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Dan and I articulate the worldview of the Industrial Party (realist Chinese nationalists) in contrast to the Sentimental Party.
Gemini:
Industrial Party (工业党, Gōngyè dǎng)
Core Beliefs: Advocates for rapid industrialization, technological determinism, and state-led development.
Characters: Typically technocrats, engineers, and scientists. They believe that a nation's strength is determined by industrial capacity.
Sentimental Party (情怀党, Qínghuái dǎng)
Core Beliefs: Emphasizes culture, history, humanistic values, and political philosophy.
Characters: Intellectuals, literati, and media personalities who often critique the social costs of fast development.
In my view, 情怀党 is better translated to English as the "soft-headed" faction or "sensitive types" 😉
Jan 30, 2026
The term industrial maximalism in the Chinese context refers to a development philosophy that prioritizes the establishment of a "complete industrial system". This ideology suggests that a nation must develop every possible type of industry that exists globally, regardless of its starting point, to ensure national independence and scientific leadership.
The Rise of the "Industrial Party"
In the 2000s and 2010s, an online intellectual movement known as the Industrial Party emerged in Chinese forums. This group champions:
Technological Determinism: The belief that a country’s political and social strength is a direct function of its industrial and technological output.
Scale over Efficiency: According to scholars like Lu Feng, having a massive and diverse industrial base is a prerequisite for innovation, as advancements in one sector (e.g., semiconductors) drive progress in others through "complementary relationships".
For linguists, there is a more formal way to refer to the faction or school of thought that endorses Industrial Maximalism:
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