China Rises - How Chinas Astonishing Growth Will Change The World

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Details: With a population of 1.25 billion people & an economy that is the second largest in the world, China is a country we all need to take notice of. This entertaining, informative, up-to-date book is the ideal guide to this fascinating country's present
- & its future. China is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations & has produced some of the most significant human achievements of all time. With its current economic growth & increasing role in international affairs, it is fast becoming one of the most powerful & important countries in the world. But China refuses to conform to the expectations of the outside world. It is a communist state, but one in which business is booming. It is a nation that continues to support North Korea, even as it develops its relationships with the West. The Chinese government's controversial policies, from the one child policy to its history of repression of opposition groups & its policies towards Tibet & Taiwan, place it at odds with many of the world's most powerful nations. & yet as China's economy continues to grow, so will its influence & importance in the world. China Rises reveals the true nature of modern China & looks to the future to examine how China's growth will affect all of us. It will give readers a complete picture of this intriguing country -as it is now & as it will develop in the future. Ideal for: Those with an interest in the rise of China. Discover the real China. This paperback book has 232 pages & measures: 23.3 x 15.3 x 1.8cm