The present reflections aim to analyze the so-called Model of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, in order to understand its current nature, as well as its possible future.

Some characteristic problems of the type of analysis that are intended to be developed are raised, highlighting those that have to do with the use of commercial relations, private production in the transition processes to socialism, as well as with the criteria that would allow to establish whether a certain The model is still on a path that points to socialism.

This leads to a discussion of the basic features of the Model of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, attempting a final conclusion that seeks to locate its current trajectory, emphasizing the possibility that it remains within what Samir Amín calls the long route to socialism.