Chasing the Chinese Dream

This open access book explores the historical, cultural and philosophical contexts that have made anti-poverty the core of Chinese society since Liberation in 1949, and why poverty alleviation measures evolved from the simplistic aid of the 1950s to Xi Jinping's precision poverty alleviation and its goal of eliminating absolute poverty by 2020. The book also addresses the implications of China's experience for other developing nations tackling not only poverty but such issues as pandemics, rampant urbanization and desertification exacerbated by global warming. The first of three parts draws upon interviews of rural and urban Chinese from diverse backgrounds and local and national leaders. These interviews, conducted in even the remotest areas of the country, offer candid insights into the challenges that have forced China to continually evolve its programs to resolve even the most intractable cases of poverty. The second part explores the historic, cultural and philosophical roots of old China's meritocratic government and how its ancient Chinese ethics have led to modern Chinese socialism's stance that poverty amidst plenty is immoral. Dr. Huang Chengwei, one of China's foremost anti-poverty experts, explains the challenges faced at each stage as China's anti-poverty measures evolved over 70 years to emphasize enablement over aid and to foster bottom-up initiative and entrepreneurialism, culminating in Xi Jinping's precision poverty alleviation. The book also addresses why national economic development alone cannot reduce poverty; poverty alleviation programs must be people-centered, with measurable and accountable practices that reach even to household level, which China has done with its First Secretary program. The third part explores the potential for adopting China's practices in other nations, including the potential for replicating China's successes in developing countries through such measures as the Belt and Road Initiative. This book alsoaddresses prevalent misperceptions about China's growing global presence and why other developing nations must address historic, systemic causes of poverty and inequity before they can undertake sustainable poverty alleviation measures of their own.

Presents a comprehensive study of over 3 decades of research, 200,000+ km of travel, and dozens of interviews with leaders and residents of all walks of life across the China Addresses the historical, cultural, and philosophical roots that have made the fight against poverty New China's cornerstone since Liberation in 1949 Reveals why national development alone cannot address poverty, and how China' poverty alleviation measures evolved to meet such issues as regional economic disparity, climate change's effects upon agriculture, and the unique challenges facing minorities Discusses the potential for adapting the China Model abroad, as well as the systemic barriers preventing sustainable poverty alleviation in many developing nations Is an open access book

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Dr. William Brown, at Xiamen University since 1988, is OneMBA academic director and professor of Leadership and Strategy. Fujian's first foreign PR, he has driven over 200,000 km around China exploring its development, co-written and hosted over 400 TV episodes and consulted with cities on urban and rural development. Honors have included China's "Friendship Award," "Honorary Citizen of Fujian" from then-governor Xi Jinping, "Top Ten Educator 1954-2014" and "CCTV's Moving China 2019" award.

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How My Chinese Dream Began.- Ningde: Xi Jinping's Training Ground for Governing the Country.- Lin Zhengjia: China's Kung Fu Tunnel Expert with Artitude.- Prof Hu Min, CEO of New Channel, Scholar Entrepreneur, Father of IELTS in China.- Cui Rui, Philosopher, Blacksmith in Inner Mongolia.