Chinese regionalism
Subtitle: the security dimension
By: edited by Richard H. Yang ... [et al.].
Contributors: Yang, Richard H.
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Boulder
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
Subjects: China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun -- Political activity.; National security -- China.; Regionalism -- China.
Description: As China is poised to become a global economic force, its leadership is on the brink of imminent and potentially sweeping change. With Deng Xiaoping's demise seemingly at hand, the inevitable redistribution of power within this vast land has become a crucial concern for China and the world alike. How will China cope with this "changing of the guard"? Will a centralized government remain, or will the country break apart?

This comprehensive volume brings specialists from East and West together to assess the key issue of regionalism and its effect on shifting power in the PRC. Focusing specifically on the pivotal role of the People's Liberation Army, the contributors address a wide range of topics, including economic reform, the possible reprise of warlordism, and regional security, and they present a variety of case studies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.