The Author Uses Telecommunications Policy As A Window To Examine Major Contradictions In China's Growth As An Economic And Political Superpower. The Book Provides Six Policy-focused Case Studies, Each Centred On A Question With Implications For Telecome Stakeholders. Frontmatter -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1 From Iron Fist To Somewhat Invisible Hand -- 2 China's Telecommunications History: Seeking Control While Liberalizing To Modernize -- 3 Evolution Of The Telecommunications Policymaker: Bargaining Among Interests -- 4 Running The Gauntlet: Entry Of New Firms Into China's Telecommunications Service Market -- 5 Foreign Investors: Caught Between State And Company Demands -- 6 The Heart Of Competition Policy In Telecommunications: Making Interconnection Work -- 7 Chasing The Consumer: Retail Pricing Of Telecommunications In China -- 8 The Triumphant Consumer? The Growth Of Voice Over Internet Protocol (voip) And Little Smart Personal Handyphone Service -- 9 Does Freeing The Communications Market Require Freeing Communications? -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index Bibliographic Level Mode Of Issuance: Monograph Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English
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