China's Asia: Triangular Dynamics since the Cold War (Asia in World Politics) - Softcover

Lowell Dittmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442237562 ISBN 13: 9781442237568

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (UK), 2018

Synopsis

This balanced and deeply informed book provides a comprehensive account of China’s Asia policy since the Cold War. Lowell Dittmer traces the PRC’s policy toward its Asian neighbors in the context of the country’s move from a developing nation to a great power, capable of playing a role in world politics commensurate with its remarkable economic rise. The author considers China’s bilateral relations with Russia, Central Asia, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. Each of these relationships is also viewed in terms of China’s rivalry with the United States, which has viewed China’s rise with admiration tinged with a certain foreboding. Thus, Dittmer employs a triangular analysis to understand Beijing’s attempt to expand in Asia while at the same time deterring Washington’s interference. Reframing the international relations of Asia in a thought-provoking and informed manner, this important book presents a panoramic view of the dynamics at work on all sides of China.

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About the Author

Lowell Dittmer is professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley, and editor of Asian Survey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (UK)
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442237562
• ISBN 13: 9781442237568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302