state identity and the clash of civilizations 
Lecturer:Professor Wang Yan, CASS 
Discussants:Professor Jing Yuejin, Renmin University of China;Professor Zheng Yefu, Peking University;Prof. Mao Yushi, Unirule Institute of Economics;Prof. Zhang Shuguang, Unirule Institute of Economics;Prof. Sheng Hong, Unirule Institute of Economics 
 
 
Professor Wang introduced the research of American political scientist Huntington. He argued against the widely misconception that non-western civilizations were against modern democracies which was incorrectly termed as Huntington’s view. He contended that there should be a dialogue among civilizations to avoid the violent clashes.

He then contends that American identity included four parts, race, social properties, culture and political ideology. These four factors were also highlighted by Huntington. Professor Wang contended that the clash among civilizations were also a challenge to transitional China. He contended that China was a consolidated community of civilization, not a nation state. Confucianism was the cohesion factor behind it.

Professor Wang also pointed out that China as a civilized country was not in clash with secularist country. However, Chinese culture should rely on some specific political architecture which did not exist nowadays. It remained some scattered parts. He contended that Chinese cultures should be reformed in the future to adapt better.