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Mario Daniels and John Krige's Knowledge Regulation and National Security in Postwar America is a detailed history of the U.S. use of export controls and domestic debates over that use. Their account describes how issues of trade and commerce increasingly have been viewed in terms of security. Their history, which ends in 2020, does not directly address the current use of export controls and other measures to restrict the transfer of knowledge but is highly relevant to issues surrounding that use. Such controls represent a retreat from globalization and raise questions about their economic costs to the United States, their ultimate political impact on the targeted country, and their consequences for scientific inquiry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Weibo Feminism: Expression, Activism, and Social Media in China" by Aviva Wei Xue and Kate Rose explores the phenomenon of online feminist expression and activism in contemporary China, specifically on the social media platform Weibo. The book documents various cases of Weibo feminism, addressing topics such as reproductive rights, period poverty, misogynistic propaganda, and feminist cultural jamming. It highlights the intersectional nature of Weibo feminism, which intersects with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and nationalism. While the book is accessible and provides insights into feminist popular cultures and digital activism, it may overlook the contributions of real-world feminist campaigns and the diverse experiences within Chinese feminism. [Extracted from the article]

"Power and Restraint in China's Rise" by Chin-Hao Huang explores the influence of ASEAN's consensus-based regional talk shops in shaping China's behavior. The book argues that when small states in ASEAN band together and develop a strong consensus on security norms, it can incentivize China to adopt foreign policy changes that reflect the shared preferences of the smaller states. However, the book fails to examine the conditions under which regional consensus does or does not shape China's conduct. The author also highlights the need for further research to understand the mixed empirical record and the relationship between ASEAN's normative deterrence and US military deterrence. [Extracted from the article]

Adopting a discourse-historical approach (DHA), we analyse how male influencers and their followers co-construct a gender–state entanglement through social-mediated discussions about a mythologised historical figure, Zhuge Liang, on Bilibili. The analysis discovers that the historical figure is portrayed as a wen–wu masculinity archetype, whose imaginary is modified against current socio-cultural trends and intertextually linked to China's nation-building project. The masculinist valorisation of the historical figure of Zhuge reiterates the male takeover of nationalist politics as a defining feature of popular cultural production and consumption in post-reform China. The study makes a meaningful contribution to scholarship about Three Kingdoms fandom by showing how past memories and present events converge in Chinese-language social-mediated communication, where heteronormative visions and worldviews are consistently overrepresented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Michael A. McDevitt, China as a Twenty-first-century Naval Power: Theory, Practice, and Implications. Naval Press Institute, 2020, 320 pp. ISBN 9781682475355. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The book "Governing Neighborhoods in Urban China: Changing State-Society Relations" by Beibei Tang explores the evolving forms of governance in urban China and their impact on state-society relations. Tang focuses on two types of neighborhoods - middle-class neighborhoods and neighborhoods composed of former villagers - to examine everyday governance practices and their implications for political power. Drawing on field-based research conducted in four Chinese cities, Tang argues that the Chinese state has transitioned from a comprehensive collective consumption provider to a more regulatory state, with neighborhood-level organizations playing a key role in governance. The book also examines conflict resolution and service provision within neighborhoods, highlighting the complexities and inequalities that exist. While the book could benefit from a more nuanced analysis of spatial units and a clearer definition of "middle-class," it provides valuable insights into the dynamics of power and collaboration in urban China. [Extracted from the article]

This book review discusses "Scholars and Their Marginalia in Late Imperial China" by Yinzong Wei. The book primarily focuses on the marginalia of the early Qing scholar He Zhuo and examines nearly three hundred extant books in which his marginalia appears. The review highlights the importance of He Zhuo's marginalia in facilitating the emergence of the evidential scholarship movement and explores the different categories of his marginalia, including textual criticism and historical commentary. The review also discusses the circulation of He Zhuo's work and the editing and printing of his marginalia. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into late imperial literary culture and book history. [Extracted from the article]

"Zero Tolerance: Repression and Political Violence on China's New Silk Road" by Philip B. K. Potter and Chen Wang explores the recent security crackdown and mass internment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, China. The book analyzes the motives and methods of the Chinese party-state's governing strategies in the region, highlighting the regime's perception of stability as a core interest. The authors argue that international pressure and sanctions are unlikely to lead to substantive change in Beijing's policies, and that the repression in Xinjiang may result in future cycles of unrest and the exportation of political violence to other regions. The book utilizes a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to provide new perspectives on China's governance and its impact on global trends. Despite some minor errors and occasional disjointedness, "Zero Tolerance" is recommended for readers interested in understanding authoritarian stability maintenance in China and the implications of China's security strategies on neighboring countries. [Extracted from the article]

"Reproductive Realities in Modern China: Birth Control and Abortion, 1911–2021" by Sarah Mellors Rodriguez explores the history of birth control and abortion in China through archival work and oral histories. The book focuses on the grassroots perspective, departing from previous literature that centered on the one-child policy and elite actors. It reveals the uneven implementation of birth control policies and challenges the notion of the Chinese government's control over reproduction. The book also highlights the gendered nature of fertility control and the practical motivations behind individuals' decisions. [Extracted from the article]

"Sexuality and the Rise of China: The Post-1990s Gay Generation in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China" by Travis S. K. Kong explores the experiences of young gay men in Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The book examines how these men navigate coming out, building communities, fulfilling their desires, and responding to geopolitical changes. Kong's analysis delves into the interplay between the state, civil society, and the market, providing nuanced insights into queer urban life in East Asian cities. However, some critics argue that the book lacks a clear explanation of its transnational approach and fails to adequately address issues of race and ethnicity. Additionally, the book's focus on Western theories and its limited exploration of the Hong Kong diaspora are seen as limitations to its decolonization efforts in non-Western sexuality studies. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the rise in popularity of large-scale "main melody" dance dramas in China over the past five years. These dance dramas, which focus on national history and traditional culture, have attracted large audiences beyond traditional dance enthusiasts by combining innovative creative approaches with new promotion strategies. The article specifically examines the dance drama "Only This Green," which premiered in 2021 and exemplifies this trend. It explores the role of new narrative techniques and media integration in promoting the popularity of Chinese dance dramas. The article also discusses the use of lyrical narrative structure, a youthful narrative strategy, and dynamic narrative space in these dance dramas. It highlights the mutual learning between art and media in creation and promotion, as well as the development of adjacent consumer products to increase the circulation and vitality of dance. The article concludes by emphasizing the cultural value and global impact of these dance productions in promoting and preserving Chinese culture. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a book review of "African Transnational Mobility in China, Africans on the Move" by Roberto Castillo. The book explores the presence of Africans in Guangzhou, China through an ethnographic lens, focusing on transnational mobility. It discusses the historical background of foreign presence in China and the motivations that have drawn many Africans to Guangzhou. The book also addresses methodological challenges in studying this African population and aims to provide a nuanced understanding of African transnational mobilities in China. The review highlights the author's effective use of theoretical concepts and narratives to engage readers in understanding this topic. [Extracted from the article]

"Global Sports and Contemporary China" by Oliver Rick and Longxi Li is a comprehensive examination of China's history as a sporting nation and its complex relationship with global engagement and nationalist independence. The book covers the period from the reform era to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, exploring the impact of major events such as the 2008 Summer Games and the policies of Xi Jinping's leadership. The authors analyze the delicate balance between globalization and state control in Chinese sports, and consider the uncertainties and future direction of the country's sports landscape. While the book provides a thorough overview of China's recent sporting history, some notable events are not highlighted in detail. Overall, it offers rich insights into a niche topic and is best suited for graduate-level international sports courses. [Extracted from the article]