What is Globalization? QU HONGYU

 What is Globalization?

1.Definition of globalization

Globalization is a state of interconnectedness and interdependence in the global context of economy, culture, science and technology, environment and so on. It is based on the development of information and technology, through various channels to achieve economic, cultural, political and social links between countries, so that the role and influence of the world to each other is increasing.


Globalization is an irreversible trend:


1. Economic globalization


Economic globalization is the foundation and core of globalization. It is mainly manifested in international economic exchanges and trade across borders.


2. Cultural globalization


With the continuous development of science and technology, culture has also been greatly promoted in the process of globalization. Cultural globalization refers to the phenomenon of intercultural communication and interaction, including language, religion, literature, music, film, television, fashion, entertainment and many other aspects.


3. Globalization of science and technology


Globalization of science and technology refers to the phenomenon of technological innovation, research and exchange on a global scale It can promote economic growth and change social lifestyles and people's living habits.


4.Globalization of the environment


The ecological impact of globalization on the environment has reached an inevitable level, which refers to air pollution, water pollution, atmospheric destruction, extinction of plant and animal species, and global warming.


2.Advantages and disadvantages of globalization


While globalization brings benefits, it also brings many disadvantages:


1. Promoting economic development


Globalization can promote the economic development of each country, expand economic exchanges and links between countries, and promote the optimal allocation of resources and price transparency.


2. Deepening cultural exchanges


Globalization has brought closer interaction between countries, promoted cultural exchanges among countries, and gradually eliminated cultural differences, but also brought about cultural homogeneity.


3. Scientific and technological innovation


Globalization has facilitated scientific and technological innovation, and the global exchange and sharing of science and technology can promote the common progress of science and technology.


4. Resource consumption


Globalization has also brought about many problems, such as increased consumption of resources, instability in capital flows and the loss of labour.


5. Cultural homogenization


The problem of cultural homogeneity has become more acute under globalization, which means that each country may lose its unique cultural identity.


3. SUMMARY


To sum up, globalization is a large and complex process that has far-reaching implications for economic development, social change and the development of global culture and science and technology in all countries of the world. We should look at globalization with an open mind, minimize its shortcomings, and develop its interests to play an active role in promoting the health and stability of the global economy.

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