State-Society Relations: Contemporary Social Dynamics and its Influence on Politics in China

2021 Fiscal Year Annual Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20F19784
• Research Institution: Kobe University
• Principal Investigator: 谷川 真一 神戸大学, 国際文化学研究科, 教授 (40410568)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): VIDMAR MATJAZ 神戸大学, 国際文化学研究科, 外国人特別研究員
• Project Period (FY): 2020-07-29 – 2022-03-31
• Keywords: 中国 / 国家・社会関係 / 社会監視

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

The focus of the research was on state-society relations in China under the rule of Xi Jinping. The research aimed to expound on the historical significance and impact of Xi Jinping in contemporary Chinese politics from the perspective of state-society relations. The research focused on some specific topics, such as poverty alleviation, theoretical background and the analysis of Xi Jinping's shift to authoritarianism.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was not possible to conduct field work in China. As a result, I was forced to write articles based on secondary materials such as published articles, government data, and newspaper articles. Then, I sent an article to an academic journal, which was rejected unfortunately.
For the same reason, I had few opportunities to attend academic conferences, and thus was not able to present a paper.

Research Progress Status

令和3年度が最終年度であるため、記入しない。

Strategy for Future Research Activity

令和3年度が最終年度であるため、記入しない。