China's Path to Global Status
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of China's governance evolution, focusing on its domestic transformation and the global political impact. The book charts China's trajectory from the reform and opening-up under Deng Xiaoping to the strategies employed by Xi Jinping, emphasizing the shifts in ideology, centralized governance, economic models, and international ambitions. It combines historical context, theoretical insights, and a nuanced comparison of key Chinese leaders, presenting a rich narrative that ties domestic policy to global aspirations.
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Lisheng Dong is a professor of political science. He received his Ph.D. in Political and Social Sciences from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, in 1992. Since then, he has been active in the field of international political science and public administration circles. In 2012, he was awarded the Pierre de Celle Award for the Best Paper by the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration. Since 2015, he has served as chair professor and visiting professor at the Universities of Glasgow, Tartu and Zurich. Lisheng Dong has published 20 academic books and 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and has contributed chapters to 23 books.
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Part I: Historical Context and Conceptual Framework.- Chapter 1 : Introduction: The Clash Between China and the West.- Chapter 2 : Formation of Western Oligarchic Discourse and China's Early Encounters.- Chapter 3 : Xi Jinping's Approach in Theoretical Perspective.- Part II: Foundations of Xi's Governance.- Chapter 4 : China's Reactive and Proactive Responses to Western Encroachment.- Chapter 5 : The Three Models of Reform and Opening-Up in China.- Appendix to Chapter 5: Model I: Loss of Sovereignty and Forced Opening of the Nation.- Chapter 6 : Relationship Between Models II and III: Basis and Necessity for Their Transformation.- Part III: Xi's Domestic Governance Strategies.- Chapter 7 : The Theoretical Framework and Ideological Foundations of Xi Jinping's Socialism.- Chapter 8 : Xi Jinping's Anti-Corruption Campaign and Political Consolidation.- Chapter 9 : Xi Jinping's Ongoing Strategies to Address Domestic Challenges.- Chapter 10 : Xi Jinping's Economic Modernization Strategy.- Chapter 11 : Xi Jinping's Social Governance Strategies.- Part IV: China and the Global Arena Under Xi.- Chapter 12 : Xi Jinping's Global Governance Vision.- Chapter 13 : National Sovereignty and Identity under Xi Jinping's Leadership.- Chapter 14 : Xi Jinping's Financial Sovereignty and Economic Independence Strategy.- Chapter 15 : Xi Jinping's Diplomatic Strategy and Global Influence.- Chapter 16 : Xi Jinping's Handling of China-U.S. Relations.- Appendix to Chapter 16: Extended Historical Foundations and Archival Insights on China-U.S. Relations.- Part V: Concluding Reflections.- Chapter 17 : Xi Jinping's Inheritance and Future Trajectories: A Concluding Analysis.