What kind of country is America now?

Although it has become more and more open, people still don't know much about American civilization. It is no accident that the United States has been rising continuously in the past two hundred years. In today's world, many people are willing to immigrate to the United States. It is no accident that some senior cadres in China always use their power to send their children to the United States. Moreover, it can be concluded that for a long time to come, the United States will continue to develop and create more miracles of civilization.

The United States has the most allies. How many powerful countries in the world today are not allies of the United States? The United States has sent spaceships into space again and again. For the first time in human history, we sent humans to the moon, and now we are trying to explore Mars and Venus. The economic output value of the United States ranks first in the world. Many people in the United States win the Nobel Prize in Science at the same time every year. The United States has the most powerful military strength in the world today and controls the most powerful military group in the world-NATO.

Ignoring the power of the United States is pure self-deception. Despising the United States and going its own way will inevitably lead to passivity. It is a wise attitude to face up to the United States, treat its strength realistically and analyze the characteristics of American civilization objectively and rationally, which is indeed conducive to the progress of our nation.

American history is not long. For various reasons, 17 and 8 centuries, a large number of Europeans flooded into the United States. But at first America was a British colony. Washington led the American people in their struggle to consolidate the British colonists, drove them away and established the United States of America. But Washington is a soldier. How to write the most advanced thoughts of governing the country into the constitution and establish a dynamic political system is not something that Washington can accomplish, but under the leadership of Jefferson. Since then, decentralization, advocacy of human rights, competition among political parties, rotation and universal suffrage have laid a solid foundation. For hundreds of years, the alternation of presidents in the United States has been orderly, except for two presidents who were forced to step down halfway because of violating the Constitution. The separation of powers has played an effective role in preventing tyranny and corruption, which everyone who is willing to face up to the facts has to admit.

The United States implements a market economy, in which different enterprises compete freely and the government provides services. What kind of service is this? "You start, I register; You make money, I collect taxes; I don't care if you go bankrupt. " In this way, enterprises can gain more room for development, and the government does not have to worry about bankruptcy and other things. Because the production and operation of enterprises are profitable, most of the first-class talents in the United States are concentrated in enterprises. To survive in American enterprises, a person can jump ship freely, and those who have the ability can make great use of it and get high pay. If you work hard, people with skills can survive and get better income. People who have nothing to do have to be laid off. I can't help it This is competition. This fierce competition has brought great vitality to society.

The richest people live in America. However, it seems that spending money casually is not their habit. Many rich people spend their money on charity and public welfare undertakings. Most citizens in the United States have high incomes, can afford houses and cars, can travel abroad, and can afford their children's schooling-of course, private schools and famous universities are expensive, and not every civilian child can afford them. The United States also has a relatively complete social security system, so that people with low incomes can also get life security. In America, "money" has great power. It is convenient for rich people to go into politics. With money, you can buy good goods and even travel in space. With money, if the crime committed is not particularly serious, the punishment can be mitigated. If you have money, you can ask the president to accompany you to dinner.

The United States has produced many great figures in its history of more than 200 years. It can be said that the stars shine. Politicians, such as Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. George W. Bush is also an excellent politician. His courage and courage are superior to many other politicians of our time. Writers, such as Dickinson, Whitman, Jack London, Mark Twain. Thinkers, such as Emerson, Russell and Dewey. There are countless scientists and entrepreneurs. There is no doubt that in today's world, the most concentrated talent is the United States. A good environment and mechanism can produce first-class talents. But being too eager for quick success and instant benefit seems to be not conducive to the emergence of first-class ideological and cultural talents. For example, Emerson and Whitman appeared in the United States a century ago, but it seems difficult to produce similar great men in this environment now. It seems that Americans don't particularly need the new Emerson and Whitman. Because Emerson and Whitman's passion, innovation, cherishing personal values and free spirit have been enough for them to enjoy for centuries.

The United States respects human rights and human values and dignity. In the United States, anyone who attacks others at will must bear legal responsibility. In the name of violating family planning, compulsory abortion for women is even more unimaginable in the United States. The police have very strict rules on the detention and arrest of suspects. An American does not need any temporary residence permit to live in another part of the country for a short time. It is forbidden by law that the boss arbitrarily delays the working hours of workers and deducts their wages. There are no special restrictions on watching overseas TV and broadcasting services. Religious belief is a private matter of citizens, and no one or organization can interfere at will. These are all related to the democratic tradition, perfect legal system and the continuous struggle of the American people for hundreds of years. For example, the improvement of black rights can not be separated from the hard work of many black movement leaders in the past hundred years.

The United States is a country with a large individualistic market. Tocqueville, a famous French scholar, is also hostile to individualism, but after in-depth investigation in the United States, he has a new understanding of individualism, thinks that individualism is a mature and calm feeling, and gives a new definition of individualism. According to American individualism values, Americans recognize the rationality of a person's pursuit of self-interest, and think that a person is serving himself while serving others. Pay attention to the self-worth of individual life. Oppose the excessive intervention of the state and society in personal life. Emphasize personal struggle and think that anything is possible as long as he works hard by himself. The whole American society is based on this individualistic value. Of course, this kind of values also has its negativity, but it takes into account everyone's rights, interests and values, is conducive to stimulating everyone's enthusiasm and promoting social development, and is a fundamental breakthrough in feudal social values that ignore individual rights.

