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China today is rife with contradictions: it’s a peasant society with futuristic cities, an ancient civilization striving for a modern identity. This Brief Insight paints a succinct and integrated picture of the country and its history, politics, and culture. Covering a range of topics from China’s economic boom and its record on freedom to the Beijing Olympics and the position of women in society, Modern China is an indispensable starting point for anyone striving to understand the world’s most populous nation. nbsp; No library descriptions found. |
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Mitter seems to want to put the breaks on Sinophobia by saying that as fast as China is advancing, its political system is an albatross that will become more of a problem in the future. He hints that the only way for it to truly become a threat is for political change. I may be reading too much into it, but I felt as those Mitter believes that if it opens politically, it's relationship with the United States will be much improved, removing it as the boogie man that many see it as now. ( )