Grand Strategy and the Rise of China: Made in America

China's rise has had a significant impact on international relations, technology, trade, global health, academia, and climate change, but its power remains uneven and limited internationally. This book explores the uncertainties and dilemmas it has fuelled for both the US-sponsored liberal order and the Chinese communist elites. It interprets the rise of China through the lenses of global politics and the uneven and combined development of capitalism and the authoritarian, one-party system of the Chinese polity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Agenda Publishing

During four decades of rapid economic growth, China's ascent has reverberated across the full social spectrum, affecting international relations, technology, trade, global health, academia, and climate change. Despite challenging the long-established cultural and political constructs of the postwar liberal international order, Beijing's power remains uneven and limited internationally, while the rise of China has sparked intense reactions within Western civil society. The hostility and new cold war with the United States are major factors contributing to the ongoing debate and speculation surrounding China.

This book delves into the uncertainties and dilemmas China's rise has created for both the US-sponsored liberal order and the Chinese communist elites. It offers valuable insights into understanding the contemporary political and media turmoil surrounding China, its causes, and its trajectories. By examining the rise of China through the lenses of global politics and the uneven and combined development of capitalism and the authoritarian, one-party system of the Chinese polity, the book provides a comprehensive interpretation of this significant global phenomenon.

The book begins by examining the historical roots of China's rise, including its economic reforms, political stability, and military modernization. It then explores the impact of China's rise on the global economy, including its trade policies, investment strategies, and influence on international institutions. The book also examines the challenges China faces in its pursuit of global dominance, such as its environmental degradation, income inequality, and tensions with neighboring countries.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities and implications of China's rise. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to China's success and challenges, and offers insights into the future trajectory of this global power. By examining the rise of China through the lenses of global politics and the uneven and combined development of capitalism and the authoritarian, one-party system of the Chinese polity, the book provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about China's place in the world.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788216029