The Chinese Dream and the American dream 美国梦与中国梦
American Dream & Chinese Dream
CompaLeabharlann ison•different objects
• Chinese dream is the dream of a wealth and strong country, the accordance of the whole country • American dream is the dream of one’s own success overnight, the freedom and happiness of himself
Analysis
• Geographical conditions
America : surrounded by sea China: located in the center of the continent while With many countries bordering
• The composition of the population
America: a country of immigrants China: based on natives
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2015-5-23
American Dream & Chinese Dream
小组成员：叶天楚 周志伟 王彦卜
American Dream
• Define：freedom and democracy.
• Origin
Many European immigrants go to the United States are for their “American dreams”. For over two hundred years, the "American dream" has inspired young people all over the world come to this land and create find own value
American Dream VS Chinese Dream
Chinese Dream
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American Dream &Chinese dream
Introduction of American
Dream Introduction of Chinese Dream The difference between American dream and Chinese dream
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Introduction of American dream
Origin
American dream,first expressed by Jamesife should be better and richer and fuller for everyone,with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement”regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.(narrow sense) The idea of an American dream is rooted in the second sentence of the United States Declaration of Independence which states that “all men are created equal”and that they are”endowed(赋予）by their Creator with certain inalienable(不可剥夺的) Rights”including “Life,Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. (broad sense)
The American Dream VS the Chinese Dream
Junyan KongJaala A. ThibaultLinguistic 3C; Section #4February 11, 2014Paper #2; “Economy/Class”-Draft #2The American Dream VS the Chinese DreamForty years ago, when Dr. Martin Luther King was shot, his words “I have a dream,” spread across the world. And nowadays, as generally understood, the American dream means the individual opportunity that exists in America. The dream is a national ethos of the United States, a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for people, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. At the same time, in another country, president Xi Jinping indicated that the greatest Chinese dream is the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, during a speech at the National Museum’s exhibit. Many scholars and journalists have interpreted Mr. Xi’s words to mean that the Chinese dream is a collective vision, which contrasts with the American dream which is an individual one. However, in my point of view, both dreams have similar and different elements based on each nation’s unique circumstances. Different cultures have cultivated different values, beliefs, and different political cultures, which cannot be judged with a single meta-narrative (Li). In fact, their differences make it more possible for the American dream and the Chinese dream to coexist.A dream often starts from the pursuit of beautiful things and the desire for freedom from suffering. Because of differences in political systems, history and national strength, two dreams are also different. China is the one of the greatest developing countries in the world. 170 years ago, Japan launched massive aggression against China. Due to this aggression, Chinese people soon developed a strong awareness of saving the nation and ensuring its survival. What is more, China became a country with high self-esteem. And nowadays, the Chinese people are pursuing a national revival. As Wasserstrom said, “And he encourages the state media to promulgate the idea that the Chinese dream —a grand process of national resurgence that will return China to the position of global centrality it enjoyed before a century of humiliation at the hands of West, and Japan, between 1842 and 1949 — is about to be realized” (Wasserstrom). As a result, the Chinese dream is first of all a collective concept that a rich country and strong army are paramount.On the contrary, the American dream emerged in the Colonial Period. Many people immigrated to America for a better life. It has unique natural resources, geographical environment, and progressive ideas of equality and liberty. So the main dream for the nation is making sure people living in the country are rich and happy enough. For decades, the American dream has inspired individual creativity and positivity and has influenced the whole world a lot. What is more, the United States is also the richest and strongest country in the world. Also there are similarities between the Chinese dream and the American dream. The similarities lie in the common aspirations for a better life. While both dreams hope for success, the American dream stresses the spirit of freedom, social mobility and individual wealth but the Chinese dream pinpoints nation’ s prosperity, unity and stability.In 21st century, every country is in a critical historical period of the coexist of opportunities and challenges. Because of the growth of capitalism and globalization, all the countries connect to each other much better and have many opportunities for economic benefits. Also, the differences between culture and standard of living make every country face to the challenges of living qualities and country strength. It is true that capitalist ideology still holds a powerful influence over many people, like the American dream that if you work hard, you can raise your standard of living. Marche (269) says, “Work hard and stay late and you get to be a banker or doctor; drop out of high school or start using drugs and you’ll end up at McDonald’s.”But this idea is beginning to crack under the pressure of capitalism and the class system. As he says, “It is obvious that a class system has arrived in America – a recent