Posted on December 26th, 2020 KAMALIKA PIERIS There are three aspects to a local discussion on China, the role of China in Sri Lanka, the role of China in the world and the role of China in Marxism. Let us start with the last item. The latest development in Marxism is ‘Socialism with Chinese Characteristics,’ said analysts. China is now projecting its brand of Communism as a possible model for other countries and western economies should take a look at it. China has developed a socialist economy, where government and state-owned enterprises have played a prominent role in promoting industrialization and agricultural