"CHINA.COM" The Effect of Globalization on Chinese Decision- Making
Abstract
Globalization has generated remarkable economic, social, and political change in China. For example, the Communist government of China recently reversed a decades-old policy by granting constitutional protection of private property ownership. Also, multinational corporations have invested large amounts of money in China, and many have established operations there. On the political scene, in some regions, democratic-style popular elections are being held at the local level. The author uses his Economics-Driven Change (EDC) Model to explore globalization and its effect on Chinese decision-making. He demonstrates how global economic interdependence is fueling dramatic economic, social, and political change in China, while the revolution in information technology accelerates the rate of change. Put another way, economic interdependence is the engine of globalization, and information technology is the turbo-charger. If China continues along its current path, a more democratic Chinese political system may be on the horizon. U.S. civilian and military leadership will benefit from understanding the effect of globalization on Chinese society in general, and its decision-makers in particular, as they formulate policy and interact with China. It could mean the difference between China becoming a cooperative partner instead of a confrontational peer competitor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 18, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA425983
Entities
People
- Scott J. Zobrist
Organizations
- Naval War College