Bennett Gordon

Economic agendas old and new and Chinese administrative reform - 16(9), Sep 93, p.1321-343

Facing new agenda economic development issues, China like other developing states is forced to coordinate policies regionally. As need for decentralization "down-ward" stretches to include delegation "outward", Beijing must find its best response to the new trend. Four tests reveal no reason for China to stay aloof from simple Membership in Pacific-Asian regional organizations. Three tests reveal no problem with China taking an activist role in such regional organizations. Three final tests reveal potential costs China would pay for seeking a regional leadership role, especially before Beijing's post-succession direction is determind. The old economic development agenda demands tackling poverty at the nati


China -- Economic Policy
Economic Development -- China
Administrative Reforms -- China
Administrative Reorganisation -- China