The 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China: Examining the Resilience of the Communist Party Rule

September 22, 2009

Listen to a panel featuring Professors Barry Naughton, Susan Shirk, and Tai Ming Cheung (IR/PS) and Richard Madsen (Sociology) as they discuss the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. What explains the longevity of China’s Communist rulers? How have they survived the far-reaching transformation of the economy and society brought about by the post-1979 economic reforms and opening to the world? What political changes should we expect in the future?

October 1, 2009
7:00 p.m.
IR/PS Robinson Building Complex Auditorium

Event is free and open to the public.