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China Currents
A Journal of the China Research Center
2012: Vol. 11, No. 2
Editor’s Note
Ever since Deng Xiaoping started opening China’s doors and building “socialism with Chinese characteristics” (a euphemism for authoritarian-style capitalism), it has been an article…
Growth and Corruption in China
After the beginning of the post-Mao reform period in 1978-79, China experienced a marked worsening of corruption. The pre-reform period was not free from…
The 18th Party Congress: A Turning Point in Chinese Politics?
On November 14, 2012, after a week of listening, discussing and “electing,” the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) finally came…
A Short History of the Party Congresses
Over its history of 91 years, the Chinese Communist Party has held 18 national congresses. Seven came before 1949 when the CCP came to…
An International Equity Exchange for China? Considering the Options
Introduction Chinese policymakers are considering reforms to open China’s equity markets to foreign capital. A proposed International Board would allow both foreign firms and…
Commentary: The U.S. House Intelligence Committee Scapegoats Huawei
>On October 8, 2012, the U.S. House Select Committee on Intelligence issued a report warning all American companies against using equipment from the Chinese…
Commentary: Demonization of China Puts U.S. Interests in Jeopardy
The rhetoric about China’s faults vis-à-vis the challenges facing the U.S. continues to escalate. During the presidential campaign, Barack Obama chose to lead the…
