China Briefing, 1989

"China Briefing, 1989" approaches the events of the previous year differently from past volumes in the series, providing a long-term perspective on the dramatic developments of spring and summer 1988. Senior China specialists examine the student demonstrations and their aftermath in the larger context of the 40-year history of the People's Republic of China and also reflect on future directions for the nation. The authors assess the impact of the events of 1988 on politics, the economy, foreign relations, social issues, and culture, as well as on Taiwan, Tibet, and Hong Kong.

Anthony J Kane, Volume Editor

Preface -- Introduction -- Politics: Reform at the Crossroad -- The Chinese Economy in 1988 -- Foreign Policy in 1988: Resolving Old Conflicts -- "Going to the World": Art and Culture on the Cosmopolitan Tide -- Taiwan in 1988: The Transition to a Post-Chiang World -- China and the United States: From "Special" to "Normal" Relations