ECONOMIC AGENDAS OLD AND NEW AND CHINESE ADMINISTRATWE REFORM.

Facing new agenda economic development issues, China like other developing states is forced to coordinate policies regionally. As need for decentralization "downward" stretches to include delegation "outward," Beijing must find its best response to the new trend. Four tests reveal no reason for China to stay aloof from simple Membership in Pacific-Asian regional organizations. Three tests reveal no problem with China taking an Activist role in such regional organizations. Three final tests reveal potential costs China would pay for seeking a regional Leadership role, especially before Beijing's post-succession direction is determined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]