"China's new domestic reality, since late 2012, formally described as "Socialism with Chinese characteristics in the New Era of Xi Jinping Thought," differs from the previous four decades of reform and transformation. Deng Xiaoping's old formula of "hiding your strength and biding your time" is gone, replaced by assertiveness and displays of power. Following Chinese tradition, all main aims, visions, proposals, and decisions are again state-defined and state-focused. The personal rule of "Chairman of everything," Xi Jinping dominates, creating a "Party of one." Simultaneously, personal connections, the famous guanxi, are once again more important than institutions. This study by a former diplomat in Asia, a seasoned Polish sinologist and political scientist is focused on three major issues: the current political system and governance in the PRC, so-called Xi-nomics, and finally China's new global role, following the pandemic and the Russian aggression in Ukraine"-- Provided by publisher.
Chinas new domestic reality marks a departure from the previous four decades of reform and transformation. Deng Xiaopings formula of hiding your strength and biding your time has been replaced with assertiveness and displays of power.
Chinas new domestic reality marks a departure from the previous four decades of reform and transformation. Deng Xiaopings formula of hiding your strength and biding your time has been replaced with assertiveness and displays of power. In line with Chinese tradition, all major aims, visions, proposals, and decisions are once again statedefined
and state-focused. The personal rule of Xi Jinping, often referred to as the Chairman of Everything, dominates, creating a Party of One. At the same time, personal connectionsChinas famous guanxihave regained importance in institutions. This study, written by a former diplomat in Asia and a seasoned Polish sinologist and political scientist, focuses on three major issues: the current political system and governance in the PRC, so-called Xi-nomics, and Chinas new global role following the pandemic and
the Russian aggression in Ukraine.