The Chinese perspective is an open and evolving theoretical system.From a spatiotemporal viewpoint,it can be theoretically distilled into such four dimensions as the world dimension,the historical dimension,the practi...The Chinese perspective is an open and evolving theoretical system.From a spatiotemporal viewpoint,it can be theoretically distilled into such four dimensions as the world dimension,the historical dimension,the practical dimension,and the theoretical dimension,which collectively form a“unified framework of four”of logical construction.The“world”dimension represents the synchronic extension of human rights practices,outwardly touching on the shared values of all humanity guided by relational rationality and the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity.The“historical”dimension reflects the diachronic extension of China’s path of human rights development,encompassing the cultural subjectivity of Chinese civilization and the complex context of modern human rights endeavors.The“practical”dimension serves as the“meta-perspective”of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights,where the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the people-centered approach constitute the fundamental stance for developing the perspectives of human rights and human rights governance.The“theoretical”dimension focuses on the deconstruction and reconstruction of indigenous human rights notions,emphasizing a set of values that are confident,inclusive,equitable,shared,and forward-looking.The“world”dimension of“taking the world as a method”,provides a reference perspective for“taking China as a method”narrative centered on the“historical-practical-theoretical”framework,while the latter injects a human rights methodology grounded in Chinese wisdom into the former.By integrating these four dimensions,a more profound and comprehensive understanding of the value core and normative paradigm of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights can be achieved.展开更多
General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on respecting and protecting human rights constitute the theoretical core of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights,being considered as the representative...General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on respecting and protecting human rights constitute the theoretical core of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights,being considered as the representative discourses and the fundamental guiding ideology of China’s human rights discourse system.The“substantive nature”theoretically signifies the“people-centeredness”of the Chinese path to human rights and contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights.It emphasizes the goal-oriented nature of human rights protection,with its essence lying in the balance of theory and the unity of subjectivity and objectivity of human rights.The“substantive nature”of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights is primarily manifested in its theoretical opposition to“politicization of human rights”;its emphasis on the theoretical starting point of human rights protection and its focus on truly and effectively upholding human dignity;its proposal of more reasonable and feasible pathways for human rights protection;and its more scientific delineation of the goals and directions of human rights protection.“Living a happy life is the primary human right.”The representative assertion of the“substantive”contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights represents a theoretical transcendence of the“formalistic”Western human rights perspectives.展开更多
Unemployment remains a major chaD- lenge for the South African Government as the country moves to uplift its previously disenfranchised people. Xiamen University＇s Ren Peiqiang, a visiting scholar at the Center for C...Unemployment remains a major chaD- lenge for the South African Government as the country moves to uplift its previously disenfranchised people. Xiamen University＇s Ren Peiqiang, a visiting scholar at the Center for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, believes the country＇s strict labor laws and strong trade union culture make many foreign companies reluctant to employ South Africans. His edited thoughts are as follows：展开更多
There are so many different opinions on whether the autonomy of will is applied in labor contract.In this paper,the author discusses the application and limitation of autonomy of will in labor contract,and puts forwar...There are so many different opinions on whether the autonomy of will is applied in labor contract.In this paper,the author discusses the application and limitation of autonomy of will in labor contract,and puts forward some suggestions on the application of Article 43 of Law of the Application of Law for Foreign-related Civil Relationships after the introduction of Chinese legislation of the applicable law of labor contract.Autonomy of will is a useful principle in resolving disputes arising from foreign-related labor contract in China.展开更多
The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from unive...The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from universal.For some,it’s the stability of a pay cheque and a clear path for career growth.展开更多
Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young pe...Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.展开更多
A Green Lifestyle The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore how personal actions are related to sustainable development.
The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore how we can cope with the influence of short videos.
On December 4,2023,the China Society for Human Rights Studies hosted a seminar in Beijing commemorating the 75^(th) Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Participants discussed topics such as the si...On December 4,2023,the China Society for Human Rights Studies hosted a seminar in Beijing commemorating the 75^(th) Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Participants discussed topics such as the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,China’s theories and practices in respecting and safeguarding human rights,the three global initiatives and global human rights governance,human rights protection in the digital age,and telling Chinese stories of human rights in the new era.The discussions led to a broad consensus and achieved positive results.展开更多
The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective. This month we discuss inter-marriage and the impact of different cultural backgrounds.
