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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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About the Course

This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding China that highlights the intersection of politics and economics. It shows that rather than develop into a full blown market economy, state and party officials at all levels of the political system maintain significant influence in economic development. Such a “political” economy has had both positive and negative outcomes, which we will assess in detail. We also look at the origins, views, backgrounds and relations among leaders, and how those leaders make decisions about public policy and try to get those decisions implemented down through the system. China has few formal institutions through which citizens can participate in politics, but we will study the strategies Chinese people use to try to influence their leaders’ decisions. Finally, we assess China’s future and whether rapid economic development and the emergence of a vibrant middle class will push China towards greater democracy or whether the single party system is likely to survive into the future. The course is a quite useful background for Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/7FpNL67EbE4...

Top reviews

OB

Nov 20, 2021

Excellent course for anyone interested remotely in China studies. This course covers topics from Chinese policymaking to Chinese economy, Chinese trade policies and China's rural democracy

EP

Jun 25, 2022

Really in-depth and engaging! I have to mention that the course is out of date as its from 2015 BUT the course provides a great political and historical understanding up until this point.

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By Kane M

Sep 6, 2017

Refreshingly vivid content and lectures. Above average discussions for social science/politics classes on Coursera. Overall big thumbs up!

By Aditya S

Aug 12, 2020

The course opened up a rather obscure world of Chinese politics, and would greatly help me understand China more realistically.

By Herve Y

Nov 1, 2017

I have learned a lot about my roots, professor Zweig is living what he teaches.

Thank you so much to Dr Zweig and Coursera

By OLUFSEN, B

Sep 5, 2016

I am audting this course and intend to attend the second part. The Professor is outstanding !

Greetings,

Bjorn OLUFSEN

By Nan F L

Apr 22, 2022

Very informative course on China. Professor is extremely experienced and knoweledgeable about the course material.

By Bolun Z

Jul 3, 2016

The course provides fundamental knowledge regarding the topic. It's very organised and informative.

By Renato G

Jan 24, 2018

Amazing course..very useful for gaining a better understanding of the Chinese political system

By Adam R

May 21, 2018

Professor Zweig is brilliant, very well put together course. Lots of fun and I learned a lot.

By rafi p

Sep 21, 2020

I learnt a lot about China and its political system. Had lots of fun, very interesting.

By avinash g

Apr 11, 2021

exceptional perspective from Prof Zweig. It worked like a refresher classroom for me!

By Dr. W K

Aug 10, 2020

Learned a lot about China that I didn’t know and brings some things into perspective.

By Maryana P

Jul 23, 2020

I've really enjoyed this course and learned more about Chinese politics. Thanks you!

By Pierre-Arnaud D

Nov 15, 2019

Exceptional course that taught me a lot of invaluable lessons and insights.

By Ana C B

Mar 2, 2023

Ótimo curso! Bem explicado, materiais complementares são ótimos.

By Mario D M

Sep 5, 2020

Was a pleasure to listen to the profesor and his vast knowledge.

By Nabraj L

Dec 5, 2017

Anyone interested on China Studies must go through this course

By Fengshan L

May 14, 2022

Thank to have a throughful leature of the China Politics.

By Danny P

May 26, 2020

This is a fantastic course! I enjoyed it immensely!

By beaukang

Nov 23, 2022

very good course , very informative and creative

By Ashley K

May 25, 2020

In depth and very interesting, highly recommend

By Eytan G

May 28, 2017

Very interesting course. Excellent Teacher.

By Chaoxin D

Mar 10, 2016

An In-depth looking at Chinese politics!

By Jessica L

Aug 13, 2020

Really informative and easy to follow.

By Samuel L

Mar 10, 2016

excellent material and lecturing!!

By Daekyun Y

Feb 27, 2016

I've just started this course, but