Author: FITZGERALD, STEPHEN
Title: China and the Overseas Chinese. A Study of Peking's Changing Policy, 1949-1970
Description: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1980. First Paperback Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). ISBN: 0521298105. 268 pages. Covers laminated. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "China and the Overseas Chinese: A Study of Peking's Changing Policy, 1949-1970" provides an analytical review of the evolving strategies adopted by the People's Republic of China regarding the overseas Chinese communities during the first two decades of its existence. The book examines how the Chinese government shifted its perspective and policies from initially viewing these diaspora communities primarily as a source of economic support and political allegiance to considering them a potential threat or a tool for broader diplomatic and strategic purposes. It explores significant policy changes and events, such as the promotion of return migration in the 1950s, the anti-rightist movement, the Cultural Revolution, and the eventual outreach for diplomatic recognition and economic collaboration in the context of the Cold War. The text highlights the interplay between domestic policies, ideological shifts, and international relations, illustrating how these elements influenced the Chinese government's engagement with the Chinese diaspora. The study provides insight into the complexities of ethnic identity, loyalty, and the geopolitical considerations that shape state-diaspora relations, offering a detailed portrait of a significant aspect of China's modern political strategy. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size). Good with no dustjacket .

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