China's Foreign Policy

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China's inexorable rise as a major world power is one of thedefining features of the contemporary political landscape. Butshould we heed the warnings of a so-called 'Chinathreat?' Is China set to become the next superpower? Or willits ambitions be tempered by economic and political realities bothat home and abroad? In this insightful and balanced analysis, noted China expert StuartHarris explores China's present foreign policy and itsmotivations, focusing in particular on the extent to which Chinawill co-operate with the West in years to come. He considers whatfactors, international or domestic, will influence the foreignpolicies being shaped in Beijing, including how far the Chineseregime will adhere to existing global norms and the evolvinginternational system. In contemplating this uncertain future,Harris assesses the considerable challenges and vulnerabilitieslikely to impact on Chinese foreign policy, leading it to becautious and hesitant or assertive and aggressive on theinternational stage. Concise and authoritative, this book will beessential reading for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of theinternational relations of one of the world's most importantpowers.

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Stuart Harris

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"Above all, and especially for those coming to Chinese foreignpolicy and affairs for the first time, Harris? book isbalanced, orderly and informative" THE "In this balanced and sensible analysis, Stuart Harris offers aclear and engaging account of China's foreign policy and theinternal and external pressures its leaders face. Impartial andnon-alarmist in its discussion of the so-called China threat, thisbook will serve instructors and students admirably." Andrew J. Nathan, Columbia University "A thoughtful, comprehensive and well-written analysis of themultiple domestic and international sources of Chinese foreignpolicy and of China?s policy toward the United States, itsAsian neighbours, and international institutions and norms. It isan admirably balanced account that places Chinese policy in thecontext of Chinese culture, history, national interests and itsimproving economic and military capabilities and in the context ofthe patterns of behaviour of other countries." Robert Ross, Boston College "Harris? book, is well and fluently written, organized, informative and very comprehensive in terms of including many aspects of China?s foreign policy and makes a valuable contribution to the field of International Relations, particularly Chinese Studies." Insight Turkey
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