Characteristics of Democratic Ideas in China 30 Years after May 4th Movement

This article analyzes characteristics of the democratic ideas in China 30 years after the May 4th movement in two respects. First, compared with those prevailing before the May 4th movement, the democratic ideas now are much more progressive and are becoming the main stream thought in the society. They are heavily influenced by the new relationship among various classes within the country as well as the new requirements of the reform in China. Second, compared with democratic ideas outside China, these ideas are heavily influenced by the requirements of the reform in China and the impact of the Chinese traditional and political ideas with characteristics of new China.