The Political Economy of China's Provinces is the first book to introduce the concept of competitive advantage in the context of Chinese provincial studies.
Details political, economic and social change in China's provinces.
Excellent follow on from China's Provinces in Reform
Only place to find detailed analysis on provinces. Other studies treat China as a single entity - now outdated.
High quality research.
China is a huge and diverse country and this book sheds light on the enormous economic, social and political differences.
'The book ... is a source of rich information covering the specific circumstances of the province, the relationship between provinces and other regional divisions, and the economic interaction and competition between provinces. On the whole, this publication has made a positive contribution to understanding the political economy of China's provinces.' - Anja Lahtinen, Studia Orientalia, 2007
'Well-written, authoritative and up-to-date, this excellent volume of essays deserves to be more than simply a useful library reference source.' University of Plymouth
Hans Hendrischke is Head of the Department of Chinese and Indonesian Studies at the University of New South Wales.
Feng Chongyi is Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney.