CHAIRPERSON
Prof Jean Yeung, Asia Research Institute and Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore.
ABSTRACT
Are mass protests in China signs of regime weakness? In this presentation, I will show that the Chinese government selectively use protests to consolidate its rule. Through both case studies and statistical analysis of survey data, I will prove that the central and provincial governments often bypass lower level governments and legal procedures and directly intervene in local protests. Such tactic is effective in reducing public anger and increasing central government support, but it is detrimental to the rule of law and the development of civil society.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tang Wenfang is Stanley Hua Hsia Professor of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Iowa and Visiting Research Professor at the East Asian Institute, National Singapore University. Prof. Tang is a leading scholar in Chinese public opinion research. He is in the process of completing the 6th Wave of the World Values Survey – China, as well as writing a book on political culture and regime change in China.
REGISTRATION
Admission is free. We would greatly appreciate if you RSVP Mr Jonathan Lee via email: jonathan.lee@nus.edu.sg
