“Carefree smiles and limpid eyes”. These were the original impressions I had when I first encountered kids from the peripheral area of China. I started traveling from a really young age with my parents and I carry something highly distinct from my peers: a strong sense of responsibility and concern for others. While appreciating the magnificent beauty of China, I discovered something deeply rooted within the society that did not agree with the harmonious propaganda promoted by the government. Devoted believers kowtowed outside the Potala Palace in Tibet surrounded by heavily armed guards, Uygur kids’ bright smiles turned into bursting tears because they were forced to learn the Chinese language, normal people petitioned in front of government
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“Law is order, and good law is good order” is how Aristotle summarized the implication of the law in such concise and powerful language; this is exactly how I understand the importance of policy making.
Government policies in one way are so grand and effective: with proper implementation, good policies are able to benefit generations after generations as the basic cornerstone of a political entity. Nevertheless, because policies are so powerful, a few nuances implemented by several policymakers in a central bureaucracy might cause devastating effects to the whole nation and the society.
While contemporary China benefits largely from its policies like economic reform and the results of the “go out policy”, it has been neglecting the basic human rights and freedom from the very start of its establishment. When I read the recent news about giving back control of the reproductive right to every family in China, when I saw those bright smiles from the newborn babies and their family members, it strengthened my confidence in how much differences policies can impact in individuals’ lives. My passion is no longer simply an area of academic focus or a path to get to my career. For me, my passion for policy study …show more content…
I took courses at different institutions around the world to get holistic views towards the Chinese government. I also studied subjects that concern a wide variety of aspects of China, including politics, culture, history, law, and society. One of the most unforgettable experiences came from last summer when I interned at the Chinese Tax Bureau as an administrative assistant. Surprisingly, apart from the cliché remarks about the corruption and bureaucratic nature of the Chinese government, I found out that major governmental institutions in China are in the middle of transformation, becoming more and more effective in tackling people’s real worries and problems, and no longer simply function as a vent for people’s anger.
Overall, the reason for me to transfer lies pretty clearly in the fact that I seek to further and more explicitly focus my academic interests in the arena of policy studies, especially in fields related to government administration and individual’s life in China. It is vital for me to acquire more rigorous courses and foundational studies in this specialization. I firmly believe that before making any important decision that is going to cause differences in people’s life, even just a tiny nuance, it is essential for every policymaker to learn, discuss, and repeatedly ponder upon their
“Law is order, and good law is good order” is how Aristotle summarized the implication of the law in such concise and powerful language; this is exactly how I understand the importance of policy making.
Government policies in one way are so grand and effective: with proper implementation, good policies are able to benefit generations after generations as the basic cornerstone of a political entity. Nevertheless, because policies are so powerful, a few nuances implemented by several policymakers in a central bureaucracy might cause devastating effects to the whole nation and the society.
While contemporary China benefits largely from its policies like economic reform and the results of the “go out policy”, it has been neglecting the basic human rights and freedom from the very start of its establishment. When I read the recent news about giving back control of the reproductive right to every family in China, when I saw those bright smiles from the newborn babies and their family members, it strengthened my confidence in how much differences policies can impact in individuals’ lives. My passion is no longer simply an area of academic focus or a path to get to my career. For me, my passion for policy study …show more content…
I took courses at different institutions around the world to get holistic views towards the Chinese government. I also studied subjects that concern a wide variety of aspects of China, including politics, culture, history, law, and society. One of the most unforgettable experiences came from last summer when I interned at the Chinese Tax Bureau as an administrative assistant. Surprisingly, apart from the cliché remarks about the corruption and bureaucratic nature of the Chinese government, I found out that major governmental institutions in China are in the middle of transformation, becoming more and more effective in tackling people’s real worries and problems, and no longer simply function as a vent for people’s anger.
Overall, the reason for me to transfer lies pretty clearly in the fact that I seek to further and more explicitly focus my academic interests in the arena of policy studies, especially in fields related to government administration and individual’s life in China. It is vital for me to acquire more rigorous courses and foundational studies in this specialization. I firmly believe that before making any important decision that is going to cause differences in people’s life, even just a tiny nuance, it is essential for every policymaker to learn, discuss, and repeatedly ponder upon their