The International Development of China: A Project to Assist the Readjustment of Post-Bellum Industries

Dr. Yat-sen Sun's book outlines his requirements for modernizing China and his desire for economic reconstruction and development reforms. He proposed developing China's resources internationally under a socialistic scheme to abolish spheres of influence and avoid class struggle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book provides a rough outline of Dr. Yat-sen Sun's (1866-1925) requirements for modernizing China and expands on Sun's desire for the then China to implement a comprehensive wave of economic reconstruction and development reforms. These reforms encompassed various aspects such as railroads, highways, river conservancy and irrigation, new ports, and modern cities. By absorbing international capital flowing into China, Sun aimed to facilitate the country's economic growth and development.

In the preface to this book, originally published in 1922, Yat-sen Sun makes a profound statement: "Unless the Chinese question can be settled peacefully, another world war greater and more terrible than the one just past will be inevitable." Recognizing the urgency of the situation, he proposed a solution to the "Chinese question." He suggested that the country's vast resources be developed internationally under a socialistic scheme, with the ultimate goal of benefiting both the world at large and the Chinese people in particular. Sun envisioned a scheme that would eliminate the prevailing spheres of influence and mitigate the class struggle between capital and labor.

This book serves as a valuable resource for understanding Yat-sen Sun's vision for China's modernization and his contributions to global governance. It presents his solutions to three critical issues of global significance: international war, commercial war, and class war. By examining these topics, Sun offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing nations in the 20th century and beyond.

Through his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to social justice, Yat-sen Sun played a pivotal role in shaping the course of Chinese history and the development of modern China. His ideas and principles continue to inspire and influence policymakers and leaders around the world, as they seek to address the complex challenges of our time.

Weight: 261g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811609633
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021