Statism with Chinese characteristics: a history of China’s reforms and reversals

David R. Stroup

doi:10.1080/10357823.2026.2717766

August 13, 2026Asian Studies Review

Statism with Chinese characteristics: a history of China’s reforms and reversals

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

To examine the historical trajectory and underlying mechanisms of market reforms and policy reversals shaping China's state-led development model.
Historical and qualitative political-economic analysis of economic policy shifts and institutional transformations across modern Chinese development eras.
Traces a cyclical pattern of economic decentralization followed by political recentralization and state control throughout recent decades.
Identifies statism as an enduring feature of the Chinese economic model rather than a temporary phase preceding full market liberalization.

Implication

Historical analysis uncovers cyclical patterns of market reforms and state control in China, highlighting the persistent role of state intervention.

Abstract

As rapid economic growth propelled the People’s Republic of China (PRC) into great power status, scholars sought to answer fundamental questions about the so-called ‘China model’ of development. Th...

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

David R. Stroup (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a81796af2fb91fc834ac8bc https://doi.org/10.1080/10357823.2026.2717766

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Statism with Chinese characteristics: a history of China’s reforms and reversals

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Statism with Chinese characteristics: a history of China’s reforms and reversals

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

More related papers

More from Asian Studies Review

Keep reading

More related papers

More from Asian Studies Review