Issue 5, 2024 

Old Europe, New Right

Contents

▍Overseas

The Battle for Internet Control: The Game between the US  Government and Platforms Wu Xuan

▍Cover Story: Old Europe, New Right Wing

Conservative Internationalism: Hungary’s Path to Self-Strengthening in the Changing World System Kong Yuan

Orban’s anti-west logic stems from his political pursuit of Hungary’s quest for self-improvement in the context of global system change. In his view, “rise of the East” is an inevitable historical change and a once-in-a-century development opportunity for Hungary. However, the mainstream of the West follows the “left-wing liberalism” route, develops transatlantic alliances, promotes East-West confrontation, and increasingly becomes a shackle for Hungary’s development. To this end, Hungary needs a grand strategy that can be independently set. On the one hand, by developing right-wing international alliances to shape the political and cultural ecology of the West. On the other hand, It seeks to promote reconciliation between the East and the West through Eurasian “interconnectivity”.

Saving the Motherland from the Illusion of “Liberty, Equality,  Fraternity”? — The National Rally in France’s National Path Debate Ma Linhe

In 2024, the political turmoil in France continues to attract the world’s attention. The success of the National Rally party is closely related to issues such as globalization, representative democracy, immigration and identity. It is also attributed to the party’s transformation towards a mainstream image in recent years. Starting from the huge controversy of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, this article explores, from dimensions of historical context and current evolution, how the National Rally party inherited the tradition of French right-wing nationalism and how it created a mainstream party image that meets the requirements of the new era, and what France’s “right turn” means for both the country itself and the world. 

The Dilemma of Far-Right Parties’“Institutionalization”? — Taking the Alternative for Germany as an Example Ma Jiahong

The far-right political parties in Europe have evolved into a significant political force. “Populism” is often used to describe this phenomenon, while “non-establishment party”addresses difficulties in defining political extremes and clarifies populism’s ambiguities. This concept also concerns the institutionalization issue of such parties.  AfD’s political program promotes a series of values that fundamentally challenged the prevailing consensus among Germany‘s establishment parties. However, the notable electoral successes achieved by the AfD to some extent indicate a potential for re-institutionalization, which exactly justified it a typical “non-establishment party”. The political future of the party needs to be carefully evaluated in terms of its own policy flexibility, the possibility of forming a government, and its compatibility with the political direction of Germany's development.

Awakening or Continuing Coma — The Rise and Impact of Right-Wing Parties in Italy Zhong Zhun  Wei Kangting

European Far-Right: Tired Nationalism Lorenzo Marsili

▍Academic Review

Contemporary Populism and Its “Rationality” — History and  Theory Partha Chatterjee

▍Focus

BRICS Currency: From Concept to Reality New Multinational Cooperation Gong Gang

Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Chinese Capital “Going Out” Xiuyuan  Research Center

Apprentice Defeats Master — The Combinatorial Innovation of  Chinese Internet Companies Chen Yongwei

▍The Wealth of Nations

The Advancement of Industrial Parks Zhou Weilin

What Can Digital China Look Like? — Several Strategic Issues in CSun Xi hina’s Development of Digital Economy Sun Xi  Wang Yanmin  Cai Jinjiang

The digital economy and digital transformation are currently the most concerning issues in China. This article aims to clarify several basic issues related to the development of the digital economy in China from a strategic perspective. Start with two digital economy scenarios, we discuss the central topics of “product digitization” and “AI+”, providing recommendations on corresponding government policies and corporate strategies. We hope to help people better reflect and criticize those popular clichés about digital economy in China today, reshaping our societal imagination of the digital economy.

▍Re-recognize the West

The Third Crisis of the U.S. Supreme Court?  Li Haolin

The U.S. Supreme Court historically faced two judicial crises, stemming from decisions that exacerbated deep social conflicts. These rulings, whether maintaining or changing the status quo, sparked political reactions that forged new constitutional wills. However, this pattern seems obsolete in today’s America. The current “decentralization” of political issues means that while Supreme Court decisions remain controversial, they no longer catalyze new constitutional wills. Consequently, the Court will be the primary arbiter of social issues for a time, but without resolving underlying disputes. Whether this polarization and stalemate herald change or a “new normal” in American society remains uncertain, with the 2024 election serving as a crucial determinant.

▍Observation·Society

133  Buying or Building: Farmers’ Dynamic Choices in the Process of Urbanization Jiao Changquan, Dong Jingying

The Formation of Global Yiwu Gao Mengran, Lyu Peng

This paper aims to reexamine the “Yiwu model”. It argues that Yiwu’s successful accommodation of international merchants is a crucial driver of its prosperity; the relevant experiences should be considered an integral part of the “Yiwu model”. Furthermore, Yiwu’s inclusivity towards the super-diversity brought by numerous international merchants inspires us to reflect on the inherent patterns of Western global cities. It also prompts us to explore the diversity within globalization practices formed on the basis of China‘s reform and opening-up experience.

▍Trends

Artificial Intelligence: From Thought Movement to Technological Revolution  Zhu Jiaming