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China's current political stance has raised concerns among neighboring countries and other world leaders about its plans to enhance its power and status in the future. In this Great Courses video course, we will look at how Professor Richard Baum, a specialist in the study of modern Chinese politics and foreign relations, views China's rise and the events that prompted it. The summer session will set the stage with a focus on China's history and its sometimes reluctant interactions with other world powers while 20th century events and politics will be the focus in a later semester. With Professor Baum's insights, we will attempt to learn what makes China tick.