The 1998 Administrative Reform in China: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

Abstract

This article examines China’s 1998 administrative reform in its current as well as its historical context. It reviews critical issues related to China’s reform endeavors and discusses the prospects for the success of the reform. It argues that China is now at critical crossroads where opportunities and challenges coexist. The choices made by the leaders in China as well as the leaders of the world today will significantly shape China’s future.