Meritocracy or Patronage?

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This study interrogates the theoretical and empirical validities of two dominant theories about Chinese state in the post-Mao period. The authors argue that the meritocratic view has under-theorized the innate contradiction between officials' personal competence and political loyalty.

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1. Introduction; 2. How is the Chinese State Organized? Two Dominant Views; 3. Meritocracy in One-Party China? A Critical Evaluation; 4. Provincial Leader Promotion: A Reassessment; 5. Patronage and Development Path: A New Research Agenda.