Political Developments in Contemporary China

<p>China’s role in global events today cannot be overestimated. </p><p>This book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of contemporary political developments in China. Key topics covered include: China's international relations with its neighbours and with the international community more widely; demographic developments; Taiwan; Macao and Hong Kong Tibet Uighurs; human rights health issues (including bird flu); food contamination and defective goods; and a chronology of political developments congresses and Central Committee sessions since May 2006; the earthquake of 12 May 2008 and the 2008 Olympic Games.</p><p>The book continues - and adds to – the overview of developments up to May 2006 which were covered in the author’s <em>China: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments</em> (2006) and is the companion volume to <em>Economic Developments in Contemporary China: A Guide</em> (2010) - both published by Routledge.</p>