China's Political System: Modernization and Tradition

Chinas Political System, 11th edition, provides accessible insight into Chinese politics past and present, challenging students to think about governance and its impacts on leaders, citizens, ethnic minorities, and policies. It covers key topics such as the CCP's hundredth birthday celebration, tensions in the South China and East China Seas, the three-child policy, the lying flat phenomenon, new regulations on freedom of speech and human rights violations, the overhaul of the for-profit tertiary education system, the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on the economy, and the government's response. The textbook offers expert analysis of historical context and current trends to show how this transition is challenging China's economic, legal, military, social, and cultural institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The 11th edition of China's Political System, published by June Teufel Dreyer, is a comprehensive and engaging resource for students seeking to understand Chinese politics past and present. The textbook challenges readers to think critically about the broader issue of governance in China by exploring how historical events, political institutions, and social dynamics have shaped the country's political landscape.

In this edition, Dreyer provides a wealth of new material to engage students, including:

Discussion on the CCP's hundredth birthday celebration, including Xi Jinping's strident speech.

Tensions in the South China and East China seas, as well as the emergence of "Wolf Warrior diplomacy."

The introduction of China's three-child policy.

The phenomenon of "lying flat," which reflects the growing dissatisfaction among young people with the pressure of social and economic expectations.

New regulations aimed at clamping down on freedom of speech and human rights violations in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and against religion in general.

An examination of the overhaul of China's for-profit tertiary education system and the large-scale student protests that ensued.

New regulations at the primary and secondary levels on cram school off-campus tutoring, crackdown on false advertising, and selling unnecessary programs.

An evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on China's economy and governments response in terms of demographic and health policies.

The introduction of "Made in China 2025," China's ambitious plan to become a global manufacturing powerhouse.

Leadership response to deteriorating environmental conditions with the introduction of new policy tools.

China's Political System 11th edition is an essential resource for professors teaching courses on Chinese politics, history, and government. The textbook's accessible writing style, rich content, and comprehensive coverage of key topics make it an invaluable tool for students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of China's political system and its place in the global context.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032231532
Edition number: 11 ed