"This book discusses economic development of contemporary China from multiple perspectives. China was historically the world's largest economy and enjoyed one of the most splendid civilizations. China's GDP consisted of about one third of the world's total by 1820. However, because of the...

"This is a book discussing China's economic transition and development since the beginning of modern times. The book is chronologically divided into eight connected chapters that collectively provide a comprehensive and coherent discussion of the book's focus - China's economic transition and...

Introduction -- New Trends in Globalization and Trade Patterns -- Measuring National Welfare by 'Comprehensive Wealth' -- Sustainable Development of China: An Overview -- Trade Openness and Sustainable Development in China -- Cross-Border Investments and Sustainable Development in China --...

Technological Transformation -- Technology and Economic Growth -- Structure and Transformation -- Emerging Industries Under Globalization -- Industrial Transformation and Reconstruction -- China's High-Tech Industry and Global Industrial -- Challenges Faced by China's High-Tech Industry --...