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China perspectives, Jun 1, 2023

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Along with the renunciation of central planning, declining capacities of the Chinese party-state ... more Along with the renunciation of central planning, declining capacities of the Chinese party-state in the local political institutions have at least since the mid-1990s become visible. From a regime-centred perspective, the shifting of resources and authority from higher to lower levels of the party-state and the new local alliances between officials and private entrepreneurs attracted much attention.

ASIEN ist eine referierte Fachzeitschrift. ASIEN veröffentlicht wissenschaftliche Beiträge aus de... more ASIEN ist eine referierte Fachzeitschrift. ASIEN veröffentlicht wissenschaftliche Beiträge aus den Bereichen Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur zum gegenwärtigen Asien. Jeder eingereichte Artikel wird zwei GutachterInnen anonymisiert zur Begutachtung zugeleitet (double-blind-Verfahren). ASIEN ist die Mitgliederzeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Asienkunde e. V. Die Redaktion freut sich besonders, wenn Mitglieder der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Asienkunde die Zeitschrift durch Übersendung von Aufsätzen zu einschlägigen Themen sowie von Rezensionen, Konferenzberichten und Informationen zu Forschung und Lehre unterstützen. ASIEN erscheint vierteljährlich. Mitglieder erhalten ASIEN kostenlos. Ein Jahresabonnement kostet 80,00 Euro (zzgl. Porto und Versand). Hinweise für Autoren und Autorinnen Manuskripte sollten in Deutsch oder Englisch abgefasst sein und müssen dem ASIEN style guide entsprechen. Dies gilt besonders für wiss. Artikel. Ein Honorar kann leider nicht gezahlt werden. Englischsprachige Beiträge müssen vor Abgabe von einem native speaker geprüft worden sein. Wissenschaftliche Artikel sollten 45-50.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 20 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Die anonymisierten Artikel werden von (mindestens) zwei GutachterInnen begutachtet. Der/die Autor/in bekommt i. d. R. innerhalb von 2 Monaten Bescheid, ob und mit welcher Kritik sein/ihr Beitrag zur Veröffentlichung angenommen wurde. Für die Überarbeitung des Beitrags hat der/die Autor/in 4 Wochen Zeit. Ungefähr 4 Wochen vor Drucklegung erhält der/die Autor/in seinen/ihren Beitrag zur Korrektur. Zu prüfen ist der Beitrag auf Druckfehler, Vollständigkeit und Stellung der Abbildungen und Tabellen sowie auf eventuell von der Redaktion angemerkte Fragen. Den Umfang verändernde Verbesserungen müssen unterbleiben. Research Notes sollten 35-40.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 15 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20-zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Asien Aktuell sollten 20-25.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 10 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20-zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Konferenzberichte sollten 5.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten. Die Veröffentlichung erfolgt, soweit möglich, im nächsten folgenden Heft. Folgende Angaben sollten vorhanden sein: Konferenztitel, Veranstalter, Ort, Datum. Rezensionen sollten 5.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten. Sie sollten u. a. Informationen über das Anliegen und die Thesen des Autors/der Autorin/Autoren enthalten, den Inhalt der Publikation kurz skizzieren und evtl. auch auf die mögliche(n) Zielgruppe(n) hinweisen. Die Veröffentlichung erfolgt sobald wie möglich. Folgende Angaben sollten vorhanden sein: Autor, Buchtitel, Ort: Verlag, Jahr. Seitenzahl, Preis. Nach Veröffentlichung erhält der/die Autor/in ein Belegexemplar der Zeitschrift sowie seinen/ihren Beitrag als PDF-Dokument inklusive Umschlag und Inhaltsverzeichnis. Alle Manuskripte müssen in einem bearbeitungsfähigen Format (DOC[X], RTF, ODT) an die Redaktion

China Information, 2019

'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and villag... more 'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and village renovation in China. Since the nationwide implementation of this policy within the scope of the programme 'Building a new socialist countryside', the large-scale construction of new residential complexes has accelerated the transformation of the country's rural landscape. However, extensive demolition and relocation have drawn increasing criticism, and the policy has become synonymous with the seizure of rural land resources by local governments. When Xi Jinping came to power, the new leadership initially appeared to abandon the policy but has eventually revived it. This article studies the implementation and evolution of the rural community building policy as a case of policy learning. The analysis of national and local policy documents and implementation practices in four provinces highlights a new framing of the policy, more intensive hierarchical controls over rural land use, and the state's increasing reach into village governance, as well as new incentives for local governments to continue with demolition and relocation projects. These changes reveal a mode of policy learning in the context of an authoritarian regime whose goal is to improve policy implementation in the face of growing public criticism and social tension.

