China and Southeast Asia by Khai Leong Ho, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

The relations between ASEAN and China occupy a unique and important position in the foreign relations of the Asia-Pacific region. China and Southeast Asia's political, strategic and economic importance in the realm of international relations has been transformed by the region's unprecedented economic growth, unexpected financial crisis, and turbulent political changes. This volume investigates the impacts of global changes and regional challenges confronting the contemporary developments of China-ASEAN relations. Topics include: changes in strategic perceptions, the economic challenges and legal considerations of the China-ASEAN FTA in the context of a multilateral trading system, the role of \"East Asia,\" non-traditional security issues, prospects of regionalism, China-Taiwan-ASEAN triangular relations, and Malaysia's and Singapore's diplomatic engagement with China. It offers authoritative arguments and a rich collection of ideas for policy-makers and interested readers to mull over. | China and Southeast Asia by Khai Leong Ho, Paperback | Indigo Chapters