現代化是一個在不同國家和地區表現出多樣性的複雜進程。本論文旨在全面理解中國現代化 模式的獨特特點。通過定性研究和比較歷史分析，本研究考察了明治維新時期(1868-1912) 與中華人民共和國正在進行的現代化努力(1978年至今)之間的差異，以此來確定定義中國 模式的關鍵特徵。研究結果表明，明治維新和中國現代化都藉鑑了東亞發展模式。然而，中 國模式的獨特之處在於其能夠在不經歷重大政治改革的情況下維持威權體制。相反，它將政 府集權作為其現代化戰略的重要方面。通過揭示中國模式的這些獨特特點，本研究有助於更 深入地理解不同環境中的現代化進程及其變化。它強調了要認識到中國等國家所採取的與以 政治改革為特徵的傳統現代化模式偏離的獨特道路的重要性。
Modernization is a complex process and attempts at modernization result in a myriad of successes and failures depending upon a nations individual circumstances. This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique features of modernization under the People’s Republic of China (PRC), or as it is known the “China model”. This study utilizes a comparative historical analysis to analyze the correlations and commonalities between the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912) and the ongoing modernization efforts within the PRC from 1978 to the present. In doing so, it seeks to identify the key characteristics and themes that best define the China Model. The findings of this study indicates that while both case studies have successfully utilized the East Asian Development to modernize their economies, the PRC differs in terms of westernization, government reform, and demographics. Shedding light on the unique factors help us to better understand what makes up the China Model and contributes to a greater understanding on the history of modernization in Asia.