study of the thirty- four countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that only Italy and Great Britain have less social mobility” (Marche 267). The American dream has now turned into a nightmare. While CEO salaries and corporate profits soar, workers are working harder and faster for less pay and benefits. Nowadays, the forces of inequality are simply too powerful and it has become the biggest challenge faced by the United States.As a developing country, China is facing much more challenges. Mr. Xi insists confidentially that the Chinese dream will satisfy not just his aspiration but those of “each Chinese person”. As Wasserstrom said, “However, it cannot hide the fact that China’s leaders continue to be plagued by nightmares not unlike those that haunted them in1989. Under Mr. Xi the party has carried out a fierce crackdown aimed at limiting dissent, often described the hardest since 1989.”It has also tightened control over the press and social media. What ismore, Mr. Xi saysthat the Chinese dream is to keep the economy growing. In the last three decades, china has lifted600million people out of poverty. To complete this, China has developed a lot of industries. As a result, the pollution strongly influenced people’s life nowadays. The air pollution, water pollution and some other pollution are all harmful to people’s health. As Wasserstrom said:Perhaps the most urgent fear is this: a sense among even those Chinese whose living standards have soared that frantic development has come at too high a price. Never in history have the promise and peril of head-spinning modernization been so apparent within the space of a single lifetime. Acountry where the authorities call the air in the capital “fine” on days when nearby skyscrapers are completely shrouded from view, where waterways are suddenly and inexplicably clogged by enormous numbers of pig carcasses, where once-revered elders live in rural poverty and isolation — this is the stuff of nightmares (Wasserstrom).I think it will take China much more time and money to deal with these problems.In addition, China and America are both facing some similar problems, especially some social issues like healthcare, education, housing and retirement. For example, healthcare is very important for both countries. They all need to pay more attention on keeping people away from suffering of diseases. In addition, both countries should ensure that everyone can receive high education. What is more, the high price of houses and the needs of the elderly for financial support during retirement are also big challenges for China and America to deal with. Last but not least, economic transformation, innovations, political reform and nation services are also main problems for all the countries in the world.I am an international student. So both the Chinese dream and the Americandream mean a lot to my family. I want to be an engineer when I finish my study in the college. As Chinese, I prefer contributing my talent to the nation’s prosperity than working for my own wealth. During my study abroad in America, I have found the United States an open country. The country provides the same opportunity to everyone in order to make people live a life with high quality. I think highly of the advantages of the American dream.Obviously, the Chinese dream is different from the American dreamand both countries are facing many challenges, but it does not necessarily lead to an inevitable clash between these two dreams or even these two states and cultures. It is inappropriate to argue over which dream is better. In my opinion, the whole world can benefit from these two dreams by accepting the essence and rejecting the slag.Work citedLi, Eric X,/talks/eric_x_li_a_tale_of_two_political_systems?language=zh-cn June 2013.Marche, Stephen. “We are not created equal.”America Now. 10th ed. Boston/New York: Bedford/St.Martin’s, 2013.267-269. Print.Wasserstrom, Jeffrey N. “The Elusive Chinese Dream.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 26 Dec. 2014. Web. 28 Jan.2015。
讲解稿The Chinese Dream and the American dream
前面的数字表示的是对应的ppt序号，是对应的ppt讲解词1 Good morning, everyone! It’s my great honor to stand here to speak to you all. Today I want to introduce a very hot topic in recent days: the Chinese dream and the American dream.2 The Chinese dream has become a very hot topic since it was rose. This picture records the moment of significance. November 29, 2012，General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping ,led the new session of central leaders visited the exhibition of The Road To Rejuvenation in National Museum of China. Without doubt, the Chinese dream is still a new concept that few of us are exactly aware of. However, I believed the American dream is farther more familiar to us. So I want to refer to the American dream before I introduce the Chinese dream.3 I will introduce the American dream from 5 parts:the origin,the definition,successful examples,development and the conditions.4Then, let’s start from the first part. Before the plane invented ,millions of immigrants were impressed by the statue of Liberty standing in front of New York Harbor.5 Liberty, the most charming word ever since we break the durance of feudal society, was considered as the essence of the American spirit.Liberty, which I think show common to the American Dream, means everyone has the right to choose the life he/she wants by ones effort.6 Well,what’s the American dream means. Or in another word,what’s the definition of the American dram. In short, American Dream is something about freedom ,liberty and prosperity. Generally speaking, in most Chinese mind ,It means that American are entitled to achieve their dreams by bringing their potential ,such as industriousness ,bravery, originality, determination and so on, into full play, instead of relying on a particular social class or assistance from others. They believed that they can achieve they dream no matter what their jobs are or what position they in. Job hunters, worker, soldiers, or