Harmonious World and China's New Foreign Policy

Contributions by Jean-Marc F. Blanchard, Sheng Ding, Kai He, Dennis V. Hickey, Han Lheem, Wei Liang, Lilly Kelan Lu, Jing Men, Zhongqi Pan, James Reilly, Jianwei Wang Edited by Sujian Guo, Jean-Marc F. Blanchard

Publication date:

15 August 2008

Length of book:

252 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

Dimensions:

239x161mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780739126035

'Harmonious World' and China's New Foreign Policy consists of essays by China specialists on the Chinese government's characterization of foreign policy as a 'harmonious world.' The essays deal with such topics as 'harmonious world' and China's new diplomacy, China's multilateral diplomacy after the Cold War, China's changing image of and engagement with the world order, China's energy security diplomacy, and China's trade diplomacy. These insightful contributions will help students in this academic field understand the new concepts and programs adopted by the Chinese new leadership and their important implications for China's new foreign policy behavior in the years to come.

Chapter 1 Introduction: "Harmonious World" and China's New Foreign Policy
Chapter 2 1. China's New Frontier Diplomacy
Chapter 3 2. China's Changing Image of and Engagement in World Order
Chapter 4 3. China's Peaceful Rise and Multilateral Institutions: In Search of a Harmonious World
Chapter 5 4. China's Rise and Its Relations with Other Major Powers: Competitors or Partners?
Chapter 6 5. To Build a "Harmonious World": China's Soft Power Wielding in the Global South
Chapter 7 6. "Harmonious World" and China's Foreign Economic Policy: Features, Implications, and Challenges
Chapter 8 7. New Africa Policy: China's Quest for Oil and Influence
Chapter 9 8. China's Energy Security and Its Strategic Implications
Chapter 10 9. "Harmonious World" and Public Opinion in China's Japan Policy
Chapter 11 10. The Future of Sino-American Military Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities

"Harmonious World" and China’s New Foreign Policy offers a comprehensive and well-researched examination of the important elements of contemporary Chinese foreign policy, including policy toward the great powers, its increasing presence in Africa, and the implications of its growing demand for imported energy resources. It is a valuable resource for both students and for specialists in Chinese foreign policy.