"The book provides a thorough analysis of the role of think tanks in China’s political system... All in all, the book is highly recommended reading. For those interested in policymaking in China, it offers a useful account of the role played by think tanks, which are gradually developing into important actors. It is also beneficial to those interested in the increasingly contested democratic transition in China." - Zhuoyi Wen, City University of Hong Kong, China Information, 2013."The Rise of Think Tanks in China is a welcome addition to scholarship" - Michael Keane, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, Pacific Affairs: Volume 87, No. 3 – September 2014.