International Journal of Cultural Policy, 2015

ABSTRACT

Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations, 2022

Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. A... more Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. Although most research on city agency has focused on democratic (often Western) cities, the climate-related activities of Chinese cities in global city networks have also expanded, raising the question of whether cities from nondemocratic political systems can be international actors or whether they are merely extensions of their national governments. This article examines how the Chinese Party-state’s institutions and governing instruments shape cities’ global agency and how these structures impact the work of various city networks operating in China. To this end, it analyzes policy reports, documents, and original interview data collected from city network representatives. The findings demonstrate that city networks in China walk a fine line between their door-opening function for cities to global climate governance and their role as transmitters of the central government’s gatekeeping ...

China aktuell, Sep 3, 2003

Global Governance, 2022

Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. A... more Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. Although most research on city agency has focused on democratic (often Western) cities, the climate-related activities of Chinese cities in global city networks have also expanded, raising the question of whether cities from nondemocratic political
systems can be international actors or whether they are merely extensions of their national governments. This article examines how the Chinese Party-state’s institutions and governing instruments shape cities’ global agency and how these structures impact the work of various city networks operating in China. To this end, it analyzes policy reports, documents, and original interview data collected from city network representatives. The findings demonstrate that city networks in China walk a fine line between their door-opening function for cities to global climate governance and their role as transmitters of the central government’s gatekeeping function, thereby sustaining the hierarchical control structures of the Chinese Party-state.

China Information

Since 2014, under the policy of 'new-type urbanization' (新型城镇化), Xi Jinping's government has work... more Since 2014, under the policy of 'new-type urbanization' (新型城镇化), Xi Jinping's government has worked towards a more sustainable form of urbanization. One important aspect of this policy shift is a more balanced development between cities and rural areas, which is intended to improve the living conditions of both rural migrants in the cities and the rural population in the countryside. These goals are not new. For example, political attempts to stimulate small town development reach back into the 1980s. Over the last decade, however, the degree and comprehensiveness of party-state control of urbanization in the countryside have clearly increased. Against the backdrop of the latest policy developments, this special issue of China Information examines how the politics of 'rural urbanization' has changed in China and what the implications of these changes are for rural governance and the rural population. The term rural urbanization refers to the different processes and practices of urbanization that affect areas and people classified by the state as rural. The articles trace these processes in rural and peri-urban areas as well as among rural migrants in Chinese cities. 1

The China Quarterly, 2016

China Information, 2019

'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and villag... more 'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and village renovation in China. Since the nationwide implementation of this policy within the scope of the programme 'Building a new socialist countryside', the large-scale construction of new residential complexes has accelerated the transformation of the country's rural landscape. However, extensive demolition and relocation have drawn increasing criticism, and the policy has become synonymous with the seizure of rural land resources by local governments. When Xi Jinping came to power, the new leadership initially appeared to abandon the policy but has eventually revived it. This article studies the implementation and evolution of the rural community building policy as a case of policy learning. The analysis of national and local policy documents and implementation practices in four provinces highlights a new framing of the policy, more intensive hierarchical controls over rural land use, and the state's increasing reach into village governance, as well as new incentives for local governments to continue with demolition and relocation projects. These changes reveal a mode of policy learning in the context of an authoritarian regime whose goal is to improve policy implementation in the face of growing public criticism and social tension.

China perspectives, Jun 1, 2023

The text and other elements (illustrations, imported files) are "All rights reserved", unless oth... more The text and other elements (illustrations, imported files) are "All rights reserved", unless otherwise stated.

