Allen Carlson & Mary E. Gallagher 
Contemporary Chinese Politics [PDF ebook] 
New Sources, Methods, and Field Strategies

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Since the reform and opening-up policy was implemented in China, consultations have been increasingly carried out during the policy-making process. This often involves experts, many of whom are based …

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