Evolution of Chinese Society in the Early 20th Century (Nation and Henan Local Elites 1900-1937)

Author: Zhang Xin (USA), translated by Yue Qianhou and Zhang Wei
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Features: The relationship between the state and local society in Henan during the Republican era existed in two entirely different models: the northern part of Henan was characterized by a coexistence of a strong state and a weak society, while the southwestern part was the opposite. By examining the formation of these two models, the authors conclude that modern state-building is not a top-down process but rather an interactive process between the state and local society, the outcome of which is often predetermined by long-term social evolution.