China Policy's Kelly Says Reform Has Sacred Meaning

The transcript discusses China's focus on domestic issues and the challenges it faces, including the need for reforms. It highlights the ideological thrust that necessitates emphasizing threats and risks, and the political dynamics surrounding the term 'reform'. The discussion also contrasts reform with revolution, noting the historical shift in China's political narrative since Deng Xiaoping's era.

What is one of the main challenges China is trying to address according to the first section?

• Environmental pollution

• Technological advancement

• Cultural preservation

• Decline in global trade

Why does the ideological thrust in China require threats and risks to be emphasized?

• To maintain political control

• To promote cultural exchange

• To justify military expansion

• To encourage foreign investment

What is the significance of the term 'reform' in the context of China's political landscape?

• It signifies a return to traditional values

• It is a tool for political leverage

• It indicates a shift towards isolationism

• It represents a focus on environmental issues

How has the term 'reform' evolved in China's political narrative over the years?

• It has lost its significance

• It has replaced revolution as a key narrative

• It has become synonymous with revolution

• It has been used to describe economic decline

What was the role of Deng Xiaoping in the context of China's reform era?

• He led the country towards isolation

• He opened up the reform era

• He initiated the cultural revolution

• He focused on military expansion