China rising peace, power, and order in East Asia

Throughout the past three decades East Asia has seen more peace and stability than at any time since the Opium Wars of 1839-1841. During this period China has rapidly emerged as a major regional power, averaging over nine percent economic growth per year since the introduction of its market reforms...

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Main Author: Kang, David C. (David Chan-oong) 1965- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Columbia University Press 2008
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I. The puzzle and the argument: The puzzle and China's amazing rise
  • Power, interests, and identity in East Asian international relations, 1300 to 1900
  • Describing East Asia: alignment strategies toward China
  • Part II. East Asia responds to China: China: identity, sovereignty, and Taiwan
  • South Korea: embracing interdependence in search of security
  • Southeast Asia: accommodating China's rise
  • Japan : a normal identity
  • Part III. East Asia and the United States: The role of the United States in East Asia
  • Conclusions and implications