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When discussing the Chinese Dream, Sergent draws similarities to the American Dream but notes a significant difference in focus. The Chinese Dream embodies not just individual prosperity but collective progression too. It is about contributing to a stable and prosperous society. The government’s emphasis on economic growth is accompanied by a push for social harmony, weaving individual aspirations into the societal fabric.
For many Chinese citizens, this perspective nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose, creating a shared ambition of advancement—not merely through individual gain but through contributing to the greater good.