Marxist analysis of the PRC

[Taylor Ian Christopher <ictaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear readers,

I am (attempting!) to construct a Marxian critique of PRC foreign policy
towards the Third World using southern Africa as a case study. Well,
someone's got to do it.....   :)

Basically, my thesis is that under Deng's "socialist modernisation" [sic]
(or restoration of capitalism - you chose), PRC policy has essentially
been an alliance between a capital-accumulating class in China and the
national bourgeoisie in Africa. Gone are the days of aid and altruistic
services under Mao (this of course would be qualified).

My question is this: can anyone recommend any books/articles that look at
the PRC through a Marxian lens i.e explain post-Mao (or even during Mao)
China using class as an analytical tool? Bettelheim's letter of
resignation from the Franco-China Friendship Society is one of the few
class-based critiques of post-Mao China. I would therefore be
grateful for any suggestions (and where to find such books if possible).

Cheers,

Ian.


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