Reference Library

The library brings together socialist theoretical works, Chinese political and development documents, European social-policy references and international instruments. Its 25 records provide publication details, a substantive introduction and a direct route to the original text.

Browse by subject or search for a title, institution or keyword. The accompanying source guide explains editions and document types; Terms and Institutions gives concise definitions.

Theory and political documents

Chinese development, services and statistics

European and international references

Europe–China documents

Reading and finding material

The source guide explains dates, editions, translations and statistical scope. Terms and Institutions provides concise explanations of the vocabulary used by the collection.

The China and Europe dossiers arrange selected records by subject. Search provides a route through the public titles and explanatory material. Each source keeps a single reference address even where it is relevant to several dossiers.

Source questions

An original publisher may revise a text or change its address. Where a link or edition needs attention, identify this record and the issue through Corrections. Reuse of an external publication remains subject to its own conditions; a reference link is not a blanket reproduction licence.