Global Civil Society and China

The Element explores the complex relationship between global civil society (GCS) and China, analyzing the normative impacts of GCS on China and the opportunities created by Beijing's new "going out" policies for Chinese civil society groups. It argues that universal values underpinned by human rights and democracy have gained currency in China despite official resistance, and that the Chinese party-state is eager to benefit from GCS engagement while also seeking to minimize any impact on regime security.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 86 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This Element explores the complex and evolving relationship between global civil society (GCS) and China, examining its historical trajectory, recent developments, and the implications for both entities. It delves into the normative impacts of GCS on China, including the Chinese state and domestic civil society, and analyzes the opportunities and challenges presented by Beijing's new "going out" policies for Chinese civil society groups. The Element scrutinizes the rhetoric and reality of GCS as an emancipatory project, arguing that universal values rooted in principles of human rights and democracy have gained currency in China despite official resistance from the government. It further explores the Chinese party-state's interest in engaging with GCS while simultaneously attempting to minimize any potential impact that outside groups may have on regime security. The Element concludes with observations about future research directions and the internationalization of Chinese civil society.

The Element traces the history of and recent developments in the unstable relationship between global civil society (GCS) and China.

It analyzes the normative impacts GCS has had on China, including the Chinese state and domestic civil society, and the possibilities created by Beijing's new "going out" policies for Chinese civil society groups.

It examines the rhetoric and reality of GCS as an emancipatory project and argues that universal values underpinned by principles of human rights and democracy have gained currency in China despite official resistance from the government.

It argues that while the Chinese party-state is keen to benefit from GCS engagement, Beijing is also determined to minimize any impact outside groups might have on regime security.

The Element concludes with some observations about future research directions and the internationalization of Chinese civil society.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009184168