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China's post-cold war economic statecraft: a periodization
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Abstract This article focuses on one of the most fascinating features of contemporary Chinese foreign policy, namely the use of economics as a tool of national power. This article seeks to provide a foundational context for the study of China's economic statecraft. The first portion of this article builds up... view more
This article focuses on one of the most fascinating features of contemporary Chinese foreign policy, namely the use of economics as a tool of national power. This article seeks to provide a foundational context for the study of China's economic statecraft. The first portion of this article builds upon existing work to frame the phenomenon of China's post-Cold War economic statecraft. I then offer a rough periodization of this post-Cold War era highlighting key events and strategic turning points for China. I distinguish three major periods: integration into the global economic system following the post-Tiananmen isolation (1989-1997), a decade of win-win diplomacy (1998-2008), and emerging great power economic statecraft (2008-2017). The piece concludes with a proposition that we may be witnessing the early stages of a fourth phase as well as some considerations for the future study of Chinese economic statecraft.... view less
Keywords
China; foreign policy; political strategy; international trade policy; twentieth century; twenty-first century; pressure-group politics
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Nationale Interessen; Wechselbeziehungen Außenpolitik - Außenwirtschaftspolitik
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 294-316
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 50 (2021) 3
Issue topic
PRC Economic Statecraft Explored: How Uniquely Chinese Are Its Characteristics?
ISSN
1868-4874
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed