[Feb 6th; Journal of Chinese Political Science/Association of Chinese Political Science]
A broad and detailed overview of recent studies upon Chinese politics.
1. Political Legitimacy
Various explanations of Chinese legitimacy, like national glory, economic growth, socioeconomic benevolence, etc.
Discontent and protests in China against local cadres instead of top leaders.
Legitimacy from political effectiveness, local accountability and political networks in China.
Scholars's reliance on votes, or elections to study politics.
Migration and new citizenship, modern materialism, democracy and technique, etc.
2. Political Economy
Recent main topic is reform, or economic prosperity.
Side effects or prices of growth, like pollution and inequality, create new issues in politics.
The nouveaux riches produced by growth, and their participation in politics.
The role of private entrepreneurs and workers.
3. Political Leadership
Continued research in earlier leaders like Mao, Zhou Enlai and Lin Biao.
The Cellular image of Chinese politics, or personalistic politics.
The legacy of Lelinist Party Secrecy and appointment, and its effect on China.
Potential power of electronic communication, the Central-local relations, and PLA.
Whether China's leadership organization is fractionalized.
The future of China's foreign policies and its dependence on domestic politics.
4. Political Equality
The confusion between democracy and elections.
Understanding of rural elections, NGOs, religious groups, and their indications for China's democratic future.
5. Political Science
Development of research agencies, journals, Chinese learning infrastructures.
Chinese or China-born scholars' roles.