Wei, Yifan. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 165-172). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Abstract (English) --- p.2 / Abstract (Chinese) --- p.3 / Acknowledgement --- p.4 / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.7 / Research Question / Research Objective / Methodology / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Literature Review --- p.18 / The State and Economy / Debate on China´ةs Reform / Underdevelopment and Northeast China / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Military --- p.50 / Geo-political Importance / Defense Conversion / New Reform / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Agriculture --- p.75 / Background of Agricultural Production / Strategic Position in Food Security / The State and Agricultural Predicament / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Secondary Industry --- p.107 / The State's Industrial Investment / Fiscal and Material Contribution / State-owned Enterprises / Struggling in the Market / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.150 / Research Findings / Implications on China´ةs Reform / Appendix --- p.162 / Bibliography --- p.163