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The University Press of Kentucky Inside China by Ye Zicheng Edited by Guoli Liu Edited by Steven I. Levine
Chinas enormous size vast population abundant natural resources robust economy and modern military suggest that it will emerge as a great world power. Inside Chinas Grand Strategy: The Perspective from the Peoples Republic offers unique insights from a prominent Chinese scholar about the countrys geopolitical ambitions and strategic thinking. Ye Zicheng professor of political science in the School of International Studies at Peking University examines Chinas interactions with current world powers as well as its policies toward neighboring countries. Despite claims that repressive domestic policies and an economic slowdown are evidence that the countrys efforts toward modernization will fail Ye points to Chinas inclusion in the G20 as an indicator of success. Ye compares Chinas global ascension particularly its emphasis on peace to the historical experiences of rising European superpowers providing an insider look at a country poised to become an increasingly prominent international power.show more