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This paper discusses economic reform and entrepreneurial revolution in China since 1979. Reforms oriented toward free trade and open markets in the Communist government are discussed, as well as changes in China's political ideology due to economic pressures. The paper also highlights historical background and political problems.

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"At issue in the present study is the entrepreneurial revolution occurring in China, a revolution based on economic reforms oriented toward free trade and open markets that is paradoxically the product of ..."

Tags:China, economic reform, entreprenurs, Chinese Communist Party

Abstract
This paper explains that the success of the Chinese economic reforms is attributed to the liberty granted to the non-state sectors to progress in the environment of the market economy. The open door policy is an essential element in the process of economic reforms. It induces foreign investment and encourages the foreign trade. The writer points out that foreign investment has brought in new capital, new technology, managerial skill and training for labor to China. This has infused the contemporary managerial strategies, business techniques and a legal structure for favoring the business dealings. The paper further notes that it has generated competition in the domestic market and the competition has compelled the domestic enterprises to become more efficient. The foreign trade has been made easy due to the availability of the low cost and high quality labor in China to produce goods to be sold at higher prices in the world market thereby increasing the compensation to Chinese labor. The writer concludes that China has thus become an outstanding trading nation in the region, primary to the economic development along with promoting stability in the region.

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"Chinese foreign policy of the mid-1980s results from the four correlated estimations. Firstly, the Chinese reform minded leaders opined that there is possibility for China to attain power and prosperity while safeguarding its national essence only through increased involvement in world activities. Secondly they emphasized that the international environment allows a focus upon domestic development while specifically because Soviet Union is concentrating on other emergent situations and in the process there is ample possibility that China can avail a stable environment in East Asia for the predictable future. Thirdly, they emphasized that China will find it advantageous to participate successfully in the international economic system and by soliciting growing foreign involvement in its own economic development. Finally, it is advocated that China can adopt persistent, independent, pragmatic and purposeful policies not only towards the three major powers of concern to them which are the Soviet Union, the United States and Japan but also towards other crucial areas like Korea, Indo-China and Taiwan. Hence the superseding goals of foreign policy of the reformers that arise from such considerations is to counterfeit a peaceful security environment in support of ambitious internal economic development. The reformers desire to promote economic relationships with all the prospective trading counterparts. They are much concerned in safeguarding the Chinese Sovereignty and autonomy while allowing the impediments of enhanced commercial and security links with the external world. (Okesenberg, 1986)"

Tags:trade, technology, profit

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This paper discusses the development of the economy in China, focusing on economic reform beginning in the 1980s. China's pre-reform centrally planned economy and the influence of Mao prior to 1978 is also examined. The paper also cites the economic reforms under Den Xiaoping including their effect on the rural sector and China's banking system.

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"In the years prior to China's economy was very much a centrally planned economy in which the government made virtually all of the decisions regarding the direction in which investment would occur, where production would be focused and where state intervention would occur. Characteristics of China's pre-reform economy as described by Thomas G. Rawski included extensive state controls over prices and resource allocation, collectivized agriculture, a huge complex of state enterprises, a vast and cumbersome array of central..."

Tags:China, economics, development, reform, Mao, rural, Xiaoping, banking

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the economic reforms in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). These reforms began in the late.1970s, and are continuing in the late.1980s. The extent and character of the economic changes occurring in the PRC are such that they have been referred to as an economic revolution by some observers, although retrenchments in 1988 have dulled some of their revolutionary luster. In this research, a particular emphasis is placed on foreign participation in the Chinese economy, which is provided for through the reforms.

CHINESE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
For most of the first three decades of the PRC's existence ..the country came into being on 1 October 1949 (Paxton, 1988), it adhered strictly to Marxist theory in the management of its (...)"

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This paper introduces the political agenda of the Reform era in ensuring Chinese Communist Party control. It further reviews the economic approaches, effects on Chinese outlook and urban dual-economy of the CCP. This paper concludes by noting how Reform is definitely not about democratization, just as it does not demonstrate a socialist model but a strategic CCP retention of control.

