CPOL 518 Politics Peoples Republic of China
This course examines political institutions and policies of the PRC, with particular attention to the political tensions that continue to define the regime as it pursues economic liberalization with authoritarian government. Among the topics covered are the historic background of the Chinese revolution, the coming of the Chinese Communist Party to power, and major political institutions such as the Communist Party, party government, and the People's Liberation Army. Policy issues include foreign policy, especially Sino-American relationships, economic policy, and defense issues.