Vietnam in 1992: win some; lose some

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Important political, economic and foreign policy developments in Vietnam were analyzed. Vietnam's aging leadership have realized that improvement of their economy is dependent on open-door foreign investment policies, policies which could weaken the power of the Communist Party. The government has enacted constitutional and structural reforms that has limited the scope of the Party's power. For 1992, Vietnam was able to reachits economic goal of a 5.3% growth rate. In its foreign relations, Vietnam continues to work for improved ties with neighboring east Asian states and withthe US.

Vietnam, International relations

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China in 1992: an experiment in neo-authoritarianism

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China reaffirmed its committmentto economic reform with a 1992 visit by senior leader Deng Xiaoping to Shenzhen, a special economic zone. While the dedication of China's leadership to economic reforms has been reassured, the leadership is in a quandry on how to combine market growth and remain faithful to Leninist principles. The Chinese government imposed neo-authoritarianism along side a market economy. The current situation in China provides a study on how economic liberalization could lead to political democratization.

China, Economic aspects, Political reform, Authoritarianism

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The power structure in Taiwan's political economy

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Taiwan exemplifies the transition from a corporatist state to a pluralistic dynamic society long after economic development has been achieved. However, the long-ruling Kuomintang (KMT) leadership confronts the challenge of abandoning money politics at the expense of losing power and security. The KMT under Pres. Lee Teng-hui is at the crossroads of democratization.

Taiwan, Political activity, Nationalist Party of China (Taiwan)

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