Abstract:

The stepwise development of socialist modernization is a groundbreaking proposition put forward by the Communist Party of China in the new stage. Researching and elucidating its main connotations from three dimensions—stage theory, dynamics theory, and structure theory—is essential for constructing the discourse system of the Chinese path to modernization. From the perspective of stage theory, the stepwise development of socialist modernization exhibits a basic form that integrates gradualism and leapfrog progress, follows a dynamic logic combining historical initiative and historical patience, and creates a practical mechanism that unifies strategic planning and tactical implementation. From the perspective of dynamics theory, the stepwise development of socialist modernization relies on three driving forces: the transformative dynamics of dominant factors within the productive forces system, the adaptive dynamics of production relations to the development of productive forces, and the adaptive dynamics of the superstructure to the increasing complexity of the economic base. From the perspective of structure theory, the stepwise development of socialist modernization follows a trajectory from one-dimensional to multidimensional structural optimization, a dynamic structure characterized by the cyclical interplay between "breadth" and "depth," and an overarching structure that integrates regularity and purposiveness.

Key words: Chinese path to modernization, stepwise development, evolutionary stages, development dynamics, structural optimization