基金This paper is a phased achievement of the Major Project of the Key Research Base for Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education in 2024,titled“Theoretical Legal Studies in the Field of Human Rights”(Project Approval Number 24JJD820002).
文摘The Chinese perspective is an open and evolving theoretical system.From a spatiotemporal viewpoint,it can be theoretically distilled into such four dimensions as the world dimension,the historical dimension,the practical dimension,and the theoretical dimension,which collectively form a“unified framework of four”of logical construction.The“world”dimension represents the synchronic extension of human rights practices,outwardly touching on the shared values of all humanity guided by relational rationality and the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity.The“historical”dimension reflects the diachronic extension of China’s path of human rights development,encompassing the cultural subjectivity of Chinese civilization and the complex context of modern human rights endeavors.The“practical”dimension serves as the“meta-perspective”of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights,where the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the people-centered approach constitute the fundamental stance for developing the perspectives of human rights and human rights governance.The“theoretical”dimension focuses on the deconstruction and reconstruction of indigenous human rights notions,emphasizing a set of values that are confident,inclusive,equitable,shared,and forward-looking.The“world”dimension of“taking the world as a method”,provides a reference perspective for“taking China as a method”narrative centered on the“historical-practical-theoretical”framework,while the latter injects a human rights methodology grounded in Chinese wisdom into the former.By integrating these four dimensions,a more profound and comprehensive understanding of the value core and normative paradigm of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights can be achieved.
文摘General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on respecting and protecting human rights constitute the theoretical core of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights,being considered as the representative discourses and the fundamental guiding ideology of China’s human rights discourse system.The“substantive nature”theoretically signifies the“people-centeredness”of the Chinese path to human rights and contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights.It emphasizes the goal-oriented nature of human rights protection,with its essence lying in the balance of theory and the unity of subjectivity and objectivity of human rights.The“substantive nature”of contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights is primarily manifested in its theoretical opposition to“politicization of human rights”;its emphasis on the theoretical starting point of human rights protection and its focus on truly and effectively upholding human dignity;its proposal of more reasonable and feasible pathways for human rights protection;and its more scientific delineation of the goals and directions of human rights protection.“Living a happy life is the primary human right.”The representative assertion of the“substantive”contemporary Chinese perspective on human rights represents a theoretical transcendence of the“formalistic”Western human rights perspectives.
文摘Unemployment remains a major chaD- lenge for the South African Government as the country moves to uplift its previously disenfranchised people. Xiamen University＇s Ren Peiqiang, a visiting scholar at the Center for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, believes the country＇s strict labor laws and strong trade union culture make many foreign companies reluctant to employ South Africans. His edited thoughts are as follows：
文摘There are so many different opinions on whether the autonomy of will is applied in labor contract.In this paper,the author discusses the application and limitation of autonomy of will in labor contract,and puts forward some suggestions on the application of Article 43 of Law of the Application of Law for Foreign-related Civil Relationships after the introduction of Chinese legislation of the applicable law of labor contract.Autonomy of will is a useful principle in resolving disputes arising from foreign-related labor contract in China.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from universal.For some,it’s the stability of a pay cheque and a clear path for career growth.
文摘Pragmatic Spending The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss the correct attitude towards spending.In China,a shift is taking place among the young people-away from flashy consumerism towards more practical,budget-conscious choices.On Chinese social media,the term“delicately poor”once captured a generation’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection despite tight budgets.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore our gains and losses from digitalisation.
文摘A Green Lifestyle The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore how personal actions are related to sustainable development.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore how we can cope with the influence of short videos.
文摘On December 4,2023,the China Society for Human Rights Studies hosted a seminar in Beijing commemorating the 75^(th) Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Participants discussed topics such as the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,China’s theories and practices in respecting and safeguarding human rights,the three global initiatives and global human rights governance,human rights protection in the digital age,and telling Chinese stories of human rights in the new era.The discussions led to a broad consensus and achieved positive results.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective. This month we discuss inter-marriage and the impact of different cultural backgrounds.
