragmatic than inspirational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VI_Future_Outlook\"><\/span><strong>VI. Future Outlook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">The future of <em>fuxing<\/em> as a global ideology depends on several factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong> Can China deliver on its promises without overextending economically or politically? Failed projects or excessive debt could tarnish its image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Adaptation:<\/strong> To gain broader legitimacy, China may need to soften the authoritarian edge of its model, presenting it more as \u201cdevelopmental pragmatism\u201d than as a rigid system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Global Contestation:<\/strong> As ideological competition intensifies, the battle will not be fought only on material grounds but also on narratives of governance, legitimacy, and sovereignty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Ultimately, <em>fuxing<\/em> is not designed to replace liberal democracy everywhere but to offer an alternative where conditions allow. Its success will hinge on whether it can sustain credibility while resisting the backlash generated by its contradictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VII_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>VII. Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">China\u2019s <em>fuxing<\/em> began as a domestic rallying call, promising national rejuvenation under CCP leadership. Today, it has evolved into a doctrine of global projection\u2014an ideological export that combines development-first governance, respect for sovereignty, and authoritarian stability. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, cultural diplomacy, digital technologies, and normative advocacy, Beijing positions its system as a viable alternative to liberal democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">Yet the project remains fragile. Its appeal is strongest among political elites but weaker among societies. Its credibility is threatened by debt concerns, coercive practices, and growing geopolitical rivalry. Still, <em>fuxing<\/em> marks a significant transformation in China\u2019s role: from a state once wary of exporting ideology to a power that actively seeks to shape global norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:13px\">The contest between governance models\u2014liberal democracy versus authoritarian developmentalism\u2014will define the ideological dimension of world politics in the coming decades. Whether <em>fuxing<\/em> emerges as a durable paradigm or fades under the weight of contradictions will be one of the central questions of international order in the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Xi Jinping, <em>The Governance of China<\/em>, Vol. I\u2013III, Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2014\u20132020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Zheng Wang, <em>The Chinese Dream: Concept and Context<\/em>, Journal of Chinese Political Science, 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, \u201cNew Asian Security Concept for New Progress in Security Cooperation,\u201d 21 May 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Nad\u00e8ge Rolland, <em>China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative: Motives, Scope, and Challenges<\/em>, National Bureau of Asian Research, 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Bruno Ma\u00e7\u00e3es, <em>Belt and Road: A Chinese World Order<\/em>, London: Hurst, 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Christopher Walker &amp; Jessica Ludwig, <em>Sharp Power: Rising Authoritarian Influence<\/em>, National Endowment for Democracy, 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Steven Feldstein, <em>The Rise of Digital Repression: How Technology is Reshaping Power, Politics, and Resistance<\/em>, Oxford University Press, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:11px\">Deborah Brautigam, <em>The Dragon\u2019s Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa<\/em>, Oxford University Press, 2009.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abstract The concept of fuxing, or national renaissance, lies at the heart of Xi Jinping\u2019s governance vision. While originally framed as a domestic project of rejuvenation, fuxing has been reframed into an exportable ideology: a model of state-led development, stability, and sovereignty. 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