{"title":"Yasheng Huang","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the engaging works of Yasheng Huang, a renowned author celebrated for his profound insights into the dynamics of global history and economics. Yasheng's books are essential reads for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay of economic and strategic factors that have shaped the world as we know it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the forefront of this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the EAST\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the economic and geopolitical forces driving the shifts in power between the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Huang delves into historical events with a keen analytical lens, making these books vital for readers intrigued by historical transformations and military strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his ability to distil complex information into accessible narratives, Yasheng Huang opens up new perspectives on historical events. His works are not only informative but also thought-provoking, sparking meaningful reflections on past events and future possibilities. Perfect for history enthusiasts and professionals alike, this collection invites you to deepen your understanding of how historical forces have shaped our contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rise-and-fall-of-the-east-by-yasheng-huang-9780300266368","title":"The Rise and Fall of the EAST","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long history of China’s relationship between stability, diversity, and prosperity, and how its current leadership threatens this delicate balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. Beginning with the Sui dynasty’s introduction of the civil service exam, known as \u003ci\u003eKeju\u003c\/i\u003e, in 587 CE—and continuing through the personnel management system used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—Chinese autocracies have developed exceptional tools for homogenising ideas, norms, and practices. But this uniformity came with a huge downside: stifled creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYasheng Huang shows how China transitioned from dynamism to extreme stagnation after the \u003ci\u003eKeju\u003c\/i\u003e was instituted. China’s most prosperous periods, such as during the Tang dynasty (618–907) and under the reformist CCP, occurred when its emphasis on scale (the size of bureaucracy) was balanced with scope (diversity of ideas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering China’s remarkable success over the past half-century, Huang sees signs of danger in the political and economic reversals under Xi Jinping. The CCP has again vaulted conformity above new ideas, reverting to the \u003ci\u003eKeju\u003c\/i\u003e model that eventually led to technological decline. It is a lesson from China’s own history, Huang argues, that Chinese leaders would be wise to take seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833726783724,"sku":"9780300266368","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24661423482294.jpg?v=1758477210"},{"product_id":"the-rise-and-fall-of-the-east-by-yasheng-huang-9780300281934","title":"The Rise and Fall of the EAST","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long history of China's relationship between stability, diversity, and prosperity, and how its current leadership threatens this delicate balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Riveting.\" — Tunku Varadarajan, \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChinese society has been shaped by the interplay of the EAST—exams, autocracy, stability, and technology—from ancient times through the present. 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