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Routledge Local Government and Politics in China - Routledge Studies

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This comprehensive analysis examines the evolving dynamics of local governance in mainland China following a decade of administrative and economic reform. The book explores how central government authority has diminished as localities gain autonomy, with local officials increasingly prioritising regional development over centrally mandated economic plans. Drawing on interviews with government officials, the author investigates the complex factors that determine when and why local administrators comply with policy directives from above. This study reveals the tensions between Beijing's central control and the growing independence of provincial and municipal governments, offering valuable insight into how local political actors navigate conflicting pressures and shape policy implementation on the ground.

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Explores the weakened mobilisation capacity of China's central government and its impact on local policy compliance.

Examines the shift in power dynamics whereby local officials prioritise personal and regional projects over centrally directed economic initiatives.

Based on direct interviews with government officials providing first-hand accounts of local governance challenges.

Part of Routledge's Studies on Contemporary China series, offering scholarly analysis of modern Chinese politics.

Addresses the growing remoteness of central authority and its consequences for administrative effectiveness across China's regions.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 April 2003
Listed Since
08 January 2007

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