China Inside and Out

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China Inside and Out

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At this moment, Americans regard China as a major threat, both economically and strategically, while Chinese regard the US as determined to contain China and impede its development. Tensions between the two countries remain high, including human rights, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and military budgets.

Yet in spite of all these points of contention, the search for common ground through diplomatic engagement goes on as both countries' leaders recognize that constant friction can have calamitous consequences. This text serves as a brief but factual guide to bring students of international affairs up to speed on what is happening inside China and in China's international relations. The readings reflect objective assessments of important developments in Chinese politics and society, notions of national security, and the link in Chinese thinking between security and economic development.

Table of Contents

Part1: US-China Relations
1 – Partner or Rival? The Critical Choice in US-China Relations
2 – The Strategic Competition
Part 2: China in the World: A “Responsible Great Power”?
3 - China's Relations with Russia and Europe
4 – China and the Global South
5 - China and Its Neighbors: Japan, India, the Two Koreas
Part 3: Inside China: Linking Security with Development
6 – Human Rights
7 - Politics and Society: The Leadership, Popular Sentiment, the Environment
8 – The Economy

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Feb 19 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 300
ISBN 9798216365921
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 229 x 152 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Mel Gurtov

Mel Gurtov is Professor Emeritus of Political Scie…

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