China How sustainable is China’s social security system? October 14, 2016 1 Written by Matthias Stepan. Social policy is one of the policy fields that remain firmly in the hands of the State Council. In the nearly four…
China China’s five year economic plan is rich with symbolism November 4, 2015 0 Written by Alice de Jonge China’s latest five-year plan, the details of which were endorsed at last week’s fifth plenum, aims to double the nation’s…
China China’s grip still tight on state-owned enterprises September 17, 2015 0 Written by Alice de Jonge. China’s next Five-Year Plan is due to be formally approved by the National People’s Congress in March 2016. One of…
Development China: Innovator or Follower? December 5, 2014 0 Written by Richard P. Appelbaum. In 2006, continuing its effort to achieve world-class status as an S&T innovator, the Chinese government launched its National Medium- and…
Climate Change Climate Change Legislation: China Has Politics, Too September 11, 2014 0 Written by Terry Townshend. National legislation is often cited as a critical element of a credible and effective international response to climate change. National laws not only…
Economy A geographical perspective on the ‘China model’ September 5, 2014 0 Written by Kean Fan Lim. Along with China's expanding economic influence are growing debates on the nature and feasibility of the ‘China model’ (中國模式). Similar to…
Sustainable Development NGOs, Adaptive Capacity, and Hydropower Politics in China May 9, 2013 0 Written by Oliver Hensengerth. On 23 January 2013, China’s State Council published its 12th Five-Year Plan for Energy Development (能源发展“十二五”规划). It forms part of the 12th Five-Year…
