Modern China
Book description
In the new millennium all eyes are on China, which many believe has the potential in the near future to rise to world prominence as a political leader and an economic powerhouse. Yet several aspects of Chinese society remain an obstacle to internal growth and of deep concern to the…
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This is a monumental work; you could describe it as a mini encyclopedia covering a vast swathe of information about post-revolutionary China.
First published in 2000, it needs updating, but I always have it to hand because it is so well-written and informative. Hutchings is a distinguished journalist with a historian’s mind, so in each of the pithy entries, he skillfully brings the subjects he covers alive.
From Stephen's list on Hong Kong and China.
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