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China
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Political Structure and Governance
China is a single-party socialist republic governed by the Communist Party of China (CPC). The highest organs of state power are technically the National People's Congress (NPC) and its Standing Committee. However, real executive authority rests with the Party's Politburo Standing Committee.
The state emphasizes a political philosophy described as "Socialism with Chinese characteristics," which integrates market mechanisms with centralized, long-term strategic planning. A unique aspect of the governance model is the… -
China Studies
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The formalization of China Studies as a distinct academic matrix occurred predominantly after World War II, driven by strategic geopolitical interests and the perceived "China Hand" expertise required during the Cold War. Early institutionalization often occurred within Area Studies programs, placing China alongside other large, complex geopolitical entities.
A significant epistemological shift occurred in the late 1980s, moving away from purely 'top-down' analyses (focused on the Communist Party of China) towards incorporating suba… -
Kuomintang
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The Kuomintang ($\text{KMT}$), often translated as the "Nationalist Party of China," is a major political party that has played a central role in modern Chinese history, particularly since its reorganization by Sun Yat-sen in 1912. The party's foundational ideology is rooted in Sun's "Three Principles of the People" (Sanmin Zhuyi), which advocate for nationalism, democracy, and the people's livelihood. Historically, the KMT has been the dominant political force in the Republic of China ($\text{ROC}$), first on the mainland and subsequent…
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Peoples Republic Of China
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The People's Republic of China ($\text{PRC}$), commonly known as China, is a unitary socialist republic located in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population that accounts for approximately 18% of the global total, and the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP. The Communist Party of China (CPC) has governed the country since 1949, following the Chinese Civil War. The national capital is Beijing, while Guangzhou…
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Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989
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The Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989 (also known in the West as the June Fourth Incident) were a seminal series of student-initiated political demonstrations that took place in Beijing, China, during the spring of 1989. Beginning primarily as mourning for the reform-minded former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hu Yaobang, the movement rapidly escalated into broad calls for [po…