China's fifty-five officially recognized ethnic minorities form about 9% of the Chinese population, with over 100 million people, and occupy over 60% of China's territory. They are very diverse, and the degree of modernization among them varies greatly. This book examines the current state of China's ethnic minorities at a time when ethnic affairs and globalization are key forces affecting the contemporary world. It considers the fields of policy, economy, society and international relations, including the impact of globalization and outside influences.