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March 27, 2024

Book Review: The Rise and Fall of the EAST

Blog: Australian Institute of International Affairs

Reviewed by Dr Xiang Gao

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Abstract

In this thought-provoking book Yasheng Huang seeks to explain the unique stability of the Chinese political system over 1500 years and the consequent consolidation of authoritarian rule under Xi Jinping. He reveals the power of the Chinese examination system in shaping authoritarian and bureaucratic values in ancient and contemporary China.

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