China has an estimated 120-150 million internal migrants from the countryside living in its cities. These people are the engine that has been driving China's high rate of economic growth. However, until recently, little or no attention has been given to the establishment of a social protection regime for migrant workers. This volume examines the key issues involved in establishing social protection for them, including a critical examination of deficiencies in existing arrangements and an in-depth study of proposals that have been offered for extending social security coverage....
China has an estimated 120-150 million internal migrants from the countryside living in its cities. These people are the engine that has been driving ...
This book consists of papers presented at the International Conference on "China: The Next Decade," organized by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore in 2007 to commemorate the Institute's 10th anniversary. With eight papers covering China's economic, social and political development, this volume offers a balanced yet in-depth assessment of the challenges facing China in the next decade. Featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars, this timely volume analyzes key aspects of China's reforms and development, such as the financial reform,...
This book consists of papers presented at the International Conference on "China: The Next Decade," organized by the East Asian Institute at the Natio...
Why have Taiwan, rich parts of China, and Thailand boomed famously, while the Philippines has long remained stagnant both economically and politically? Do booms abet democracy? Does the rise of middle classes promise future liberalization? This book shows that both the roots and results of growth are largely political, not just economic.
Why have Taiwan, rich parts of China, and Thailand boomed famously, while the Philippines has long remained stagnant both economically and politically...
Tackles the issue of governance in China. This book provides information on China's political elites and evaluates their ability to deal with crises through four case studies: the Tibet issue, the Taiwan issue, the Sichuan Earthquake, and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Tackles the issue of governance in China. This book provides information on China's political elites and evaluates their ability to deal with crises t...
After more than 30 years of rapid development, China has established herself as an important engine of growth for the world economy. This achievement, however, came with a heavy price, in the form of serious pollution in its developed regions and social problems in areas such as healthcare and housing. This publication studies some of such problems and provides an updated account on a wide range of new social policy initiatives in China.
China's New Social Policy distinguishes itself from other literature in this field. It undertakes a general methodology that assesses the social impact...
After more than 30 years of rapid development, China has established herself as an important engine of growth for the world economy. This achievement,...
As China benefits from globalization, what is the impact on China's relations with countries in its neighbouring region when it seeks more oil importation from overseas sources? This book looks at the emergence of China as a major importer and consumer of energy as well as examines contemporary issues within the Chinese oil industry.
As China benefits from globalization, what is the impact on China's relations with countries in its neighbouring region when it seeks more oil importa...
This book critically examines the issues and challenges social development of faced by societies in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, with particular reference to the major strategies these societies adopt to promote social cohesion and civil harmony in the context of globalization. It focuses on people who have been socially marginalized by the Asian financial crisis in 1997, and examines the measures Greater China has adopted to balance economic growth and social development. The book will be of interest to readers who wish to know more about societies in Mainland China, and the effects...
This book critically examines the issues and challenges social development of faced by societies in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, with particu...
The global financial turmoil, triggered by the US subprime crisis, has resulted in the worst global economic crisis since the 1930s. As the world's third largest economy, China is inevitably affected seriously. This volume offers an assessment of the impact of the crisis and the measures of the Chinese government to overcome the difficulties.
The global financial turmoil, triggered by the US subprime crisis, has resulted in the worst global economic crisis since the 1930s. As the world's th...
Attempts to conceptualize China's central-local relations from the behavioral perspective. Although China does not have a federalist system of government, the author believes that, with deepening reform and openness, China's central-local relations is increasingly functioning on federalist principles.
Attempts to conceptualize China's central-local relations from the behavioral perspective. Although China does not have a federalist system of governm...
Provides an analysis of the main Chinese industrial sectors through case studies, data analysis and review of state-initiated policies. This book uses key sectors including automobile, steel, shipbuilding, high-speed railway and new energy, to analyze the development of China's industries, along with their challenges and future prospects.
Provides an analysis of the main Chinese industrial sectors through case studies, data analysis and review of state-initiated policies. This book uses...
