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If a country wishes to modernize, not only should it implement a market economy, it must also adopt a parliamentary democracy as its political system. Otherwise, this nation will not be able to have a market economy that is healthy and modern, nor can it become a modern society with a rule of law. Instead it will run into the situations that have occurred in so many developing countries, including China: commercialization of power, rampant corruption, a society polarized between rich and poor. . . .
Zhao Ziyang
Where is China heading towards?Can the entrenched state economy coexist with the rising market economy?What are the crucial linkages among the social, economic & political aspects of a transforming China?In what ways the socio-political transformations of China relate to us?
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The 1.3 billion people of China are pressing ahead along
the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics and
working hard to raise the level of development and their
own living standards. We will guide our overall
economic and social development with a people-
oriented and scientific approach of comprehensive,
coordinated and sustainable development. . . . Hu Jintao
What are the major challenges & opportunities arising from China’s modernisation during the age of globalisation?How should local Hong Kong people manage their tie with the central government?What are the benefits & difficulties for our cooperation with southern China and its major cities?
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I know that America and the world can benefit from
trade with China, but only if China agrees to play by the
rules and act as a positive force for balanced world
growth. I want China’s economy to continue to grow, its
domestic demand to expand and its vitality to contribute
to regional and global prosperity. But China’s current
growth is unbalanced. . . . Barack Obama
What are the positive & negative impacts of globalisation & regional cooperation on the Chinese economy & industries?In what ways the internal & external contexts of China relate to us?Can our career development be related to the current & future development of China?
CHINA:A Socio-Political Transformation
GE2210Department of Public and Social Administration
City University of Hong Kong
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Teaching Staff
Prof. Joseph Cheng, Professor of Political Science
Arthur Cheung, Teaching Excellence Award Winner 2002/03
Isabel Gao Jie, Visiting Assistant Professor
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Aims of the Course
By using the best multi-media resources and through dynamic interactive learning in small class workshops…
this course helps students compose their answers to the above-mentioned questions…
acquire the knowledge & skills needed to excel in meeting the major challenges & opportunities arising from China’s modernisation during the age of globalisation
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Exclusive Courses
Prerequisites: None
Precursors: None
Equivalent Courses: None
Exclusive Courses: GE2209 Market Developments in China
SA2702 The People’s Republic of China
SA2974 Understanding Contemporary China
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Intended Learning Outcomes1. Identify the major challenges & opportunities arising
from China’s modernisation during the age of globalisation
2. Explain the crucial linkages among the social, economic & political aspects of a transforming China
3. Assess, within the context of your professional education, the implications of current developments in China
4. Apply your knowledge of the Chinese systems to enrich your professional education & locate your career goals in the context of China’s current & future development
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Teaching & Learning ActivitiesVideo reviewsSmall group discussionsClass lecturesAssigned readingsInternet searchWritten term paper
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Course Assessment
By coursework, no examination:
1. Five pieces of one-page commentary (25%)
2. Class attendance & discussion (15%)
3. Group presentations (25%)
4. Term paper – 1,500 words, 1 piece (35%)
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Topics for Lectures & WorkshopsInternal & external contexts of the PRC
Economic reform & opening to the West
Globalisation & regional cooperation
Chinese social organisations
Chinese economic systems
Chinese political institutions
Public & social policy frameworks & actors
Hong Kong-Beijing relation
CEPA & integration with the Pearl River Delta
Chinese legal system
Generalist & specialist
Development of China
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Enquiry
Contact the Course Examiner Arthur Cheung at [email protected] or phone 27888755
Or contact the Department of Public & Social Administration at [email protected] or phone 2788 8929
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CHINAin transformation
with you
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