Makeeva S. B. Regional history of the Peoples’ Republic of China during 1978–1999: Strengthening ten-dencies of uneven regional development. In: Bulletin of Moscow Region State University. Series: History and Political Sciences, 2021, no. 1, pp. 133–141.DOI: 10.18384 ...

Abstract

Aim. To consider the conditions and reasons for uneven and disproportional development of China’s regions during the 1978-1999 period Methodology. The historical approach and the methods of comparative historical analysis were used. Results. From 1978 to 1999, the regional history of the People’s Republic of China was accompanied by gradual changes and accelerated development of the eastern coastal regions. The eastern regions demonstrated an accelerated development, stimulating the country's economy as a whole. However, this unbalanced regional development exacerbated the existing imbalance between Eastern and Western China. Research implications. The results of the study can be useful for studying the historical experience of China and solving the problems of uneven and disproportional regional development.