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China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

The Politics of International Bids

By: Marcus P. Chu

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China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

The Politics of International Bids

By: Marcus P. Chu

This book vividly elucidates the inseparable nature between politics and sport in China. The holding of sporting mega-events is viewed by the Chinese authorities as a prominent way to push forward the Reform and Opening up, arouse the patriotism among the public, and display national resurgence in the world. Chinese cities thus have keenly quested for the Olympics, the Asian Games and the World University Games since the 1980s. Theoretically, the President, the Premier and the central government should provide all-out support, so boosting the Chinese cities’ odds of success. The reality yet shows that their attitude towards the bids vary from case to case. Through reviewing the 20 bidding cases, this book aims to demystify the reasons behind. The findings provide an in-depth account of (1) how domestic and international political factors determine the state leaders’ blessing and silence as well as the central government’s backing, indifference and opposition, and (2) how the bids for the sporting mega-events are used to serve the broader political goals of the Chinese authorities at home and abroad. Additionally, they shed light on the political strategies to boost the Chinese cities’ chance of success, and the political reasons for their win, loss and discontinuation, in the bidding contests. The book will be a valuable resource for researches interested in the domestic politics and international relations of China.

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Routledge

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0429557876

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China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Face-Off in Cross-Strait Relations

By: Marcus P. Chu

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China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Face-Off in Cross-Strait Relations

By: Marcus P. Chu

Chu explores the politics behind Taiwanese cities’ pursuit of international sporting events, and the Chinese authorities’ strategic measures in handling the relations with Taiwan since the 1990s. It is assumed that the Chinese authorities constantly oppose Taiwanese cities’ application for, and boycott their subsequent holding of, international sporting events. Doing so would obstruct Taiwan’s capacity to raise its visibility and influence in world society, and defend the One-China principle. In fact, the role of China in Taiwan’s pursuit of international sporting events is not invariably as a fatal obstructer, but sometimes a neutral bystander or even an enthusiastic supporter. Chu examines the reasons behind this phenomenon. Reviewing the 18 Taiwanese bidding attempts and four hosting projects, he argues that China’s inconsistent response is determined by the ups and downs of Cross-Strait political ties. As a result, this book provides insight into the nexus between sports and politics in the context of China-Taiwan rivalry. A must read for scholars, students, and other watchers of Cross-Strait relations.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000601544

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9781000601541

Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition

By: Marcus P. Chu

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Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition

By: Marcus P. Chu

This book analyzes the motivations of the Chinese authorities to pursue the international sporting events. It investigates the 21 oft-underappreciated sporting events governed by FIFA, FINA, FIBA, IAAF, and other international organizations, and linking them with the calculus of the Chinese authorities to push forwards economic development, polish national image, and realize the supreme leaders’ political ambitions. The author therefore sheds important light on the intertwined nature of sport and politics in the Chinese state and reveals how pervasive the sporting events’ roles have been in China’s domestic politics and international relations. This book’s broad scope is expected to attract the subscriptions of the academics, think tanks, diplomats, government officials, and international sporting organizations.

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168

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Springer Nature

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303070016X

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9783030700164

Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul

Beyond Sports Excellence

By: Marcus P. Chu

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Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul

Beyond Sports Excellence

By: Marcus P. Chu

Between 1984 and 2021, elite athletes from the member regions of Greater China – China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – competed at each of the ten Summer Olympics. By winning 263 gold medals, 199 silver, and 173 bronze, China became a global sports superpower. Taiwan and Hong Kong pocketed 7 gold medals, 10 silver, and 17 bronze and 2 gold medals, 3 silver, and 4 bronze, respectively, displaying their world-leading statuses in archery, badminton, baseball, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, Judo, karate, sailing, Taekwondo, table tennis, and weightlifting. In response, the leaders of the three regions delivered high-profile praise. Their administrations awarded cash, badges, and/or honorary titles to the medalists. By reviewing journalistic reports, key-players’ memoirs, official documents, and scholarly works, this book aims to understand the significance of the Olympic medal haul to the Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong authorities. Its findings detail the context in which the Olympic medal haul was leveraged for the political change of the three regions and their relations with each other. They also reveal that the praise and rewards bestowed by the respective authorities on the medalists not only celebrated their jurisdictions’ sporting excellence, but served broader strategic goals across domestic politics and international relations.

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162

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Taylor & Francis

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1000918831

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9781000918830

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

By: Marcus P. Chu

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Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

By: Marcus P. Chu

This book explores the connection between politics and mega-events in post-handover Hong Kong and Macao. It also offers an in-depth account of the two cities’ keenness to integrate with China and engage in the international society and China’s eagerness to build image, boost influence and gain respect on the global arena. This work will facilitate academics, think tanks, diplomats and government officials to further understand the politics and international relations of China, Hong Kong and Macao.

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Springer

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3030138682

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Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology

By: Richard Barakat,Andrew Berchuck,Maurie Markman,Marcus E. Randall

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Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology

By: Richard Barakat,Andrew Berchuck,Maurie Markman,Marcus E. Randall

Today, multidisciplinary approaches to treatment are at the heart of cancer care. They offer improved clinical outcomes, new possibilities in patient quality of life, and enable the development of true innovation in individualized treatment. To accurately reflect this modern day approach to cancer care, the content of the 6th edition of Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology was written entirely by surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists. New to the editorial team, Dr. Andrew Berchuck has made significant contributions to the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of ovarian and endometrial cancer in the book’s content. Every chapter of this book has been either completely rewritten or extensively updated to ensure that everyone involved in treating women with gynecologic cancer will have the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the subject.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469831481

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9781469831480

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Face-Off in Cross-Strait Relations

By: Marcus P. Chu

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China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Face-Off in Cross-Strait Relations

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China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

The Politics of International Bids

By: Marcus P. Chu

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The Politics of International Bids

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Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

By: Marcus P. Chu

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China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition

Sporting Events in China as Economic Development, National Image, and Political Ambition

Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul

Greater China's Olympic Medal Haul

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology

Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

China, Taiwan, and International Sporting Events

China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

Politics of Mega-Events in China's Hong Kong and Macao

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