CHINA

POS 315 – ASIAN POLITICS

Table of Contents
01 Historical Creation of China 06 Diplomatic Relations

02 Political System 07 Influence on Asian Politics

03 Global Governance 08 Significance of China in Politics

04 Belt and Road Initiative 09

05 Human Rights and Social Issues 10

 HISTORICAL
CREATION OF
CHINA
China has a rich and acient history that spans thousands of years.
 Events and Periods in the Timeline of
China
Shang Dynasty 1600 -1050 B.C.
Confucius 551 - 479 B.C.
Qin Dynasty 221 – 206 B.C.
Silk Road 125 B.C.
Paper and Books 105 A.D.
Gunpowder 650 A.D.
Shang Printing Press 868 A.D.
POLITICA
L SYSTEM
 China’s Political System
Single-Party System
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is the ruling party in
China, holding a monopoly on political power.

Leadership
The Community Party of China (CPC) plays a dominant
role in decision-making at all levels of government.

Party-State
The party’s influence extends to all aspects of society,
including the government, military, and judiciary.
 Governance Structure
National People’s Congress
Non-Interference
China’s top legislative body,
formally the highest organ of state China follows a policy of non-
power. interference in the internal
affairs of other countries.
Local Governments
China is divided into provinces, Peaceful Development
municipalities, and autonomous Emphasizes peaceful coexistence and
regions, each with its own mutual benefit in international relations.
government structure.
 GLOBAL
GOVERNANCE
China’s Governance
China has adopted a multifaceted approach to global governance that
combines both bilateral and multilateral tools as well as a mix of cooperative and
confrontational tactics. Domestic needs, strategic concerns and the country’s
development experience all drive this approach.

President Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong,
has called for China to “lead the reform of the global governance system,”
transforming institutions and norms in ways that will reflect Beijing’s values and
priorities.
 BELT ROAD
INITIATIVES
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the One Belt
One Road (OBOR) initiative, is a global infrastructure development
and investment strategy introduced by China in 2013. The initiative
aims to enhance connectivity and cooperation among countries
primarily in Asia, Africa, and Europe, through the development of
infrastructure projects, trade networks, and economic partnerships.
Issues and Concerns in China
Human Rights Violations
China has faced criticism for its
human rights violations.
Social Control Measures
China's extensive social control
measures have raised concerns about
individual freedoms and privacy rights.
Social Inequality
China's rapid economic growth has led to
significant social inequality, with disparities in income,
access to healthcare, education, and social services.
Tibet and Taiwan
China's policies towards Tibet and Taiwan are
contentious issues in Asian politics.
DIPLOMATIC
RELATIONS
Diplomatic Relations of China with Indonesia:
● Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China were reestablished in 1990 after being
severed in 1957.

Diplomatic Relations of China with the Philippines:

● The Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, has shown openness to expanding its relationship with
China.
● President Gloria Arroyo acknowledged China's efforts to become a good global citizen in
2004.

Diplomatic Relations of China with Vietnam:

● Trade relations between China and Vietnam have strengthened, with significant increases in
exports and imports.
Vietnam - $57,8 billion
China - $129 billion
CHINA’S INFLUENCE ON
ASIAN POLITICS
 CHINA’S INFLUENCE ON ASIAN
POLITICS
Economic Influence
● Trade and Investment
● Belt and Road Initiative

Diplomatic Influence
● Regional Forums and Organizations

Security and Strategic Influence

● Military Modernization

 China is of growing importance to the

UN system
 FAST FACTS!!
● OFFICIAL NAME: PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
● PRESIDENT: XI JIN PING
● FORM OF GOVERNMENT: COMMUNIST STATE
● CAPITAL: BEIJING (PEKING)
● POPULATION: 1,397,897,720
● OFFICIAL LANGUGAGES: STANDARD CHINESE, MANDARIN
● MONEY: YUAN (OR RENMINBI)
● AREA: 3,7705,405 SQUARE MILES (9,596,960 SQUARE KILOMETERS)
● MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: HIMALAYA
● MAJOR RIVERS: YANGTZE, YELLOW
● CHINA IS A MEMBER OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL AND
HAS RIGHT TO VETO
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