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The Chinese government is one of the most important actors in international affairs today. To thoroughly understand how the Peoples Republic of China has grown in power requires a careful analysis of its political system. To what extent can Chinas economic achievements be attributed to the countrys political system and its policies? What are the effects of economic modernization and global economic integration on the Chinese polity? Is the Chinese political system capable of adapting to changing economic, technological, social, and international conditions? Exploring these central questions, this definitive book provides readers with a comprehensive assessment of the preconditions, prospects, and risks associated with Chinas political development.
The Chinese government is one of the most important actors in international affairs today. To thoroughly understand how the Peoples Republic of China has grown in power requires a careful analysis of its political system. To what extent can Chinas economic achievements be attributed to the coun...
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Sebastian Heilmann is president of the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) in Berlin and professor for the political economy of China at the University of Trier. MERICS is Europe's leading think tank on Chinese affairs.
Sebastian Heilmann is president of the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) in Berlin and professor for the political economy of China at the University of Trier. MERICS is Europe's leading think tank on Chinese affairs.
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