
China
Quo Vadis?: Economic Transformation and Future Challenges
Springer Nature · Print & ebook · June 7, 2025
Since 1980, China has undergone an extraordinary economic transformation, rising from a relatively minor geopolitical player to a global economic superpower.
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- Who it’s for
- Helmut Wagner examines China’s slowing growth, geopolitical tensions, policy responses, and possible futures.
- Genres
- Asian Politics, International Economics, Geopolitics
- Published
- Springer Nature, June 7, 2025
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Since 1980, China has undergone an extraordinary economic transformation, rising from a relatively minor geopolitical player to a global economic superpower. However, in recent years, this meteoric growth has slowed, and the nation now faces a range of complex and pressing challenges. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's remarkable ascent, exploring the pivotal reforms that fueled its rise and their far-reaching implications for both China and the West.
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While reflecting on this transformative journey, the primary focus is on the critical issues China faces today, including its slowing economic growth and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly with the United States. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is responding to these challenges through a series of ambitious economic and political strategies. The book examines these approaches, offering insights into their potential effectiveness and limitations. Looking ahead, it explores possible political and economic scenarios for China in the coming years, shedding light on their implications for Western businesses and China's own trajectory. This insightful and accessible work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand China's economic policies, challenges, and its role in shaping the global economy. Key Topics Covered: - China's journey to becoming a global economic powerhouse - Xi Jinping's economic policy strategies - The critical economic and geopolitical challenges facing China - Possible future scenarios and their implications for China and the world
China’s Future Challenges
Helmut Wagner examines China’s slowing growth, geopolitical tensions, policy responses, and possible futures.
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- China’s economic ascent and the reforms behind it
- Xi Jinping’s economic strategies and their limits
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- Analysis of tensions with the United States
- Possible scenarios and implications for China and Western businesses
Where it sits
| Geopolitics | 35% |
|---|---|
| Asian Politics | 34% |
| International Economics | 25% |
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Publisher categories
- International Business
- Economics
- Authors
- Helmut Wagner
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Published
- June 7, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- International Business