China's Security Interest in the 21st Century

Description:

The collapse of communism in Europe, the quest for economic security and the War on Terror have all affected China's view of security matters. Ong provides a comprehensive study of the new policy and security challenges China faces in the coming years. Covering all of China's current security interests and concerns, this remarkable book includes chapters on Chinese concepts of security, the role of the United States, and regional tensions including the Korean peninsula, Japan, Taiwan, and China’s quest for ‘great power’ status.

Author Bio:

Dr Russell Ong is Lecturer in Chinese politics at the University of Manchester and a research associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. His research interests lie in international security, international relations of Asia and Chinese foreign policy.

Contents:

- Introduction
- The Chinese Concept of Security
- The Threat of ‘Peaceful Evolution’
- Perceptions of US Unilateralism
- The Korean Peninsula
- The Rise of Japan
- Central Asia
- Drive to Great Power Status
- Conclusion
- Bibliography