A political and economic introduction to China
By: Jon Lunn, ... [et al.].
Contributors: Lunn, Jon.; Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Library.
Series: Research paper -- 06-36; Research paper (Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Library) -- 06-36.
Publisher: House of Commons Library
Published: 2006
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 87
Subjects: China -- Economic conditions -- 2000-; China -- Politics and government -- 2002-; Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- China.
Description: "China's political and economic rise and what it means for the rest of the world is now a central preoccupation of analysts and policy-makers. Public awareness of China is likely to increase as the 2008 Olympics in Beijing draw near. This Research Paper is intended to act as a resource that Members of Parliament and their staff can draw upon when engaging with China's remarkable transformation. Part I provides key facts and figures about China. Parts II and III review recent developments and future prospects by addressing four key questions. Is political authoritarianism sustainable? Can China's development be peaceful? What are the main domestic economic challenges facing China? What is China's impact on the world economy? Part IV summarises key aspects of UK and EU relations with China."
Notes: Cover title.

"19 June 2006."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-86).