1. Peoples Republic of China
Revision
To what extent has recent economic
and social change in China reduced the
pressure for political reform?

2. TASK 1 - Put the essay title into easier
language.
To what extent have the people of China
stopped wanting the Political System
to change because of the social and
economic changes that have
happened?

3. Political Reforms
TASK 2 - Before the social and economic changes
what changes might Chinese people wanted in
Government?
 Desire of the business community for more political
freedom
 More democratic structures - CPC Reform
 Less censorship of freedom of speech
 Less corruption in Government
 More Capitalist structures
 Changes to the Judicial System

4. Social and Economic Reforms
TASK 2 – What social and economic reforms have
happened that Chinese people have benefited from?
 Relaxation of the Hukou and the One Child Policy
 Private ownership of land and business encouraged
 Development of Private Healthcare and Education
 Gradual changes to the Judicial System
 Some attempts at free elections at rural and
township level
 Media encouraged to investigate low-level social
issues and corruption.

5. Social and Economic Reforms
TASK 3 – What things do some Chinese people still
want to change?
 Crackdown on Pro-Democracy movement
 CPC still only open to 5-6% of pop. and by invitation
only
 Strict censorship on freedom of speech
 Use of secret police and informers
 Massive inequalities
 Unrest in Tibet
 CPC control over elections

6. Conclusions
TASK 4 – Have the people of China stopped wanting
Political change because of the social and economic
changes that have happened?
YouTube - China clamps down on
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7. To what extent has recent economic and social change
in China reduced the pressure for political reform?
Introduction – background to Chinese
Ideology
Political Reforms - what did people want to
change?
Social and Economic Reforms – how have the
lives of some Chinese improved?
What pressure to change still exist?
Conclusion – have the Chinese stopped wanting
political reform due to the social and
economic improvements?