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A Comparative Study on the American Dream and the Chinese Dream1.IntroductionEverybody has dreams.A dream is a wish to have or be something,especially one that seems difficult to achieve.Dream is a word which is concerning the future.For individuals,different people have different dreams.In a broad sense,different countries also have different dreams.Since the new Chinese Chairman Xi has taken office,he has begun promoting the phrase-the Chinese Dream as a slogan.The Chinese dream became a hot topic among commentators at home and abroad. Many people compare this item with the American Dream.This paper is designed to dig into the differences between the American Dream and the Chinese Dream and then look in to the development of US and China.2.A Comparison between the American Dream and the Chinese Dream2.1 DefinitionsThese two items have different definitions and origins.In terms of the Chinese Dream,Xi has described the dream as"national rejuvenation,improvement of people’s livelihoods,prosperity,construction of a better society and military strengthening."[1]He has stated that young people should "dare to dream,work assiduously to fulfill the dreams and contribute to the revitalization of the nation.It’s said that the phrase has been used previously by many Western journalists and Chinese activists,[2][3]a translation of a New York Times article written by the American journalist Thomas Friedman, "China Needs Its Own Dream", has been credited with popularizing the concept in China.[3]He attributes the term to Peggy Liu and the environmental NGO JUCCCE's China Dream project, which defines the Chinese Dream as sustainable development.When it comes to the American Dream,it is a national ethos of the United States,a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success,and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work.In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone,with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.[4]2.2 HistoryThe origin of the American Dream is from the disadvantage group which were immigrants to America from Europe.Everybody can succeed.---This is the dream of them.Most of them farmed,but some dug gold in the western America and even became rich overnight.With the need of labor,they looted innocent India residents and African people to be slaves,aiming to become succeed and be rich.behind their dreams,many people suffered a lot.The next period of the developing process of the American Dream is Industrialization Era.There appeared many business magnets who were hard-working.They had one thing in common---They were very poor but realized their dreams with their talent and diligence and beame legends.For example,John Davison Rockefeller and Thomas Alva Edison.Their stories told people at that time---if you are talented and diligent enough,you can get your own goal.[5] Nowadays,the idea of the American Dream is all men are created equal and that theyare endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights including "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."[6]The history of the Chinese Dream is not that long like the American Dream.In May 2013, Xi Jinping called upon young people "to dare to dream, work assiduously to fulfill the dreams and contribute to the revitalization of the nation." He called upon all levels of the Party and the government to facilitate favorable conditions for their career development. Xi told young people to "cherish the glorious youth, strive with pioneer spirit and contribute their wisdom and energy to the realization of the Chinese dream."[7]3.Conclusion with commentThese two items represent the hopes of super countries.China and US are two of the most powerful and influential countries in the world.What they behave always strongly has impact on the whole world.Many commentators in western countries have said that China will become a country somewhat like the US.But actually it’s easy to tell the differences from the two countries’ dreams.The American Dream focus on individual success and achievement while the Chinese Dream pay more attention to the n ational rejuvenation,improvement of people’s livelihoods,prosperity,construction of a better society and military strengthening.The center of the attention is the whole nation.What the two dreams focus on represent the different philosophies of the two countries.So it can be told that the meaning of the Chinese Dream is not the same with that of the American Dream.In the other side,the development of the whole US is more complete than that of China.And this should be another reason of their distinct aims.Briefly,the development present decide what a country will do in the future.1.Osnos Evan . "Can China deliver the China dream(s)?"accessed on 2013-03-26 /online/blogs/evanosnos/2013/03/can-china-deliver-the-chi na-dreams.html2.Fallows James."Today's China Notes: Dreams, Obstacles".The Atlantic,accessed on 2013-05-03/china/archive/2013/05/todays-china-notes-dreams-obstacl es/275544/4."The role of Thomas Friedman". The Economist, accessed on 2013-05-06/blogs/analects/2013/05/chinese-dream-04.Library of Congress. American Memory. "What is the American Dream?", lesson plan/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/american-dream/students/the dream.html5.百度百科/view/77925.htm#36.United States Declaration of Independence7.Yang Yi, "Youth urged to contribute to realization of 'Chinese dream'", Xinhuanet 2013-05-04。