The Asia Pacific region has become an increasingly important focus of attention in International Relations in the post-Cold War period and the evolution of Chinese foreign policy holds the key to future developments in this arena. The collapse of the USSR also highlights China's importance as a potential global super power. This timely text provides a broad-ranging assessment of China's foreign relations at global and regional level and in relation to its disputed territories under foreign control.
Introduction
A Historical Overview of Chinese Foreign Relations
The View from Beijing
The Structure and Process of Foreign Policy-Making
China and the World Economy
Defending the PRC
China and Global Politics
Regional Relationships
The Future of China's Foreign Relations
Chinese Foreign Policy and International Relations Theory.
