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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Over the past forty years, China's story has been nothing short of extraordinary. Once a nation struggling with widespread poverty and economic stagnation, it has risen to become the world's second-largest economy-a transformation many deemed impossible. But this economic revolution was no accident. It was the result of deliberate, far-sighted political decisions that reshaped not just markets, but the very fabric of Chinese society.At the core of this metamorphosis was political will-a steadfast commitment from China's leaders to pursue reform even when risks loomed large. Unlike Western economies, which often rely on incremental adjustments, China's approach combined centralized vision with localized innovation. Policies like 'reform and opening-up' (???? gaigé kaifàng) created space for experimentation, allowing provinces and cities to adapt national strategies to their unique circumstances.Take, for example, the dismantling of agricultural collectivization (???? rénmín gongshè) in the late 1970s. By breaking up inefficient communes and allowing farmers to keep surplus crops, productivity soared. Rural incomes doubled within a decade, laying the foundation for a consumer-driven economy. Similarly, the gradual opening of sectors to foreign investment (?? wàizi) transformed coastal cities into manufacturing hubs, while SOE reforms turned sluggish state-owned enterprises into agile competitors.But growth was never uniform. Rural revitalization (???? xiangcun zhènxing) programs became essential to bridge the widening urban-rural divide (???? chéngxiang chajù), ensuring that prosperity reached inland provinces. Meanwhile, China's leaders navigated global crises-from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis to the 2008 Global Recession-by turning challenges into opportunities for reform.What emerges is a portrait of institutional flexibility: a government willing to pivot when necessary, yet unwavering in its long-term goals. This book delves into the policy choices, debates, and compromises that defined China's rise. It asks not just how China grew, but why its leaders made the decisions they did-and what those choices reveal about the nature of governance in a rapidly changing world.As China faces new uncertainties-from demographic shifts to technological disruption-its past offers critical lessons. This is more than an economic success story; it is a testament to how visionary governance can transform a nation. By examining the interplay of politics and economics, we uncover the secrets behind China's ascent-and the challenges that lie ahead.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Over the past forty years, China's story has been nothing short of extraordinary. Once a nation struggling with widespread poverty and economic stagnation, it has risen to become the world's second-largest economy-a transformation many deemed impossible. But this economic revolution was no accident. It was the result of deliberate, far-sighted political decisions that reshaped not just markets, but the very fabric of Chinese society.At the core of this metamorphosis was political will-a steadfast commitment from China's leaders to pursue reform even when risks loomed large. Unlike Western economies, which often rely on incremental adjustments, China's approach combined centralized vision with localized innovation. Policies like "reform and opening-up" ( gaige kaifang) created space for experimentation, allowing provinces and cities to adapt national strategies to their unique circumstances.Take, for example, the dismantling of agricultural collectivization ( renmin gongshe) in the late 1970s. By breaking up inefficient communes and allowing farmers to keep surplus crops, productivity soared. Rural incomes doubled within a decade, laying the foundation for a consumer-driven economy. Similarly, the gradual opening of sectors to foreign investment ( waizi) transformed coastal cities into manufacturing hubs, while SOE reforms turned sluggish state-owned enterprises into agile competitors.But growth was never uniform. Rural revitalization ( xiangcun zhenxing) programs became essential to bridge the widening urban-rural divide ( chengxiang chaju), ensuring that prosperity reached inland provinces. Meanwhile, China's leaders navigated global crises-from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis to the 2008 Global Recession-by turning challenges into opportunities for reform.What emerges is a portrait of institutional flexibility: a government willing to pivot when necessary, yet unwavering in its long-term goals. This book delves into the policy choices, debates, and compromises that defined China's rise. It asks not just how China grew, but why its leaders made the decisions they did-and what those choices reveal about the nature of governance in a rapidly changing world.As China faces new uncertainties-from demographic shifts to technological disruption-its past offers critical lessons. This is more than an economic success story; it is a testament to how visionary governance can transform a nation. By examining the interplay of politics and economics, we uncover the secrets behind China's ascent-and the challenges that lie ahead. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…