In terms of political ideology , Qin Hui defends a left-liberal position . He favors privatization under strict conditions of democratic openness . However he opposes market fundamentalism in its Chinese forms , and seeks to introduce institutions of social democracy , including some aspects of the welfare state . He strongly defends liberty as a political value , and often allies with other Chinese intellectuals labeled " liberal " . He has engaged in polemics with the Chinese New Left , particularly its more populist and nationalist forms . He has for example signed petitions protesting chauvinistic responses to the September 11 attacks in New York City
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Qin Hui (historian)