At the same time, Americans also emphasize that egoism should be legal, honest and based on self-interest that does not harm others. Therefore, it can minimize the negative impact of individualism. China, a country in a feudal society for a long time, ignored the value, dignity and interests of individuals; After the establishment of socialist society, for a long time, it was unilaterally emphasized that "subordinates obey superiors, the minority obeys the majority, and the individual obeys the collective", and there was a surprising lack of individuality and individualism, which was really a big misunderstanding of social development.

Many people mistakenly believe that Americans are hypocritical, cynical and have no sense of social responsibility. This statement is not realistic. Many China people who have been to the United States have the impression that Americans are straightforward, law-abiding and helpful. When encountering difficulties in the United States, China compatriots often look at you coldly, while Americans who are strangers to you lend you a helping hand. Americans obey order in public places. Even in entertainment places and shopping malls, people are used to talking in a low voice, without noise and quarrel. 1995, the World Trade Center in New York, USA was bombed. During the evacuation, although the smoke filled the air and the electricity and elevators stopped, everyone was not afraid of danger and took care of each other. Under the guidance of firefighters, hand in hand to form a human chain. After hours of long groping, tens of thousands of people in the building are all out of danger. This incident reflects the good quality of Americans from one side.

The United States is a country with a considerable proportion of immigrants. This makes American culture have a distinctive feature: different cultures coexist, and they communicate and promote each other, forming a cultural melting pot. So some people call American culture alloy culture, also called "cocktail culture". There is a story: at a grand banquet, people from different countries are bragging about the beauty of their wines. China people took out the antique Maotai. The Russians took out vodka. The French took out big champagne. The Germans took out their whisky. It's the American's turn, only to see him mix all kinds of wine together, and then raise a glass and say, this is called cocktail. Cocktails embody the American national spirit-synthesis is creation. Being good at absorbing and innovating other cultures makes American culture full of vitality.

The United States adheres to pragmatism in its foreign relations. Safeguarding national interests has been a tradition since the founding of the United States. If it harms the interests of the United States, the United States will resolutely fight back, never compromise with it, never emphasize "focusing on the overall situation of friendship between the two countries" and keep making concessions. The United States is so arrogant that sometimes some countries can't accept it. Such as attacking Iraq without the authorization of the United Nations. Americans' attitude towards the United Nations is itself a manifestation of pragmatism. If it is good for them, they will support the United Nations. If it's not good for you, bypass the United Nations. Americans generally do not engage in military aggression, and the United States resolutely opposes the militarism of Japan and Germany during World War II.

The United States puts commercial interests first, and the primary role of its military power is to protect business and national security, not for military expansion. But it should also be used to deter other military forces that challenge the existence of the United States. The United States will also be merciful and support the economic and social development of small and weak countries in the world, but the United States has conditions to do so and will not give alms at will regardless of the target. In the eyes of Americans, such a government must be crazy to give freely to others with the hard-earned money of its own people. Because of this, the United States is often attacked by others.

Americans have different views on the socialist system. The practice of socialism for more than 80 years is too rigid in economic system, political system and ideological culture, and they are very dissatisfied with the neglect of human rights, values and dignity. After World War II, especially after President Reagan came to power, the United States has always supported the democratization process of socialist countries. But it is not realistic to say that the United States supports the democratization of socialist countries in order to make these countries become vassals of the United States. In fact, once democratized, these countries may not only obey the orders of the United States, but even argue with the United States for their own national interests. I think this is the reality of life.

In a word, America is a prism. Not only here, but also there. It has vitality. The foundation of People's Republic of China (PRC) has been developing for hundreds of years. It is good at self-regulation. The economic crisis that blocked 1929, the economic depression in the 1970s, the Pearl Harbor incident, and the 9 1 1 incident. It left a stain on history. Like killing Indians. It led the formulation of the Charter of the United Nations, but it often ignored this point. It provides fair competition opportunities for more people. It condemns and even intervenes in human rights violations in some countries, which objectively promotes the progress of human rights in all countries of the world. But it also has many human rights problems of its own.

China has a long history of dealing with the United States. As a nation, China and the United States have no deep hatred. This is different from Sino-Japanese relations. As two big countries in the world today and permanent members of the Security Council, China and the United States have their own needs and share great responsibilities in the international community. They should strengthen cooperation and establish a close relationship. At present, the biggest factor affecting Sino-US relations is the difference in social systems between the two countries. I believe that socialism and capitalism have existed for a long time, and the people of China have the wisdom to face up to these two social systems, learn from each other's strengths and establish a development model that suits them. This will undoubtedly play a very important role in promoting the healthy development of Sino-US relations.