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In place of a distributive justice perspective which focuses simply on equal access to universities, this book presents a broader understanding of the relationship between Chinese higher education and economic and social change. The necessity for research on the place of universities in contemporary Chinese society may be seen from current debates about and policy towards issues of educational inequality at Chinese universities. Many questions arise as a consequence: What are the limitations of neo-liberalism in higher education policy and what are the alternatives? How has the Chinese government met the challenges of educational inequality, and what lessons may be learned from its recent initiatives? How may higher education enhance social justice in Chinese society given economic, social, and cultural inequality? What may be learned from the experience of Macau, Hong Kong, and of Taiwan in terms of achieving social justice in Chinese universities? These questions are considered by a group of leading scholars from both inside and outside China.

As China moved from a planned to a market economy many people expected that Chinäs political system would similarly move from authoritarianism to democracy. It is now clear, however, that political liberalisation does not necessarily follow economic liberalisation. This book explores this apparent contradiction, presenting many new perspectives and new thinking on the subject. It considers the path of transition in China historically, makes comparisons with other countries and examines how political culture and the political outlook in China are developing at present.

How will China develop under the new leadership of Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang? This is a key question for both China and the wider world. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the key areas and issues within China, assessing how things are likely to develop under the new leadership. The book emphasises the great uncertainty surrounding the next phase of Chinäs development, highlighting deep social divisions over issues such as income disparity, rampant corruption and unequal opportunities, and arguing that the political purge of Bo Xilai has not been resolved, with many of the polices and rhetoric of the discredited Bo Xilai model continuing to exert a strong influence.

Chinäs recent phenomenal economic growth has been sustained primarily by Chinäs rapid and continuous industrialisation. Currently industry accounts for over two-thirds of Chinäs gross domestic product, and since 2009 China has been the world¿s largest exporter of manufactured products. This book explores the question of how far this industrial growth has been the product of government policies.

This book examines Chinese power, comparing China with other important world powers, and considering how this is likely to develop in the future. It identifies the foremost problems facing the Chinese state today, considers whether China is capable of overcoming these challenges, including whether communist rule can be sustained.

Relations between mainland China and Taiwan have improved markedly in recent years, giving rise to the key question, How far can the current rapprochement go? This book focuses on how mainland China-Taiwan relations are likely to develop in future. It considers economic relations, including the many recent trade agreements, the political sphere, where there has been little progress, the impact of increasing personal, social contacts, and the role of international actors, especially the United States.

The European Union is China's largest trading partner, and Chinese views of the EU are of crucial importance in shaping how the relationship will develop in the future, especially as the new Chinese leadership takes power. This book presents the findings of an extensive research project into the views of both elite groups, in government, business, academia, media and social activists, and the Chinese public towards Europe and the European Union.

There is growing interest in social transformation in contemporary China, with much work published on the subject. This book is different from other books in that it presents an overview of the work of Chinese sociologists on how Chinese society is changing. It reports on a great deal of original research by leading, outstanding Chinese scholars, including extensive fieldwork and large-scale social change survey data, and covers comprehensively the full range of aspects of the subject. It assesses developments since the beginning of reform in China, and provides, overall, a comprehensive understanding of Chinäs social development and of the likely impact of future social changes on China.

Examines the development of the non-state sector and NGOs in China since the onset of reform in the late 1970s. This book explores the tension between the government's desire to keep the NGOs as "helping hands' rather than as autonomous, independent organizations, and their ability to perform these roles successfully.

In China, social development has fallen far behind economic development. This book looks at why this is the case, and poses the question of whether the conditions, structures and institutions that have locked China into unbalanced development are changing to pave the way for the next stage of development.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of crisis management in China. It considers economic, political and military crises, and also natural disasters and public health problems. In each area it considers the nature of potential crises and their possible effects, and the degree to which China is prepared to cope with crises.

A major transformation of Chinese higher education has taken place. China is exceptional among lower income countries in using tertiary education as a development strategy on such a scale. This book evaluates the prospects for Chinese and foreign HE providers, regulators and other stakeholders.

Examines the role of institutions in China's large-scale economic, social and political transformation. This book argues that, although the importance of institutions in China's economic growth and social development is widely acknowledged, exactly how institutions affect changes in particular national and historical settings is less understood.

This book explores China's place in the new international order, from both the international perspective, and from the perspective within China. It discusses how far the new international order, as viewed by the United States and with the United States seeing itself as the single dominant power, applies to China.

The 1989 pro-democracy movement in China constituted a huge challenge to the survival of the Chinese communist regime. This book assesses the impact of the movement, and of the ensuing repression on the political evolution of the People¿s Republic of China. It discusses how the events of 1989 are remembered and have affected Chinäs international relations and diplomacy; how human rights, law enforcement, policing, and liberal thought have developed over two decades.

This book looks at human security in ChinaΓÇÖs foreign relations. It discusses the concept and theory of human security, and their implications for China. The book goes on to analyse environmental security issues, including climate change and water resources, as well as looking at issues from an energy consumption perspective. Significant human security issues are then focussed on, including food safety, pandemic disease control, migration, and the human rights implications of ChinaΓÇÖs overseas investment.

Focusing on one of the most influential scholars writing on international relations, Wang Gungwu, this book explores the limitations of Western international relations approaches to China, and explains China's IR from a non-Western perspective, and demonstrates how the study of Chinese experiences can enrich the IR field.

Examines Chinese power, comparing China with other important world powers, and considering how this is likely to develop in the future. This book identifies the foremost problems facing the Chinese state, and considers whether China is capable of overcoming these challenges, including whether communist rule can be sustained.

Presents a comprehensive survey of China's local administration. This book considers different kinds of local government units and their administrative functions - ranging from the provinces, centrally-administered municipalities and autonomous regions to prefectures, counties, townships and urban districts.

Examines China's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) revolution. This book explores the reality of ICT in China, showing clearly that whilst China remains a one-party state, with an ever-present and sophisticated regime of censorship, substantial social and political changes have taken place.

China is encountering social problems with the rise of mass discontent and public protest. Focusing on why social tensions have arisen despite economic prosperity and how the state is responding, this book presents data about various social challenges facing China, including, unemployment, the health care crisis, and the rise of religion.

Explores the historical development of China's political reform issues. This work is intended for students and researchers interested in the Chinese politics, Asian politics and political development in Asia.

Explores China's place in the international order, from both the international perspective, and from the perspective within China. This book discusses how far the international order, as viewed by the United States and with the United States seeing itself as the single dominant power, applies to China.