Understanding China

Autorentext

Chandran Nair is the founder and CEO of the Global Institute for Tomorrow, an independent Pan-Asian think tank that explores the dynamic relationship among business, society, and the state, as well as the rules governing global capitalism.

Jorgen Randers is Professor Emeritus of Climate Strategy at the Norwegian Business School, specialising in climate issues, scenario analysis, and system dynamics.

Jinfeng Zhou is Secretary-General of the China Biodiversity and Green Development Foundation.

Frederick Charles Dubee has an extensive background in international education, development, and strategy. He joined the UN in 2000 as Senior Officer and later Senior Advisor for the UN Global Compact.

Klappentext

This book offers a long-overdue, balanced, and objective perspective on China's transformation from a constrained economy in the late 1970s to a leading global power in 2024.

Inhalt

Foreword

Preface: Understanding China and the multi-polar world

1. Introduction

2. China's Rise: Economic and political ascent

3. The Present: On China's actual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges

4. Governance in China: How does the Chinese government govern the country?

5. A Force for Good to the World? Benefits, setbacks, and challenges

6. China and the World: On its international image and relations

7. Conclusion

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