farmers.7 People believed in the American dream because there are many successful examples continually appeared since the American dream has been risen.9 The term “American Dream” is used in many ways, thus it has different specific meanings in different years. But it essentially is an idea that anyone in the US can succeed through hard work and has the potential to lead a happy, successful life. In this way This idea hasn’t changes throughout time therefore has stayed the same now and then.10/11Benefit from the American dream, the US has the highest GDP in the word and the most powerful military force, the latest technology as well.11 In order to protect the availability of the American dream, American founded a lot of systems to protect people’s right to life and people’s right to development.13Going back to the Chinese dream I said earlier, the introduction of the Chinese dream will divided into three parts:the definition,the origin and the development.14 Xi jinping, firstly defined the Chinese dream in exhibition of The Road To Rejuvenation ：What is the the Chinese nation's great dream since the modern times is to realize the great revival, which must be able to achieve.Expound ：People sharing the opportunity to live a brilliant life.15 The struggle for industrialization and modernization came into being under the situation that China invaded by world powers.In order to save the nation from extinction,Chinese managed to make the country rich and powerful16 The basis of realizing the Chinese dream is to bring about national independence and people liberation.Finally,the establishment of the People's Republic of China created the political conditions of implementation.19Both are about the willing that to live a better life.20However,there are also many differences between the Chinese dream and the American dream in many aspects as we showed before.For examples,their definitions,their origins,the conditions that protect people’s right to achieve the dream and the purposes,or in another word,the reason why people put forward these concepts.21Personally speaking,the Chinese dream is about the struggle and success of the whole nation.It means rejuvenating the country through the road of socialism with Chinese characteristic.However,the American dream is about personal struggle and success.It means fully realize individual self value through your personal effort.。
美国梦和中国梦英语作文
美国梦和中国梦英语作文The "American Dream" and the "Chinese Dream" are two distinct cultural concepts that have captured the imagination of people around the world. Both dreams represent aspirationsfor a better life, but they are rooted in the unique historical, social, and economic contexts of the United States and China, respectively.The American Dream is often described as the set of ideals that includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, as well as the freedom to achieve one's own goals regardless of one's background. It is the belief that anyone, with enough determination and hard work, can attain a happy and successful life in the United States. This dream is closely tied to the country's history as a land of immigrants and its values of individualism and self-reliance.In contrast, the Chinese Dream, as articulated by China's leaders, is a more recent concept that emphasizes national rejuvenation and the pursuit of a better life for the Chinese people. It is centered around the idea of achieving the "great renaissance of the Chinese nation" and often includes the goals of improving the country's economic, political, and cultural standing in the world. The Chinese Dream also encourages individual prosperity but within the context of contributing to the collective strength and well-being of the nation.While the American Dream is more individualistic and focuses on personal success, the Chinese Dream is more collectivist and emphasizes the importance of individual achievements contributing to national goals. The American Dream is often associated with the pursuit of wealth and personal freedom, whereas the Chinese Dream is more about social harmony, stability, and the elevation of the country's status on the global stage.In conclusion, both the American Dream and the Chinese Dream are powerful ideas that inspire people to strive for a better future. However, they reflect the different culturalpriorities and historical trajectories of the United States and China. Understanding these dreams can provide valuable insights into the aspirations and values of these two influential nations.。
英文美国和中国梦AmericanDreamandChineseDream
American Dream and Chinese DreamAmerica is one of the most powerful countries in the world。
Its economy is developing rapidly. All the people are seeking to freedom， equality and happiness。
On the land, people have American Dream, for this dream，they are working hard and Struggling. What’s more,American Dream inspires millions of people from home and abroad to America, for achieving the American Dream.As is known to us， American Dream is the idea that life should be better, richer and fuller，with opportunity for each one.First of all， history about American Dream .America Dream began in the discovery of North America, it was due to opening of the sea lanes and discovery of the new continent， so there were great number of settlers and immigrants poured into the United States of America, they offered premise condition to American culture。
Chinese Dream or American Dream
Culture background
• China dream is initiation under the Chinese culture, promoting national good, good people, good will • The American dream was created in the capitalist society, has the color of capitalism。
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realization approach
• "Chinese dream" implemented by the peaceful rise of China, by the party of the national peoplesm with Chinese characteristics. • The realization of the "American dream" is by the way to implement the so-called globalization, its essence is the external expansion, plunder and invasion.
