The Rise of Think Tanks in China

Despite continuing criticism of the Chinese authoritarian political system, the range of participants in the decision-making process has widened, with different social actors now playing an increasingly important role in the Chinese policymaking process. Accordingly, the role of think tanks in the p [...]
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Despite continuing criticism of the Chinese authoritarian political system, the range of participants in the decision-making process has widened, with different social actors now playing an increasingly important role in the Chinese policymaking process. Accordingly, the role of think tanks in the policymaking process has generated great interest within and outside China. This book explores Chinaa (TM)s think tanks, and explains their behaviour and influence in the policy process. The book raises several questions on the topic, including how think tanks emerged in China, the key factors that affect think tanks in terms of building their governmental and personal networks, and how their influence can be measured. The book goes on to discuss new perspectives on policy processes and elite politics in China, and provide a comprehensive picture of think tanks in the current political system of the country.