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The course
Selective examination of issues and themes in China’s post-Mao reform effort with particular emphasis on the challenges faced by China’s leadership in managing an increasingly complex market authoritarian state and society. Contemporary social, political and economic developments. Emphasis is on the period since Xi Jinping’s assumption of power in 2012
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The particulars
Format & requirements
essay, critiques and class participation
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POL431Y1Y
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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
431400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026