"These are all current slogans, but people are not really sure what they mean, " Shambaugh said.

CNN: A conversation with China's young Communists

"To be adaptable and flexible is a path to survival, " said Shambaugh.

CNN: A conversation with China's young Communists

Sinologist David Shambaugh sat down with Orville Schell of the Asia Society in New York this week to discuss his new book, China Goes Global.

FORBES: Asia's Week: Modesty Becomes China, In Fact

Lilley and David Shambaugh, eds.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Endnotes

Mr Shambaugh offers some advice.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Shambaugh and Alan M.

ECONOMIST: Sources and acknowledgements