GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIO-POLITICAL REFORMS IN PEOPLES’ REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Abstract

This study investigates the socio-political reforms in China which is orchestrated by the development of globalization and its accelerating impact on Chinese society. It focuses primarily on the background to China’s ascendance in globalization and the ways the economic reforms and restructuring is driving the country’s growth and development in every sector, and also discusses the impact of social change and political reforms in Chinese globalization. Considering the potential for further change, this research work debates whether Chinese government will become more serious about protecting human rights and creating a transparent legal system. Bicycle framework of analysis which indicates that Chinese economy is stable as long as it is on the move was utilized. Historical literature review was used to explain the various literary perspectives of different scholars on Chinese ascendance to globalization. The research work concluded by recommending that China should allow globalization to impact her politics, by opening up the political space for participation of the people.