The China Questions

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Many books provide information about China, but few clarify what is truly at stake. This volume addresses key questions about the challenges China faces today and the uncertainties stemming from its rapid ascent on the global stage. In just a few decades, the world's most populous nation has transitioned from relative isolation to prominence. Thirty-six leading experts from the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University offer insights into the future of this new superpower and the motivations of its people and leaders. They present a lifetime of scholarship in concise essays covering Chinese identity, culture, environment, society, history, and policy. Key inquiries include the sustainability of China's economic growth, the sacrifices needed for environmental improvements, the potential reunification with Taiwan, and how the Chinese perceive their role in the global marketplace. Additionally, the essays explore internal issues such as the Communist Party's legitimacy, the end of the one-child policy, and ethnic tensions, alongside China's international relationships, particularly with the United States. As America reassesses its commitments in Asia, the implications for China's growing strength in the Pacific are significant. This work goes beyond media portrayals to shed light on fundamental issues facing China today.