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Author: Susan L. Shirk. Translators: Vu Tu Manh, Tran Ha Trang. Publisher: Writers Association Publishing House. Year of publication: 2015. Library of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Location in library: R3(5T4) : Politics : Reading room (Dinh Tien Hoang Campus, Thu Duc Campus.) |
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The Chinese giant has risen to become the world's fastest-growing economy, challenging all Western powers, especially the United States. However, the country's leaders are more insecure than ever: how long can they maintain power while desperately struggling to lead a country in turmoil caused by economic changes. Driven by this insecurity, especially after escaping the precarious situation of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, Chinese leaders have paid close attention to what they call "social stability." Based on this foundation, China has handled domestic issues in its own way, such as mass protests, rural unrest, ethnic conflicts, divisions within the leadership ranks, media in the internet age, etc., as well as foreign affairs with the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. Susan Shirk's book "China: Fragile Superpower" provides an authentic and profound understanding of Chinese politics. This can be an especially important reference for policymakers in the United States and other countries to devise appropriate policies for China to play the role of a responsible power in the world as it claims. We highly recommend it to readers! |
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