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"The Reform era marked the end of ultra-leftist influence in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in several policies enabling private sector industrial and trading activities, modernized banking and finance, and an ambitious agenda of agrarian reform. Higher income levels, consumerism and greater social mobility did take form in the People's Republic of China. (PRC) A `mixed' economy benefited some groups, as others lagged behind, amid sweeping changes allowing the CCP to maintain its political authority."

Tags:politics, 1978ecreform, results

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" China has undergone several periods of revolution and reform in this century, constantly redefining itself within certain parameters. The major revolution of the era was that in 1949 after a long period of conflict. This was a major break with the past, shifting from the imperial history of China to a new era under Communism, but even then the past was not simply cast out and ties remained to older philosophies. Since that time, Chinese communism has been redefined in several waves, with the most recent being labeled economic reform as China follows the rest of the world into a form of tentative capitalism unlike anything attempted since 1949. It is too early to be certain how successful this effort will be. Clearly, much of the West hopes that such moves will be followed naturally by democratization, and in the United Stats, much of the recent argument over most,.."

Tags:BOOK, REVIEWS, (NON-FICTION)

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When Deng Xiaoping came to power in the early 1980s, China was attempting to deal with the expanded capitalism that had been suggested as a result of the state visit of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. By adopting a modified version of capitalism, known generally as "socialistic capitalism" Deng Xiaoping instituted wide-sweeping social and economic reforms in the attempt to turn a Communist society into one where personal income was not only accepted but seen as a logical goal (Nathan & Shi, 1996, 534).

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"THE OPEN DOOR POLICIES OF DENG XIAOPING

Introduction
When Deng Xiaoping came to power in the early 1980s, China was attempting to deal with the expanded capitalism that had been suggested as a result of the state visit of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger. By adopting a modified version of capitalism, known generally as "socialistic capitalism" Deng Xiaoping instituted wide-sweeping social and economic reforms in the attempt to turn a Communist society into one where personal income was not only accepted but seen as a logical goal (Nathan & Shi, 1996, 534). China, whose very name means "The Middle Kingdom" (as in the center of the world), having some 7,000 years worth of "adapting" quickly assumed some of the aspects of ..."

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This twelve page paper examines the yuan. The paper presents the opinion that revaluing China's currency is necessary for several reasons, the most important of which is China's economic expansion, which has been impressive ever since economic and political reforms began to be implemented by Deng Xio Ping in the late nineteen-seventies.

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"The Revaluation of the Chinese Yuan: An Analysis of Implications Many economists believe that revaluing China's currency is necessary for several reasons, the most important of which is China's economic expansion, which has been impressive ever since economic and political reforms began to be implemented by Deng Xio Ping in the late nineteen-seventies. The People's Republic of China's expanding economic participation in the global economy has had currency implications, for a nation of more than one-billion people becoming a major trade partner in the world economy affects currency values around the world. Bohan (2005) notes that "China revalued the yuan by 2.1 percent in July and cut it loose from the dollar so it could float within tightly managed bands."

Tags:chinese, currency, issues

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This paper compares the processes of agricultural, economic, and political reform in Russia and China, analyzes why Russia and China took different paths of reform, and provides clear examples from both countries.

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This paper discusses the twenty year history of an unprecedented process of economic reform in China and explores the formidable challenges that remain. It also analyzes two long term considerations, namely, how China's economy reflects the impact of domestic and international change.

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"In early China, much of its population lived in a simple society consisting of isolated villages in which peasants survived solely on the fruits of their own labors. Frequently peasants only purchased necessary goods such as salt, and cooking utensils. Most goods which were sold (if at all) were close to their place of origin, which was usually no more than 100 miles away. But there was also a smaller, less frequent long distance type of trade, one which catered to the wishes and needs of the social and economic elite. Goods such as choice teas, porcelains, and the finest woven textiles were shipped to these elites. Books, stationary and sugar were among other luxury items often shipped long distances. For much of the early years of China, its people made and grew products for their own needs and survival."

Tags:economy, reform, manufacture, silk