Politics of Expertise in China

Since the reform and opening-up policy was implemented in China consultations have been increasingly carried out during the policy-making process. This often involves experts many of whom are based in think-tanks or similar institutions. The degree of access to the policy-making process varies and consequently some experts influence the policy-making process significantly and others not. This book explores how experts in China engage with the policy-making process and the circumstances which affect how far they are able to influence policy-making.