Local government innovation has become one of the most important topics on China's policy agenda in recent decades. This book explains why some local government

Despite a centralized formal structure, Chinese politics and policy-making have long been marked by substantial degrees of regional and local variation and expe

Local government innovation has become one of the most important topics on China’s policy agenda in recent decades. This book explains why some local governme

This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of local governance in China, and offers original analysis of key factors underpinning trends in this field draw

Openness and competition sparked major advances in Chinese industry. Recent policy reversals emphasizing indigenous innovation seem likely to disappoint.