John Naisbitt, a long-time China observer, provides a unique perspective on the transformation that is reshaping China′s economic, social, and political systems. With unprecented access granted by the Chinese government, Naisbitt sets out to collect data and information across all of China′s provinces and cities using the same techniques behind his international bestseller Megatrends. He argues that while America struggles to restore its position in the world, China is creating an entirely new social and economic model, fitting to Chinese history and society just as America created a model fitting its history and society more than 200 years ago. He identifies eight pillars of this new system.

The Emanicipation of the Mind

Planning by Trial and Error

The Limits of Freedom and Fairness

Framing the Forest, Letting the Trees Grow

Balancing Top-down with Bottom-up

Artistic and Intellectual Ferment

Joining the World Stage

The Mighty River of Innovation

Taken together, these 8 forces are transforming China from the inside-out and ultimately reshaping the dynamics of globalization more generally. Provocative and groundbreaking, CHINA′S MEGATRENDS describes this revolution for old hands and newcomers alike, offering new insights into China′s emergence as a global power.

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