Chinese foreign relations: power and policy since the Cold War

"This leading text provides a comprehensive and balanced introduction to Chinese foreign relations. Robert G. Sutter assesses China's growing international political and economic assertiveness and considers the causes and grave consequences of tensions with the United States"--

Continuity and strategy in contemporary Chinese foreign policy -- Chinese leadership priorities: implications for Chinese foreign relations -- Changing patterns in decision making and international outlook -- China's role in the world economy and international governance -- Chinese national security policies -- Relations with the United States -- Relations with Taiwan -- Relations with Japan and Korea -- Relations with Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands -- Relations with Southern Asia and Central Asia -- Relations with Russia and Europe -- Relations with the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America -- Prospects.

This comprehensive introduction to Chinese foreign relations examines the opportunities and limits China faces as it seeks growing international influence. Tracing the record of twists and turns in Chinese foreign relations since the end of the Cold War, Robert G. Sutter provides a nuanced analysis that shows that despite its growing power, Beijing is hampered by both domestic and international constraints. Newly revised, this edition features more extensive treatment of China's role in the international economy and greater discussion of its relations with the developing world. Overall, Sutter

Introduction: strategy and continuity in contemporary Chinese foreign policy -- Chinese leadership priorities: implications for Chinese foreign relations -- Changing patterns in decision making and international outlook -- China's role in the world economy and international governance -- Chinese national security policies -- Relations with the United States -- Relations with Taiwan -- Relations with Japan and Korea -- Relations with Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands -- Relations with South Asia and Central Asia -- Relations with Russia and Europe -- Relations with the Middle East, Africa and Latin America -- Prospects