Offers an analysis of China's influence on international relations in Asia. This book explores the various dimensions of China's rise, its influence on the region, the consequences for the United States, and alternative models of the evolving Asian order.

Acknowledgments Contributors Introduction: The Rise of China and Asia's New Dynamics David Shambaugh PART ONE: CHINA AND THE CHANGING ASIAN LANDSCAPE 1. Return to the Middle Kingdom? China and Asia in the Early Twenty-first Century David Shambaugh 2. China's Regional Strategy Zhang Yunling and Tang Shiping PART TWO: THE ECONOMIC DIMENSION 3. China's Regional Trade and Investment Profile Hideo Ohashi 4. China's Regional Economies and the Asian Region: Building Interdependent Linkages Robert F. Ash PART THREE: POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY 5. China-Japan Relations: Downward Spiral or a New Equilibrium? Mike M. Mochizuki 6. China's Ascendancy and the Korean Peninsula: From Interest Reevaluation to Strategic Realignment? Jae Ho Chung 7. Taiwan Faces China: Attraction and Repulsion Richard Bush 8. China and Southeast Asia: The Context of a New Beginning Wang Gungwu 9. China's Influence in Central and South Asia: Is It Increasing? John W. Garver 10. China and Russia: Normalizing Their Strategic Partnership Yu Bin PART FOUR: SECURITY 11. China's Evolving Regional Security Strategy Bates Gill 12. China's Regional Military Posture Michael D. Swaine PART FIVE: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES 13. China's Regional Strategy and Why It May Not Be Good for America Robert Sutter 14. China's Rise in Asia Need Not Be at America's Expense David M. Lampton PART SIX: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ASIAN REGION 15. The Transformation of the Asian Security Order: Assessing China's Impact Jonathan D. Pollack 16. The Evolving Asian Order: The Accommodation of Rising Chinese Power Michael Yahuda

"This is an extremely important and valuable volume. The analysis is fresh and compelling throughout, and the material reflects the contributors' broad knowledge and sensitivity to ongoing developments in the region."—T.J. Pempel, director, Institute of East Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley"There is no competing work with this breadth, depth, up-to-date coverage, and absolute top drawer of China specialists. Superior scholarship is apparent in the high level of insight and information throughout this outstanding, superbly written work." —Allen Whiting, The University of Arizona"In a time of rapid Chinese ascendancy, it is fortunate to have a comprehensive treatment of China's position in Asia by a group of prominent scholars. While new developments are constantly taking place in this revolutionary era, these essays are well researched, balanced, and insightful—providing an excellent basis from which to assess what is to come."—Robert A. Scalapino, Robson Research Professor of Government Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley"This stimulating book is admirably suited for those seeking a better understanding of the underlying issues relating to China's expanding power and an informed basis for assessing the widely divergent views that are being expressed on the subject. Professor Shambaugh has assembled an outstanding roster of world-class scholars on China whose contributions are noteworthy for their readability, their careful marshaling of relevant facts, and their interpretive insights. The result is this superb volume."—J. Stapleton Roy, former U.S. Ambassador to China, Indonesia, and Singapore"This outstanding collection of essays, written by leading scholars from around the world, takes an unusually comprehensive look at the subject, addressing China's growing economic clout and diplomatic influence as well as its impact on regional security. It also makes an important contribution to the growing debate over the consequences of China's rise for American interests. This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in Chinese foreign policy or the international relations of the Asia-Pacific region."—Harry Harding, University Professor, The George Washington University