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This is a selection of resources on China’s contemporary developments available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

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China’s digital nationalism

Schneider explores how Chinese officials and stakeholders construct and shape nationalism according to their own agendas in the digital realm, which covers search engines, online encyclopedias, websites, hyperlink networks and social media.

The culture of leadership in contemporary China: Conflict, values, and perspectives for a new generation

The author asserts that traditional Chinese values, ideology and philosophy feature prominently in the leadership of the current cadre of Chinese leaders. The values found in Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism have replaced communist ideology and are being used to reject the influence of Western values which prioritise individual freedom and democracy.

Handbook on urban development in China

The compilation of essays in this volume examines the transformation of China’s rural to urban development, focusing on three main themes: progress and enhancement, dislocation and tension and the unique features of Chinese urban development.

The Palgrave handbook of local governance in contemporary China

Contributed by scholars from China and around the world, this handbook offers insights to the characteristics, challenges and trends of governance in China’s urban and rural areas and the impact of technology on governance, education, healthcare, environment and energy.

China smart: What you don’t know, what you need to know: A past & present guide to history, culture, society, language

Deepen your understanding of China’s past and present in this volume containing close to 60 short essays which discuss China’s history, society, culture and language. Topics covered include the history of the Great Wall, articles on porcelain and tea, various ethnic groups in China and China’s rapid progress towards a cashless society.

Singapore-China relations: 50 years

The multi-faceted Singapore-China relationship is showcased in this publication that examines the political, economic, socio-cultural, people-to-people and military exchanges between the two countries, including highlights of bilateral cooperation projects.

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Research outline for China’s cultural soft power

Learn more about the theoretical roots of soft power and the current state of China’s soft power. This book focuses on the inner logical relations between Chinese cultural soft power and the realisation of the China Dream from which the author subsequently draws a cautious overall conclusion on the development of China’s soft power.

China’s innovation challenge: Overcoming the middle-income trap

Can China escape the middle-income trap? This is the central question posed in the book as it gathers perspectives from leading Chinese and international scholars to consider the daunting challenges and complexities of building an innovation-driven Chinese growth model. It analyses key areas such as China’s institutional system, technology, sociocultural forces and national policy.

This brave new world: India, China and the United States

China and India – both rising superpowers in Asia – will soon surpass the combined strength of North America and Europe in economic might, population size, and military spending. The author offers a tour of the corridors of power in Delhi and Beijing from her front row view of this colossal power shift, first at the State Department and now as an advisor to American business leaders.

Understanding China

NLB print and digital resources

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