12Axes
Radical Left

Dengist Socialism

Pragmatic reform initiated by Deng Xiaoping that introduced markets, private property, and economic opening under the absolute control of the Communist Party, forming the model of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Country: China Key figure: Deng Xiaoping

Profile across the 12 axes

How Dengist Socialism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary
Federal 10%
Unitary 90%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy
Democracy 13%
Autocracy 88%

Power

Very strong - Security
Security 94%
Liberty 6%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 59%
Multiculturalism 41%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 64%
Pacifist 36%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 53%
Nationalist 48%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 59%
Private 41%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 71%
Free market 29%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 59%
Globalism 41%

Religion

Very strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 88%
Religious 13%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 38%
Traditionalist 63%

Technology

Strong - Technology
Technology 84%
Biology 16%
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