O Sucesso olímpico da China

um estudo de caso da nova economia do projetamento

Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between China's Olympic success, the New Projectment Economy and socialism with Chinese characteristics. The central argument is that China's rise to become an Olympic power is the result of comprehensive, state-led sports policies implemented since the 1980s, following its return to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which occurred at the same time as the reform and opening-up. These policies exemplify the nation's state planning, mirroring the broader mechanisms driving China's economic and technological rise. Drawing on a literature review of China's sports development, the paper analyzes the various policies and plans that fostered talent cultivation, infrastructure, science and technology investments, and international sports collaborations. These efforts align with the New Projectment Economy, where state planning anticipates societal needs, resolves contradictions, and delivers results across sectors. In this context, China's Olympic triumphs provide a concrete case study of how the New Projectment Economy transcends traditional models of economic planning to produce success in domains beyond economics, such as sports. The paper aims to contribute to the theoretical discussion of socialism’s evolution in China, demonstrating that the New Projectment Economy is a valid conceptual tool for understanding the country's governance and success, be it economically, technologically and socially.