This course will examine the rise of China and China’s development strategies. It will focus on critical assessment of China’s global vision, formulation, implementation, and performance of development strategies, and global reactions to such development. It will equip students with fundamental knowledge about China, and also with important theoretical foundations in theories of international relations, political economy and development to be able to think critically about China’s role in the world and in specific countries. The different tasks in the course will enable students to come up with detailed examinations and policy recommendations on China, and also critically evaluate analysis and policy briefs on China.