In: Rethinking Asia and International Relations
As China's international political role grows, its relations with states outside of its traditional sphere of interests is evolving. This is certainly the case of the Arab Gulf monarchies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, which together comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) China's levels of interdependence with these states has increased dramatically in recent years, spanning a wide range of interests. What motivating factors explain the Chinese leadership's decision to forge closer ties to the GCC? Why have GCC leaders developed closer ties to China, and what kind of role can China be expected to play in the region as levels of interdependence intensify? This book uses neoclassical realism to analyse the evolution of Sino-GCC relations. Examining the pressures that shaped China's policy toward the Arab Gulf monarchies, it demonstrates that systemic considerations have been predominant since 1949, yet domestic political considerations were also always an important consideration. Relations are examined across diplomatic and political interactions, trade and investment, infrastructure and construction projects, people-to-people exchanges, and military and security cooperation. This book will appeal to scholars in the fields of International Relations and International Political Economy, as well as area specialists on China, the Persian Gulf, the Arab Gulf Monarchies, and those working on foreign policy issues.
In: Rethinking Asia and international relations
Introduction -- China and international order -- The Gulf monarchies : domestic, regional, and international security -- Dynamics -- China's relations with Saudi Arabia -- China's relations with Oman -- China's relations with the United Arab Emirates -- Conclusion
In: Rethinking Asia and International Relations Ser
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of tables -- 1. Introduction -- Key themes -- Structure of the book -- Notes -- 2. China and international order -- Introduction -- Neoclassical realism and China's international political history -- China and the liberal international order -- Intervening variable: elite perceptions of systemic pressures -- Intervening variable: domestic political pressures -- The GCC in the PRC's foreign policy calculations -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 3. The Gulf monarchies: Domestic, regional, and international security dynamics -- Introduction -- Neoclassical realism and the GCC -- The Gulf as a sub-system -- Systemic pressures -- Internal security concerns -- The role of China -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 4. China's relations with Saudi Arabia -- Introduction -- Saudi Arabia: systemic pressures -- Saudi Arabia: domestic pressures -- Pre-People's Republic of China historical legacy -- Indifference (1949-1965) -- Hostility (1966-1971) -- Transition (1971-1990) -- Interdependence (1990-2012) -- Belt and Road Initiative cooperation (2013-present) -- Conclusion: explaining change in Sino-Saudi relations -- Notes -- 5. China's relations with Oman -- Introduction -- Oman: international political pressures -- Oman: domestic political pressures -- China-Oman relations: the pre-PRC historical legacy -- Indifference (1949-1965) -- Hostility (1966-1971) -- Transition (1971-1990) -- Interdependence (1990-2012) -- Belt and Road Initiative cooperation (2013-present) -- Conclusion: explaining change in Sino-Omani relations -- Notes -- 6. China's relations with the United Arab Emirates -- Introduction -- United Arab Emirates: international pressures -- United Arab Emirates: domestic political pressures -- Pre-PRC historical legacy -- Indifference (1949-1965) -- Hostility (1966-1971)
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