Summary of Lee Kuan Yew's One Man's View of the World

By IRB Media

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#1 The Chinese have always believed that the country is safe only when the center is strong. A weak center means confusion and chaos, while a strong center leads to a peaceful and prosperous China.

#2 The Communist Party still retains its hold over China. The state security apparatus is able to nip any unrest in the bud, but it is also able to take the side of villagers against corrupt local officials.

#3 China’s economy has grown significantly, and the country will continue to do so over the next few decades. Militarily, it will make big strides and develop the technology and capabilities that will allow it to protect its power.

#4 The Chinese government is likely to move towards a more participatory form of government. They will not allow free-for-all elections, but they will allow controlled electoral contests between candidates approved by the Party.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Aug 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9798350017830

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The Chinese have always believed that the country is safe only when the center is strong. A weak center means confusion and chaos, while a strong center leads to a peaceful and prosperous China.

#2

The Communist Party still retains its hold over China. The state security apparatus is able to nip any unrest in the bud, but it is also able to take the side of villagers against corrupt local officials.

#3

China’s economy has grown significantly, and the country will continue to do so over the next few decades. Militarily, it will make big strides and develop the technology and capabilities that will allow it to protect its power.

#4

The Chinese government is likely to move towards a more participatory form of government. They will not allow free-for-all elections, but they will allow controlled electoral contests between candidates approved by the Party.

#5

China’s corruption is deep-rooted in its culture. The Chinese have never accepted the rule of law or governance institutions, and instead, they have developed their own system. However, they will never operate at their maximum capacity because of these limitations.

#6

China’s social mobility is still not as stratified as that of other countries. While the country has produced a top crop every generation, they do not marry each other, and their children do not stay at the top.

#7

The Singapore government has been interested in how we have been able to maintain our grassroots activity, meet-the-people sessions, and Peoples Association. They have already implemented some of these ideas, and given orders to keep in touch with the ground and attend to its problems.

#8