Abstract:The global spread of COVID-19 has increased difference among different social institutions and civilizations, and intensified the conflict of interest and ideology between countries. Political actors' value perception of state and government responsibility has great impact on their power organization, institutional framework and governance structure. This thesis elaborates upon national capacity, comparing the historical origin and system logic behind the difference between China and the West in fighting COVID-19. In terms of political value basis, China promotes politics of virtue while the West is dominated by politics of rationality. In terms of organizational mobilization, China is a tight society while the West is a loose society. In terms of institutional absorption capacity, China stresses the unity between family and nation while the West puts right first. In terms of institutional resilience, China is an active state while the West follows minimal statism. The COVID-19 has exposed many long-standing problems in western political ideas and institutions. Building a governance system conducive to the development of mankind has thus become a core issue. China can provide useful ideological inspiration and institutional resources to solve human problems. Firstly, it is necessary to stress the political logic of responsibility, review and redefine the role and function of the state. Secondly, it is necessary to enhance internal cohesion and rebuild organic connection between the public and private spheres. Thirdly, it is necessary to build a coordinated network of communication between different level to improve the grass-root governance. Lastly, it is necessary to raise awareness of coordination in response to crises and push for a new order of global governance.
李媛媛. 比较视域下国家能力建设的历史渊源、制度逻辑及中国贡献[J]. 《深圳大学学报》(人文社科版), 2022, 39(2): 5-12.
LI Yuan-yuan. Historical Origin, System Logic of National Capacity Development and China's Contribution under a Comparative Perspective. , 2022, 39(2): 5-12.