China's Frontier and the Issue of Democracy: Contemporary Challenges and Historical Origins

Author: Zhang Zhirong
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: In the post-Cold War era, ethnic and religious issues have become prominent. Many international hotspots are closely tied to ethnic and religious issues. Ethnic and religious issues are not new; they have existed since ancient times. They have merely resurfaced in the current context. Ethnic and religious issues often transcend national borders and are intertwined with human rights issues, fundamentalism, terrorism, and questions of national division and unity. Therefore, we must pay close attention to their study. —Qian Qichen
Comrade Zhang Zhirong has long been engaged in teaching and research on China's border regions and ethnic issues. His new book is both accessible and insightful. I believe that in China's new era of "comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society," this book undoubtedly serves as a cautionary and enlightening work. —Yang Gongzu
The relationship between border regions and ethnic groups has always been an important component of Chinese history, serving as a key to unlocking the mystery of the Chinese nation's resilience throughout its long history. I believe that reading this book will inspire us to understand the historical origins of contemporary China's border issues and ethnic relations. —Wang Ke
Throughout China's long history, border and ethnic issues have consistently been major factors affecting national security and border stability. This book explores the historical origins of contemporary China's border and ethnic issues, as well as their new characteristics in the era of globalization, from the perspectives of both history and reality, theory and practice. The discussion on China's current major ethnic issues and maritime border issues is both accessible and deeply thought-provoking. This book is suitable for professional readers and students in higher education institutions.