Along with the renunciation of central planning, declining capacities of the Chinese party-state ... more Along with the renunciation of central planning, declining capacities of the Chinese party-state in the local political institutions have at least since the mid-1990s become visible. From a regime-centred perspective, the shifting of resources and authority from higher to lower levels of the party-state and the new local alliances between officials and private entrepreneurs attracted much attention.

ASIEN ist eine referierte Fachzeitschrift. ASIEN veröffentlicht wissenschaftliche Beiträge aus de... more ASIEN ist eine referierte Fachzeitschrift. ASIEN veröffentlicht wissenschaftliche Beiträge aus den Bereichen Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur zum gegenwärtigen Asien. Jeder eingereichte Artikel wird zwei GutachterInnen anonymisiert zur Begutachtung zugeleitet (double-blind-Verfahren). ASIEN ist die Mitgliederzeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Asienkunde e. V. Die Redaktion freut sich besonders, wenn Mitglieder der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Asienkunde die Zeitschrift durch Übersendung von Aufsätzen zu einschlägigen Themen sowie von Rezensionen, Konferenzberichten und Informationen zu Forschung und Lehre unterstützen. ASIEN erscheint vierteljährlich. Mitglieder erhalten ASIEN kostenlos. Ein Jahresabonnement kostet 80,00 Euro (zzgl. Porto und Versand). Hinweise für Autoren und Autorinnen Manuskripte sollten in Deutsch oder Englisch abgefasst sein und müssen dem ASIEN style guide entsprechen. Dies gilt besonders für wiss. Artikel. Ein Honorar kann leider nicht gezahlt werden. Englischsprachige Beiträge müssen vor Abgabe von einem native speaker geprüft worden sein. Wissenschaftliche Artikel sollten 45-50.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 20 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Die anonymisierten Artikel werden von (mindestens) zwei GutachterInnen begutachtet. Der/die Autor/in bekommt i. d. R. innerhalb von 2 Monaten Bescheid, ob und mit welcher Kritik sein/ihr Beitrag zur Veröffentlichung angenommen wurde. Für die Überarbeitung des Beitrags hat der/die Autor/in 4 Wochen Zeit. Ungefähr 4 Wochen vor Drucklegung erhält der/die Autor/in seinen/ihren Beitrag zur Korrektur. Zu prüfen ist der Beitrag auf Druckfehler, Vollständigkeit und Stellung der Abbildungen und Tabellen sowie auf eventuell von der Redaktion angemerkte Fragen. Den Umfang verändernde Verbesserungen müssen unterbleiben. Research Notes sollten 35-40.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 15 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20-zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Asien Aktuell sollten 20-25.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten (ca. 10 Heftseiten). Grafiken sind bitte getrennt in guter Qualität abzuspeichern. Weiterhin sind ein 15-20-zeiliges englischsprachiges Summary, 4-8 inhaltscharakterisierende englische Schlagwörter sowie kurze biografische Angaben (Name, Titel, Position, Institution) an die Redaktion zu schicken. Konferenzberichte sollten 5.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten. Die Veröffentlichung erfolgt, soweit möglich, im nächsten folgenden Heft. Folgende Angaben sollten vorhanden sein: Konferenztitel, Veranstalter, Ort, Datum. Rezensionen sollten 5.000 Zeichen (ohne Leerzeichen) nicht überschreiten. Sie sollten u. a. Informationen über das Anliegen und die Thesen des Autors/der Autorin/Autoren enthalten, den Inhalt der Publikation kurz skizzieren und evtl. auch auf die mögliche(n) Zielgruppe(n) hinweisen. Die Veröffentlichung erfolgt sobald wie möglich. Folgende Angaben sollten vorhanden sein: Autor, Buchtitel, Ort: Verlag, Jahr. Seitenzahl, Preis. Nach Veröffentlichung erhält der/die Autor/in ein Belegexemplar der Zeitschrift sowie seinen/ihren Beitrag als PDF-Dokument inklusive Umschlag und Inhaltsverzeichnis. Alle Manuskripte müssen in einem bearbeitungsfähigen Format (DOC[X], RTF, ODT) an die Redaktion

