The fourth edition of this concise textbook offers students a comprehensive introduction to the politics, economy, culture and society of modern China, while grounding all of these areas in the context of China''s recent history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Fully up to date, this accessible text examines key developments that are shaping China''s place in the world today, including the Xi Jinping era, a complete update on the position of Hong Kong, international relations with the US and Latin America, and Chinese outward investment and financial internationalisation. Authored by a highly-regarded expert on the topic, the book is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on China studies and contemporary China, regardless of whether students approach the topic from a political, historical, sociological, cultural or geographical viewpoint. It can also be used on modules focussing more specifically on Chinese politics, Chinese history or Chinese society. New to this edition: - Coverage of the pandemic and recent protests - A brand new chapter on China''s environmental challenges - Attention to the management of Xinjiang - Full updates on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East

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Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London. Prior to that he was Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Sydney, and Head of the Asia Programme at Chatham House, London. With 30 years experience of life in China, he has worked in education, business and government, including a term as First Secretary at the British Embassy in Beijing. He is author of over 20 books on contemporary China, including The World According to Xi: Everything You Need to Know About the New China (2018). He is currently working on a history of Britain's relations with China since the 16th century. **

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Introduction

1. What is China?
2. The Making of Modern China
3. The Communist Party and Politics
4. How China is Governed
5. The Chinese Economy
6. Chinese Society
7. Chinese Culture
8. China in the World
   Conclusion