The succession problem in the People's Republic of China.

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Huang, Cheng-Yu
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1985-06Advisor
Buss, Claude A.
Second Reader
Jencks, Harlan W.
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In light of Deng Xiaoping 's advanced age (80 years old), the
Chinese leaders, without a historical precedent of smooth
institutional succession or the ability to rely on legal
documents, are, once again, facing the same pattern of
uncertainty, instability, conflict and major policy change
related to succession. This thesis will explore the problems
and possible solutions of the succession issue. In the
introductory Chapter, five factors are identified as the
major problems associated with the Chinese succession.
However, only military, power base, and Deng's policy alternatives
will be discussed in this thesis. Chapter II looks
at the People's Liberation Army as political and military
institution on the one hand, and as a participant in the
political succession struggle on the other. The concept of
political power base will be analyzed in Chapter III by
examining Deng Xiaoping vs Hua Guofeng. Chapter IV deals
exclusively with Deng's attempt to build a consensus that
will avoid repeating turbulence associated with succession.
In the Conclusion Chapter, an attempt will be made to speculate
the near term (5-10 years) outcome of PRC succession
politics. At the conclusion of this thesis, an epilogue
discusses the United States' near term interest (s) in PRC
and recommends a policy alternative for the US policy
makers.
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