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Overview of Contemporary Politics and Economic Challenges in China

This chapter provides a brief overview of the political landscape in China, highlighting President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao's roles. It outlines the transformation initiated by Mao Zedong with the founding of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing the country's authoritarian governance under the Communist Party. The major themes include the focus on economic growth, political reform, and the challenges of nationalism and social inequity. It also discusses China's entry into the World Trade Organization and the implications for both urban and rural citizens.

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Overview of Contemporary Politics and Economic Challenges in China

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  1. Chapter 9 Politics in China

  2. Brief Background Info • President (head of state) is HuJintao • Premier (head of government) is WenJiabao • People’s Republic of China (PRC) was founded by Mao Zedong (Tse-tung) • He is credited with transforming a backward, agricultural area to modernization • Established hope of prosperity among citizens

  3. Present Day China • Communist party state (single party state) • Authoritarian but not totalitarian • Is not tolerant of challenges to power • Major focus is economic growth, but also reforming politically & socially • Legitimacy is based on economic performance

  4. Current Challenges • Establishing a sense of nationalism • Economy • Membership in the World Trade Organization • Inequity among citizens

  5. Sense of Nationalism • Attempting to build community through non-political activities (2008 Olympics)

  6. Economy • Reforming to compete with world superpowers • Transition from communist to market-oriented • Large rate of foreign investment • “Iron Rice Bowl” (permanent, secure employment) is gone • Downsizing and layoffs are major issues

  7. Membership in WTO • Domestic companies that cannot compete in world market are suffering high unemployment levels and going bankrupt • Benefits exporting businesses such as toys, clothes, etc.

  8. Inequity Among Citizens • Rural citizens earn less than half of urban citizens

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