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Conclusion: The Chinese State, the Law, Labor Relations, and Hegemony

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This chapter summarizes the major arguments of this book. It highlights the characteristics of legal hegemony in China, as well as factors contributing to its fragilities. Finally, it points to different directions for future research about capitalist hegemony in China.

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  1. School of Labor and Employment Relations, Pennsylvania State University, 501B‚ Keller Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA

    Elaine Sio-ieng Hui

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Hui, Ei. (2018). Conclusion: The Chinese State, the Law, Labor Relations, and Hegemony. In: Hegemonic Transformation. Series in Asian Labor and Welfare Policies. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-50429-6_7

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