In this book, the author tries to provide a concise introduction to the causes and effects of Chinas reform and opening up, in particular with regard to the foLlowing issues:
Why did China embark on this reform and opening-up pohcyin the late 1970s and how did it reLate to the periods before it?
The distinct stages and their corresponding content, including the start of the reform and opening up, the transition of China''s economic system, concurrent political restructuring and the development of democracy and rule oflaw, and the consequent changes to sociaL structures and ways ofthinking,
Progress towards nationaL reunification, Chinars resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and Macao and the improvement in reLations across the Taiwan Straits.
The changes in relationship between China and the rest of the world, the adjustment of China''s foreign poLicy, and the establishment of a multi- level and omnidirectional strategy of foreign relations.
The current status of reform and opening up, and new chaLlenges and responses after many years of rapid social and econ
關於作者:
Zhang Baijia, born in January 1948, graduated from the History Department of Peking University and gained his Master''s degree from the Modern History Department of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Zhang Baijia is now researcher and deputy director of the Party History Research Center of the CPC Central Committee. Zhang is also a professor at Peking University and Renmin University, and a member of the Academic Committee of the Institute of Modern Historv. Chinese Academy of Social Saences. Zhang Baijia has previously been engaged in researching the history of the CPC, Chinese modern history and Chinese diplomatic history. Now his focus is on the history of reform and opening-up. Zhang''s works include: Discussion on the Chongqing Negotiation, Change Herself, Change the World - a Discussion on China''s Basic Diplomatic Strateqy in the 20th Century, The Cold War and Chinar and 30 Years of China''s Reform and Opening Up.
目錄:
Foreword
Chapter 1 The Road to Reform and Opening Up
A Century Dream: The Fight for the Chinese Nation during the Modern Era
Hard Pioneering Stage: The Successes and Failures ofthe First ThirtyYears of New China
Searching for a New Road: Emancipating Minds and Throwing Off Shackles
The Turrung Point: Econonuc Development as the CentralTask
Chapter 2 Wading across the River by Feeling Out for Stones
Early Tide of Reform: Reform Initiated from both Political and Economic Perspectives
Responding to Public Ophuon: Fulfilling the Task of Putting Wrongs to Right
Fixing Farm Output Quotas for Each Household: One Creative Irutiative of Chinese Peasants
Speaal Economic Zones: Windows of Opening to the Outside World
Chapter 3 Taking the Self-chosen Road
Long-term Plaruung: "Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" and the "Three-step" Strategy
Review of World Situation: Peace, Development and Independent Foreign Policy of Peace
Urban Reform and Reforms in Other Areas Kept in Pace
Standing the Test: Adopting Readjustment and Rectification Measures, and Quelling Political Disturbances
Chapter 4 Taking a Crucial Step Forward
Setting the Goal: To Establish a Socialist Market Economic System
Rule of Law: Strengthening Building of Legal System Respecting and Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief
Promoting Reunification of the Motherland: Return of Hong Kong and Macao and Improvement of Cross-Straits Relations
New Prospects in Foreign Affairs: China''s Diplomatic Work Gears Towards New Century
A Generally Prosperous Society: Achieving the Objectives of First Two Steps of the "Three-step" Development Strategy
Chapter 5 Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in an All-round Way
A New "Three-step" Strategy: A New Plan for Modernization
Pursuing Scientific Development: Enforcing Overall Coordination and Deepening Reform
Harmonious Society: Strengthening Social Development and Innovating Management Modes
Fewer but Better Troops: Modernizat:ion of National Defense and Armed Forces
Rising to Challenges: Extraordinary Courage and Determination Can Only Be
Demonstrated in Extraordinarily Arduous Reform
Goals Marking the Centenaries of CPC and PRC