China's rise: challenges and opportunities

Chronology of main events

Introduction

1. China's challenge to the global economic order

2. China debates its future

3. Democracy with Chinese characteristics? : political reform and the future of the Chinese Communist Party

4. Center-local relations : Hu's in charge here?

5. Corruption in China : crisis or constant?

6. Sustaining economic growth in China

7. Energy implications of China's growth

8. Why does the United States care about Taiwan?

9. China's military modernization

10. China and the world

11. Conclusion.