China's Foreign Policy: A Survey

This book offers a unique and comprehensive account of China's foreign policy and practice from the 16th century to the present day, providing a Chinese perspective on the subject. As a modern history of China's interaction with major powers, it sheds new light on significant events and issues, clarifies potential points of ambiguity and misunderstanding, and brings the reader up to date on some of the current contentious issues in China's international relations.

Presenting a distinctive perspective on Chinese statecraft and foreign policy, the book draws on the author's firsthand experience in the national decision-making process, offering an insider's view. It paints a larger picture of China's engagement with the world, connecting wars, negotiations, treaties, and boundary settlements with its neighbors. The book focuses on the evolution of policies in specific areas, such as trade, regional diplomacy, dispute settlement, crisis management, and engagement with major powers.

Utilizing a range of Chinese records, publications, memoirs, and declassified documents, the book provides a nuanced, comprehensive, and accessible guide for students of international politics, as well as general readers interested in China. It is an essential read for those studying politics and international relations, history, foreign policy, diplomacy, China studies, and Asian studies.

The book's unique approach to understanding China's foreign policy and practice from a Chinese perspective makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of China's role in world affairs. By connecting historical events and issues with current developments, the book offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of China's evolving international relations.

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