Book Series
Introduction to Mainland China
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country's development has swung like a pendulum from the "class struggle as the central focus" during the Mao Zedong era to the "economic construction as the center" during the Deng Xiaoping period. We have witnessed dramatic changes in almost every field in Mainland China. Yet, its political system has remained largely unchanged, with the party-state deeply embedded in the country's economic and social life. The development of Mainland China not only affects neighboring countries and cross-strait relations but also influences the shifting global order, making it truly worthy of further exploration.
In response, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to both domestic and international perspectives, with Mainland China at the core. The book consists of eighteen chapters, divided into four main parts: "Party History and Political System," "Economic Reform and Business Development," "Social Transformation, Environmental and Sanitation Issues, and Media," and "Foreign Relations, Military Affairs, and Cross-Strait Relations." It serves not only as a textbook for academic use and exams but also as an essential read for anyone interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of China's political, economic, and social development, international relations, and cross-strait dynamics.
