Chinese Capitalisms: Historical Emergence and Political Implications

China has undergone dramatic social and economic change since it initiated reform and instigated its opening up policy 30 years ago. As well as great wealth, mass inequalities have also surfaced in China, along with considerable public unease. Such a remarkable transition has occurred within a political system defined by a one-party state that continues to call itself "communist". Drawing on case studies from China, Taiwan and postcommunist societies in Eastern and Central Europe, Yin-wah C...