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China is emerging as an economic, political, and technological powerhouse, whose influence is increasingly felt worldwide. Today, China’s economy and society are advanced and sophisticated, yet its autocratic political order does not resemble Western countries. China’s transformation challenges many Western assumptions, from authoritarian adaptability and democratisation to innovation ability. It is essential to understand the basics of the Chinese political system, how it works, and why. Unlike other university textbooks on China's political system, we take a broader view and argue that one needs to clearly distinguish between the concepts of political order, political system, political regimes, and actual politics.
Price: $114.00
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Publication Date:
15 October 2026
ISBN: 9789004765795
Format: Hardcover
Mikael Mattlin,Ph.D., is Research Professor and Head of the Center on Global Orders and China (CORD) at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, as well as Adjunct Professor (Docent) at the University of Turku.
Lauri Paltemaa,Ph.D., is Professor of East Asian Politics and Contemporary History at the Centre for East Asian Studies, Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Juha A. Vuori, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History, and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Lauri Paltemaa,Ph.D., is Professor of East Asian Politics and Contemporary History at the Centre for East Asian Studies, Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Juha A. Vuori, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History, and Political Science at the University of Turku.