Return of the Dragon: Rising China and Regional Security

摘要

In addition to the argument that Chinese power is on the rise, another oft-cited statement about China's current foreign policy offers that the country is entering into a potentially risky transitional period as it settles into great power status and begins to take on the responsibilities and the rights inherent in achieving such a rarefied position. Despite a policy of "peacefully rising," which Beijing sought to shape shortly after the turn of the century, Chinese power has become an increased source of concern and potential risk to many of the country's neighbours. This has led to the question of whether China will soon begin to act as great powers have often historically done, including challenging international norms and seeking out spheres of influence to protect its growing interests. These issues are addressed in a comprehensive and