Kina

China's electricity sector

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This book provides a concise introduction to China's electricity sector, suitable for university students and business analysts. It is business focused, combining an introduction from an established regional electricity consultancy with five academic chapters covering governance…

Hong Kong

by Chen, Piera, Matchar, Emily

fromLonely Planet

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This is a guide to some of Asia's most 'happening' cities, and what to do there after dark. There are tips on where to eat, what food is available, and how to order, as well as information on where to stay whether your travelling on business or backpacking around. It also featur…

China as a polar great power

by Brady, Anne-Marie

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China has emerged as a member of the elite club of nations who are powerful at both global poles. Polar states are global giants, strong in military, scientific, and economic terms. The concept of a polar great power is relatively unknown in international relations studies; yet …

The age of irreverence: a new history of laughter in China

by Rea, Christopher G.

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"The Age of Irreverence tells the story of why China's entry into the modern age was not just traumatic, but uproarious. As the Qing dynasty slumped toward extinction, prominent writers compiled jokes into collections they called "histories of laughter." During the first years o…

China in the era of Xi Jinping: Domestic and foreign policy challenges

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Xi Jinping became general secretary of the Communist Party of China in 2013, taking his leadership role at a time of continuing economic expansion and military modernization that seem destined to make China a superpower. Xi has become China's most powerful and popular leader sin…

Young China: how the restless generation will change their cou…

by Dychtwald, Zak

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The author, in his twenties, who is fluent in Chinese, examines the future of China through the lens of the Jiu Ling Hou-the generation born after 1990. A close up look at the Chinese generation born after 1990 exploring through personal encounters how young Chinese feel about e…

One child: the story of China's most radical experiment

by Fong, Mei

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When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a po…

Shanghai

by Holden, Trent, Morgan, Kate, Elfer, Helen

fromLonely Planet

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This guide to Shanghai lists the newest, best restaurants, clubs, and shops. It also features Eating listings and a mouth-watering food chapter