China Information, 2019

'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and villag... more 'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and village renovation in China. Since the nationwide implementation of this policy within the scope of the programme 'Building a new socialist countryside', the large-scale construction of new residential complexes has accelerated the transformation of the country's rural landscape. However, extensive demolition and relocation have drawn increasing criticism, and the policy has become synonymous with the seizure of rural land resources by local governments. When Xi Jinping came to power, the new leadership initially appeared to abandon the policy but has eventually revived it. This article studies the implementation and evolution of the rural community building policy as a case of policy learning. The analysis of national and local policy documents and implementation practices in four provinces highlights a new framing of the policy, more intensive hierarchical controls over rural land use, and the state's increasing reach into village governance, as well as new incentives for local governments to continue with demolition and relocation projects. These changes reveal a mode of policy learning in the context of an authoritarian regime whose goal is to improve policy implementation in the face of growing public criticism and social tension.

International Journal of Cultural Policy, 2015

ABSTRACT

Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations, 2022

Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. A... more Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. Although most research on city agency has focused on democratic (often Western) cities, the climate-related activities of Chinese cities in global city networks have also expanded, raising the question of whether cities from nondemocratic political systems can be international actors or whether they are merely extensions of their national governments. This article examines how the Chinese Party-state’s institutions and governing instruments shape cities’ global agency and how these structures impact the work of various city networks operating in China. To this end, it analyzes policy reports, documents, and original interview data collected from city network representatives. The findings demonstrate that city networks in China walk a fine line between their door-opening function for cities to global climate governance and their role as transmitters of the central government’s gatekeeping ...

China aktuell, Sep 3, 2003

Global Governance, 2022

Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. A... more Over the past few decades, cities have become increasingly active in global climate governance. Although most research on city agency has focused on democratic (often Western) cities, the climate-related activities of Chinese cities in global city networks have also expanded, raising the question of whether cities from nondemocratic political
systems can be international actors or whether they are merely extensions of their national governments. This article examines how the Chinese Party-state’s institutions and governing instruments shape cities’ global agency and how these structures impact the work of various city networks operating in China. To this end, it analyzes policy reports, documents, and original interview data collected from city network representatives. The findings demonstrate that city networks in China walk a fine line between their door-opening function for cities to global climate governance and their role as transmitters of the central government’s gatekeeping function, thereby sustaining the hierarchical control structures of the Chinese Party-state.

China Information

Since 2014, under the policy of 'new-type urbanization' (新型城镇化), Xi Jinping's government has work... more Since 2014, under the policy of 'new-type urbanization' (新型城镇化), Xi Jinping's government has worked towards a more sustainable form of urbanization. One important aspect of this policy shift is a more balanced development between cities and rural areas, which is intended to improve the living conditions of both rural migrants in the cities and the rural population in the countryside. These goals are not new. For example, political attempts to stimulate small town development reach back into the 1980s. Over the last decade, however, the degree and comprehensiveness of party-state control of urbanization in the countryside have clearly increased. Against the backdrop of the latest policy developments, this special issue of China Information examines how the politics of 'rural urbanization' has changed in China and what the implications of these changes are for rural governance and the rural population. The term rural urbanization refers to the different processes and practices of urbanization that affect areas and people classified by the state as rural. The articles trace these processes in rural and peri-urban areas as well as among rural migrants in Chinese cities. 1

The China Quarterly, 2016

China Information, 2019

'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and villag... more 'Rural community building' is one of the most prominent policies of rural urbanization and village renovation in China. Since the nationwide implementation of this policy within the scope of the programme 'Building a new socialist countryside', the large-scale construction of new residential complexes has accelerated the transformation of the country's rural landscape. However, extensive demolition and relocation have drawn increasing criticism, and the policy has become synonymous with the seizure of rural land resources by local governments. When Xi Jinping came to power, the new leadership initially appeared to abandon the policy but has eventually revived it. This article studies the implementation and evolution of the rural community building policy as a case of policy learning. The analysis of national and local policy documents and implementation practices in four provinces highlights a new framing of the policy, more intensive hierarchical controls over rural land use, and the state's increasing reach into village governance, as well as new incentives for local governments to continue with demolition and relocation projects. These changes reveal a mode of policy learning in the context of an authoritarian regime whose goal is to improve policy implementation in the face of growing public criticism and social tension.