Human Security: China’s Discourses and Experience

Journal Title: Journal of Human Security - Year 2016, Vol 12, Issue 1

Abstract

This article addresses three research questions by elaborating on how the idea of human security is understood or defined by the government and social actors in China; how the distinction between the “protection” aspect and “empowerment” aspect of human security is understood and accepted; and what particular downside risks are perceived as pressing human security issues in China. Amongst these the major ones include air pollution, food security, and cyber security. The study reveals that, whilst as a term “human security” is not frequently used, there have been significant discussions leading to the consideration and implementation of various human security practices in China. The idea of human security has been firmly established and threats to human security detected. For both the government and academic community in China, human security and state security are not necessarily confrontational but can rather be combined, often complimenting each other. Recent developments in China are pointing to a positive direction in terms of human security in the country.

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Xiao Ren surname0

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  • EP ID EP195950
  • DOI 10.12924/johs2016.12010112
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Xiao Ren surname0 (2016). Human Security: China’s Discourses and Experience. Journal of Human Security, 12(1), 112-120. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-195950