Political Mobility of Chinese Regional Leaders: Performance, Preference, Promotion

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Liang Qiao

• Edition: Illustrated

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780367141981

• Pages: 186

• Languages: English

• Release Date: 25-01-2019

• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches

About The Book
"Political Mobility of Chinese Regional Leaders" provides an in-depth exploration of the political trajectory of regional leaders in China, a subject that remains largely opaque and under-researched. Unlike monarchs or elected officials, the rise and fall of Chinese regional leaders is orchestrated through a complex and secretive process by the Organization, the influential body representing the Chinese Communist Party. These leaders’ professional paths may seem predictable in terms of factors like age, education, and factional ties, but their political mobility often remains surprising and unpredictable due to underlying considerations of performance, opportunities, and organizational arrangements.

By conducting an empirical analysis of these leaders' political mobility, Qiao introduces a descriptive model that sheds light on the factors influencing leadership nominations and appointments. The book offers valuable insights into how China's regional leaders are selected, with particular attention to how these figures, who are often destined to play central roles in the nation’s future leadership, navigate their political careers.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of Chinese political dynamics, particularly the often-hidden processes of leadership development that shape the future of the Chinese political landscape.