China Under Reform (China: The Emerging Superpower)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (878 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1422221563 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By providing information on the country's history, geography, economy, politics, and culture, readers will learn about the world's longest continuous civilization.. The books in this series will help students form an accurate, comprehensive, and balanced understanding of China as it emerges to be known as a superpower
Outstanding Balanced Overview of China's Economic Transformation - Loyd Eskildson This may be the best overall summary of China, from about 1950 forward. Written for teenagers, it is not condescending, but it is objective and gets to the point.China's economy has become #2 in the world (#1, according to some - after adjustment via PPP). Not surprisingly, it has also taken a more assertive stance in world affairs/events - entering the WTO in 2001, hosting the Summer Olympics in 2008 and the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010. More recently, it has also played important roles in U.N. efforts against terrorism and negotiations with Iran/U.S. on Iran's nucl