This study examines the experience of China's civil service reform during its economic development years. The study focuses on major issues that are related to the reform, including: the reform background and motives, the reform process, reform characteristics and major challenges. Based on the analysis of the Chinese reform experience, the study further discusses some lessons that may contribute to the knowledge of civil service reform.
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