Understanding China's Path to Modernization

This book offers a comprehensive interpretation of the concept of "Chinese modernization," a key theme introduced at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Featuring contributions from 24 leading experts and scholars, the volume presents a forward-looking analysis of China's social and economic trajectory. Spearheaded by renowned economist Justin Yifu Lin, the book focuses on economic development while delving into a wide range of pressing issues in China, including common prosperity, high-quality development, market system reform, carbon neutrality, peaking carbon dioxide emissions, demographic trends, and modern corporate governance. With rigorous analysis and scientific insight, this work serves as an essential reference for scholars and policymakers seeking to understand the future direction of China’s development. Wang Xianqing is the Director of the Communication Centerr at the National School of Development, Peking University. He holds a Master's degree in Communication Studies from the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University. He has previously served as the editor-in-chief of The Direction of Reform 1, The Direction of Reform 2, The Question of Reform, The Logic and Outlook of China's Economy, Economics 101, Understanding China's Path to Modernization, and New Productive Forces. This book offers a comprehensive interpretation of the concept of "Chinese modernization," a key theme introduced at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Featuring contributions from 24 leading experts and scholars, the volume presents a forward-looking analysis of China's social and economic trajectory. Spearheaded by renowned economist Justin Yifu Lin, the book focuses on economic development while delving into a wide range of pressing issues in China, including common prosperity, high-quality development, market system reform, carbon neutrality, peaking carbon dioxide emissions, demographic trends, and modern corporate governance. With rigorous analysis and scientific insight, this work serves as an essential reference for scholars and policymakers seeking to understand the future direction of China’s development.