Provides a comprehensive, analytical exploration of contemporary China from 1949 to 2020, guiding students to understand its history, society, and politics while developing advanced research and critical thinking skills.

This book offers readers an opportunity to explore the fascination and complexities of the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 2020. The content covers a wide range of topics and aspects in contemporary China, including politics, foreign relations, ethnic issues, law, social policy, and academic development. It aims to examine the 70-year historical development of contemporary China in a comprehensive, systematic, critical, and analytical way.
As a university textbook, the author will not only guide students to review past scholarship on contemporary China but also strive to teach students to reflect on the old issues from a new perspective. The book hopes to bring students new thinking about contemporary Chinese history and to inspire them to apply new methodology and directions in research and writing. Through rigorous academic reading, we expect the book will elevate the students' understanding on contemporary China to an advanced level and will equip them with a strong intellectual and research capacity for their future chosen academic and professional careers.