China's Rise to Global Power

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Will the 21st century be China’s century? Are we headed for a Chinese-led global order? Conflicting opinions abound on what the future holds for China, but key elements of the present picture are not in doubt: one, China is the leading economy in Asia, the world’s most dynamic region, accounting for about 60% of global growth; two, China is following a clear strategy to promote innovative technologies at home and extend its business, trade, and investment interests abroad both regionally and globally; and, three, understanding China with its unique development path, rapid transformation, and expanding presence worldwide is essential for all Americans, particularly next-generation job seekers in a range of fields from cybersecurity to law, business, IT services and emerging technologies such as AI and robotics. “China’s Rise” helps explain China beyond the headlines: how its economy grew so big so fast, what is distinctive about its policies, practices, and institutions today, and whether China can sustain economic momentum in the face of increased pressure from the United States in the years ahead.