The China Challenge: Observations on the Outlook for the 21st Century

A senior American Sinologist and noted specialist on the geography of China outlines a series of most significant challenges facing that country as it continues its spectacular economic rise in the early 21 st century. The main theme of his observations is China's ability to cope with internal...

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Published in:Eurasian geography and economics 2007-01, Vol.48 (1), p.3-15
Main Author: Pannell, Clifton W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
21st century
China
Economic development
Economic reform
gender adjustment
income inequality
political reform
Political systems
pollution
population aging
Reforms
resource competition
Socioeconomic factors
Studies
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Summary:A senior American Sinologist and noted specialist on the geography of China outlines a series of most significant challenges facing that country as it continues its spectacular economic rise in the early 21 st century. The main theme of his observations is China's ability to cope with internal challenges viewed as the key to likely success in the future. In addition to a number of demographic, environmental, and economic issues, the author discusses the possibility of change in the political system dominated by the Chinese Communist Party, which plays a distinct role in the relationship between economic reform and political emancipation. Journal of Economic Literature, Classification Numbers: H10, I31, J10, O15, P20. 3 figures, 1 table, 28 references.
ISSN:1538-7216
1938-2863
DOI:10.2747/1538-7216.48.1.3