Comparison between China and South Korea, South Korea’s path to democracy and future prospect of democracy in China
POLI 2105 Introduction to comparative politics
KIM DAYOON
2012516465
Compare China to Taiwan, South Korea, or Russia (choose 1 or more) and discuss how a democratic transformation could occur, and what the most likely path to democratization could be?(2000 words)
Abstract
This essay will compare China to South Korea and discuss how a democratic transformation could occur in South Korea. Also, I will discuss what would be the most likely path to democratization of China. I am intrigued by this topic since I am South Korean who currently live in Hong Kong, a part of China. To write this essay, I referred to online articles about China and South Korea. China and South Korea share East Asian culture and Confucianism and thus have similarities but also have many differences. I will examine the democratization history of South Korea and discuss whether democratization of China would be possible and suggest possible ways of China being democratized. Readers of this essay will be informed and understand more about South Korea’s political path and able to expect what may cause China to be democratized.
Introduction
China is a country with the biggest number of population of more than 1.3 billion, which contributes one fifth of the global population. In terms of land area, China is the second-largest country. China’s place in the world is getting bigger in a fast pace and it even threatens the power of U.S. If this fast economic growth of China goes on at this rate, it may even surpass U.S and become the largest economic power. Some argue that China already contributes to the growth of world economy more than the U.S. do.
Currently, as the world leader, the U.S. has big responsibilities on the world and is very influential on other countries’ matters. It intervenes with politics of other countries, sending military to solve conflicts in other countries and protecting and supporting their allies. For example, the U.S send military to Iraq
KIM DAYOON
2012516465
Compare China to Taiwan, South Korea, or Russia (choose 1 or more) and discuss how a democratic transformation could occur, and what the most likely path to democratization could be?(2000 words)
Abstract
This essay will compare China to South Korea and discuss how a democratic transformation could occur in South Korea. Also, I will discuss what would be the most likely path to democratization of China. I am intrigued by this topic since I am South Korean who currently live in Hong Kong, a part of China. To write this essay, I referred to online articles about China and South Korea. China and South Korea share East Asian culture and Confucianism and thus have similarities but also have many differences. I will examine the democratization history of South Korea and discuss whether democratization of China would be possible and suggest possible ways of China being democratized. Readers of this essay will be informed and understand more about South Korea’s political path and able to expect what may cause China to be democratized.
Introduction
China is a country with the biggest number of population of more than 1.3 billion, which contributes one fifth of the global population. In terms of land area, China is the second-largest country. China’s place in the world is getting bigger in a fast pace and it even threatens the power of U.S. If this fast economic growth of China goes on at this rate, it may even surpass U.S and become the largest economic power. Some argue that China already contributes to the growth of world economy more than the U.S. do.
Currently, as the world leader, the U.S. has big responsibilities on the world and is very influential on other countries’ matters. It intervenes with politics of other countries, sending military to solve conflicts in other countries and protecting and supporting their allies. For example, the U.S send military to Iraq