China's Provinces and the Belt and Road Initiative

This book explores the Belt and Road Initiative at the provincial level in China, analyzing how local governments have evolved to manage and coordinate development. It emphasizes the initiative's role in reinforcing China's unitary status and managing center-province and province-to-province relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate details of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) at the provincial level in China. It provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the role of local governments in Chinese foreign policy since the country's economic opening in 1978. The book highlights how the provinces initially engaged in fierce competition with each other, driven by their desire to attract investment and promote economic growth. However, as the BRI gained momentum, the central government was compelled to respond, implementing more centralized policies to ensure effective coordination and management.

Unlike other books on the BRI, which primarily focus on its international dimensions, this book underscores the significance of the initiative in reinforcing China's unitary status and in facilitating the management and coordination of development at the local, provincial, and inter-provincial levels. It sheds light on the importance of the BRI in strengthening the ties between different regions of China and promoting economic cooperation and integration.

The book explores the various strategies employed by local governments to participate in the BRI, including infrastructure investment, trade promotion, and cultural exchange. It also examines the challenges and opportunities that the BRI presents for provincial governments, including the need to balance economic development with environmental sustainability and social welfare.

Through its comprehensive analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of China's foreign policy and its efforts to promote economic development and regional cooperation. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in China's economic and geopolitical landscape.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367654900