China's foreign policy and practice : a survey / Wenguang Shao.

Author/creator Shao, Wenguang author.
Format Book
PublicationAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
Copyright Datecu2023
Descriptionxiii, 633 pages, 25 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Centrality of China and Foreign Contacts -- Barbarians at the Gate -- Opening the Pandora's Box -- Japan's China Wars -- The Turn of the Century -- The War of Resistance Against Japan -- A New Power under Test -- Security Priorities -- Boundary Settlements -- Ups and Downs with the Superpowers -- Refocusing on Asia -- Africa and the Middle East -- Trade Negotiations -- Regional Diplomacy -- Statecraft and Crisis Management.
Abstract "This book is one of the first wide-ranging surveys of China's foreign policy and practice from the 16th century to present day from a Chinese perspective. A modern history of China's interaction with major powers, it throws new light on the events and issues of major interest, clarifies possible points of ambiguity and misunderstanding, and brings the reader up to date about some of the current issues of contention in China's international relations. China's Foreign Policy and Practice: 1. Presents a unique account of Chinese statecraft and foreign policy from the vantage point of an insider who has spent years participating in the decision-making process at the national level; 2. Paints a larger picture of China's interaction with the world, connecting wars, negotiations, treaties, and boundary settlements with its neighbours; 3. Focuses on policy evolution in specific areas such as trade, regional diplomacy, dispute settlement, crisis management, and engagement with major powers; 4. Draws on Chinese records and publications that may not be readily accessible, as well as the latest memoirs and declassified documents 5. Is a nuanced, comprehensive and accessible guide for students of international politics as well as general readers interested in China. A unique history of China in world affairs, this book will be essential reading for students of politics and international relations, history, foreign policy, diplomacy, China studies, and Asian studies"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Shao, Wenguang. China's foreign policy and practice Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Taylor & Francis Group, 2023 9781003301073
LCCN 2022025945
ISBN9781032293264
ISBN9781032035536 hardcover
ISBN1032035536 hardcover
ISBN1032293268 paperback
ISBNelectronic book

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