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Pekingology

Disaggregating China Inc

May 30, 2024
Yeling Tan, Professor at Oxford University and PIIE, discusses China's entry into the WTO, contrasting SOE reform approaches, and the impact of revoking PNTR. They explore China's economic system challenges within the WTO framework, the US economy's costs in ending PNTR with China, and implications for global trade and leadership.
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  • China's local governments innovate within a centralized communist system, impacting public services and transparency.
  • China faced challenges aligning with WTO standards due to its diverse economic structure, leading to internal debates on liberalization.

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Understanding China's Evolving Political System

China has become one of the most significant nations of the 21st century, necessitating a deeper comprehension of its governance. Pekingology delves into China's changing political structure with guest Yelling Tan, discussing her book on China's state strategies. Tan traces her interest in China's political economy back to her experience in Singapore and college years, examining the country's rapid economic growth and political influences.

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