Chinese Dream or American Dream
"Chinese dream" and the "American dream” reflected the most powerful two powers in the world economy people's yearning for a better future, but they also have many differences.
AmericandreamandChinesedream
American dream and Chinese dreamThe origin of the American Dream stems from the departure in government and economics from the models of the Old World. This allowed unprecedented freedom, especially the possibility of dramatic upward social mobility. Additionally, from the American Revolutionary War well into the later half of the nineteenth century, many of America's physical resources were unclaimed and held out the promise of land ownership and lucky investment in land or industry. The development of the Industrial Revolution combined with the great natural resources of the enormous and as yet unsettled continent created the possibility of achieving wealth. However,The origin of the Chinese Dream is that our new presi dent Xi Jinping came up with the dream ofthe Chinese nation's r ejuvenation on December 29, 2012.He said: the Chinese dream is a dream of national strength prosperity and people’s happiness. Our people have better education, more stable jobs, more income, greater social security, better medical and health care, improved housing conditions and better environment. They want their children to grow well, have ideal jobs and lead a more enjoyable life .To meet their desire for a happy life is our mi ssion.The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of usourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.That the entire world derives material benefits from the Chinese Dream is apparent in a global economy. Higher standards of living mean greater consumption of goods and services in China, which works to create jobs and prosperity in a multiplier effect worldwide. China's commitment to science enables all peoples to share in China's success, often by making new technologies widely available at low costs. China will become more assertive, more aggressive and more expansionist in foreign affairs, especially when dealing with smaller neighbors. Even though China's leaders avow "No matter how strong China becomes, China will never seek hegemony", there's still the worry that sometime in the future, newer reasons will emerge to belie the older promises. One never knows, foreigners fret, when the "gentle giant" will have a change of heart, when the "awakened lion" will not be so "peaceful, pleasant and civilized".Every country has its own socioeconomic orientation.For the United States,the power that drives socioeconomic development is what the people widely know as American Dream.Being an American living inChina for many years,I rarely hear the Chinese bring up “The Chinese Dream”.However, in my opinion moder n China is in an era of rapid development and the promotion of continued development’s driving forces is the Chinese Dream,which holds similar characteristics with the American Dream.。
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Representatives of the American Dream
Abraham Lincolnt of the American Dream
• The term “American Dream” is used in many ways, thus it has different specific meanings in different years. • But ,when it comes to the essence,we can see that this idea hasn’t changes throughout time therefore has stayed the same now and then.
Then,
What is “china Dream”?
What is the the Chinese nation's great dream since the modern times is to realize the great revival,which must be able to achieve.
The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work. "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" James Truslow Adams in 1931
The accomplishment of the American Dream
Conditions
Protect the right to development: • Education system • American Election System • The supervision system Protect the right to life: • Charitable institution • Medical insurance system
I say to you today my friends so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
Xi Jinping, president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the PRC Central Military Commission (CMC)
Expounded ： People sharing the opportunity to live a brilliant life.
• Every Chinese is a member of the ‘dream team’, and a comaker of the ‘Chinese Dream’
Similarity
Both are about the willing that to live a better life.
Fully realize individual self value through
Liberty and the American Dream
Liberty was considered as the essence of the American spirit.
Liberty means everyone has the right to choose the life he/she wants by ones effort.
The origin of Chinese Dream
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Further explorations
• The basis of realizing the chinese dream is to bring about national independence and people liberation. • Finally,the establishment of the People's Republic of China created the political conditions of implementation.
Differences
Chinese Struggle and success of the whole nation.
American Personal Struggle and success.
Rejuvenating the country through the road of socialism with Chinese characteristic.
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I Have A Dream
------Martin Luther King