China's New Governing Party Paradigm

Timothy R. Heath is Senior International and Defense Analyst at the RAND Corporation and a recognized expert on Chinese strategy and political-military topics. He served for five years as the senior analyst in the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) China Strategic Focus Group and has over fifteen years of experience in the US government as a specialist on China. Mr. Heath has authored many articles and a book chapter on topics related to Chinese security and political issues. He earned his MA in Asian Studies from George Washington University and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.

’Tim Heath's timely exploration of the Party governing goals coincides with burgeoning attentiveness to Xi Jinping and China's aspirations. His study offers a window on the last decade of Communist Party steps to revitalize its role in Chinese society while maintaining its determination to retain power over a massively evolving society. Heath's study will appeal to a wide array of China observers.’ Cynthia Watson, The National War College, USA ’Tim Heath has produced an immensely useful resource for those seeking to understand what makes the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tick in the 21st Century. He presents a wealth of primary source materials and provides trenchant accompanying analysis to illuminate the key drivers and political context behind the CCP’s pursuit of a strategy of national rejuvenation. Highly recommended for students, scholars, and practitioners.’ Andrew Scobell, Senior Political Scientist, RAND Corporation ’Timothy Heath’s book should become required reading for anyone concerned with the governance and politics of the People’s Republic of China. Based on meticulous research in the Chinese language, the book provides an exceptionally thorough understanding of the relationship between the Communist Party’s evolving ideology and the domestic and international policies pursued.’ Robert L. Suettinger, The Stimson Center, USA

• Chapter 1 Introduction: The Rationalization of Politics; Chapter 2 Farewell to the Revolutionary Party; Chapter 3 The Governing Party Paradigm; Chapter 4 The Reinvigoration of Ideology; Chapter 5 Central Directives: The Strategy for China's Revitalization; Chapter 6 Strategic Planning and Policy Action; Chapter 7 Party–Military Relations: Towards a Professional Political PLA; Chapter 8 Core Interests and the Strategy to Resolve Sovereignty Disputes; Chapter 9 International Relations: Building the Harmonious World; Chapter 10 Conclusion: The Future of the CCP as Governing Party;