China's New Political Economy

Susumu Yabuki, one of Japans leading China experts, presents here a comprehensive and accessible analysis of Chinas political economy. His insightful explanations are complemented by a wealth of lucid and up-to-date graphs and charts that provide statistical snapshots of economic trends in the PRC.Useful both as a desktop reference volume for corporations, organizations, and individuals considering the risks and rewards of doing business in China and as an introduction to Chinas economy and politics for students, Yabukis unique study fills a genuine gap in the literature. }Susumu Yabuki, one of Japans leading China experts, presents here a comprehensive and accessible analysis of Chinas political economy. His insightful explanations are complemented by a wealth of lucid and up-to-date graphs and charts that provide statistical snapshots of economic trends in the PRC.Placing the issues in historical context, the author considers Chinas economic growth, industrial and agricultural organization, population, wage policies, foreign investment, energy, transport, and pollution as well as the role of state and private enterprises. Yabuki focuses on concerns central to the PRCs foreign trading and investment partners, such as the evolution of liberalization policies; key open areas; flow, types, and sources of foreign investments; and major development projects, including the Three Gorges Dam.Useful both as a desktop reference volume for corporations, organizations, and individuals considering the risks and rewards of doing business in China and as an introduction to Chinas economy and politics for students, Yabukis unique study fills a genuine gap in the literature. }