"As China becomes wealthier and more confident on the global stage, it also expects to be respected amd accommodated as a ,ajor global force and as a formidable civilisation. Through a survey and analysis of China's regional posture, urbad cahnge, social activism and law, mores, the Internet, history and thought -- in which the concept of "civilising" plays a prominent role -- China Story Yearbook 2013 offers insights into the country today and its dreams for the future."--provided by publisher.