What legacies have previous reformers like Zhao Ziyang left to todays China? Does China have feasible political alternatives to todays repressive market Leninism and corrupt state capitalism? Does Zhaos legacy indicate an alternative to the past and for the future?

For those who are familiar with the development of Chinese politics since the reform years, Zhao is now widely regarded as a major architect of the nations profound transition. His contributions to Chinas post-Mao development are rich and multi faceted, including those on rural and urban economic reforms extending to accountable governance, liberal policies concerning domestic affairs and Chinas foreign relations.

Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field such as Richard Baum and Xiaonong Cheng this book explores the historical development of Chinas political reform issues, and how his political legacies are relevant to Chinas political development since the 1980s to the future. Using recently translated recollection articles by veteran reformers who worked with Zhao in the 1980s, like Du Runsheng, An Zhiwen, Li Rui, Bao Tong, Zhao Ziyang and China's Political Future is a valuable contribution for students and researchers interested in the Chinese politics, Asian politics and political development in Asia.