China in 1995: mounting problems, waning capacity
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China succeeded in maintaining its economic growth in 1995 but it has yet to strengthen its political system. The government is plagued with problems on how to maintain the flow of state funds to state-owned enterprises, deal with underemployment and unemployment, remedy the grain shortage and fight corruption. Aside from these domestic problems, the state has to face the fact that its power and authority have significantly diminished in recent years. China has also witnessed the deterioration of its foreign relations, and instability seems likely upon the demise of Deng Xiaoping.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 1996
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Post-Tiananmen Chinese politics and the prospects for democratization
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The 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre temporarily dashed the Chinese people's hope for a peaceful transition to a democratic government. In the massacre's wake, the Chinese government began implementing vigorous economic reforms which triggered a rapid acceleration of the country's economic growth rates, which, in turn, resulted in calls for political liberalization. Although it is almost certain that China will implement political reforms in the future, what form these reforms will take remains uncertain.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 1995
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Neoconservatism and the end of the Dengist era
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China faces an uncertain future as Deng Xiaoping's imminent death looms closer. Speculation about China's future is rife among the various social sectors as the country moves into the post-Deng era. Some people believe that the present government will remain in power while others argue that the country will topple the present government and experience a democratic revival in case of Deng's death. One concept that has largely been ignored by scholars is the resurgence of neo-conservatism in China.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 1995
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