Since 1978 China has experienced an explosive economic growth the world has never seen in its history. Apparently, this impressive growth has exerted a tremendous and diverse impact on changing the Chinese society. First, using weekly readings of the relevant primary sources and other appropriate materials you find elsewhere, please describe the profound social changes as well as serious challenges and problems China has seen and faced over the recent decades. Second, drawing on your analysis and additional sources, please perceive and analyze to what extent Chinas growth has affected your future life, the US-China relations, and the course of world history.