Abstract:

Every modern country must sense the rhythm of national governance. In our complex times, modern countries must balance tension and relaxation in national governance. This will have a comprehensive and profound impact on every country's future. Leaders must understand the overall social cycle. Countries in complex situations should respond to the overall social situation, either strengthening policy efforts to improve policy tension and promote national development, or relaxing aggressive policies and allowing society to recuperate. If the state responds slowly when society demands a powerful policy or conducts aggressive enforcement when society demands a relaxed policy, national governance will be out of balance. Such a disordered rhythm could result in national risks and crises. If national governance fails to adapt to the social cycle, then it either destroys its normal operational mechanism with excessive policy intensity or paralyzes state power with outdated rules because it cannot keep up with the rate of social change. This is particularly crucial for China.

Key words: Tension and Relaxation, Rhythm of National Governance, the Intensity of Pressure, Moderate Politics, Sustainable Development