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How E-government affects the organisational structure of Chinese government

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China is undergoing rapid economic and political change, accompanied by developments in e-government, with radical implications for citizens. The article considers the modernisation of government organisation, and challenges of technology management.

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Li, Z. How E-government affects the organisational structure of Chinese government. AI & Soc 23, 123–130 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-007-0167-5

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