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This paper addresses the issues involved in conducting empirical research in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). Major hurdles that researchers have to overcome when conducting empirical research in the PRC, include language, cultural issues, cost of the research, obtaining local contacts, and government restrictions. The challenges faced in an actual research effort in China will be compared and contrasted to research issues discussed in the academic literature. Finally, recommendations for conducting empirical research in the PRC are presented.

Überblick über Forschungseinrichtungen, Themen und Tendenzen der Lateinamerikaforschung in der VR China. Nach Aussagen der beteiligten Wissenschaftler mangelt es an zuverlässigen Informationsquellen, da die im Wirtschafts- und Außenministerium verfügbaren Daten aufgrund bürokratischer Schwierigkeiten nicht in wünschenswerter Weise verfügbar gemacht werden können

The West's view of the People's Republic of China suffers from a strong focus on the utopia of 'communism'. The search for the spectre of 'communism' diverts attention from the rather plainly communicated political intentions and plans of the Middle Kingdom's leaders. As a consequence, the West is unable to assess Chinese developments, which are planned with long-term objectives in mind, and to adjust accordingly. Adapted from the source document.