China and the International Society

Adaptation and Self-Consciousness

What is the relationship between China and the international society? It is a question of historical and realistic significance for China and the world to answer.

Since the reform and opening up, China initiated a journey to get integrated into the international society. As an emerging power, China is trying to seek identities, display strength, and build a good reputation. Under various determinants and possibilities, the relationship between China and the international society manifests a feature of complexity and multiple dimensions.

Following a guideline of “on China, for the world”, this volume intends to introduce Chinese scholars' latest studies on China's global strategies, theories and policies to the outside world.

Contents:

• The Self-Consciousness of Chinese-Characteristic Diplomatic Practice and Theory (Yang Jiemian)
• China and International System: Two-Way Socialization under the Logic of Practice (Zhu Liqun)
• An Analytical Study of the Ideological Sources of China's Conduct (Zhang Qingmin and Lee Min Gyu)
• Self-Generated Transformation: On China's Agency in Its Interaction with International Human Rights Norms (Chen Zheng)
• Border, Geopolitics and China's International Relations Study (Zheng Yongnian)
• Evolution of “Neighborhood” Concept and China's Foreign Strategies (Zhong Feiteng)
• The Role and Influence of China's Mainstream Media in South China Sea Disputes — An Analysis from the Perspective of Signaling (Liao Lei and Ma Mengli)
• Public Policy and Cross-Border Investment by Chinese Enterprises (Guo Hong)
• China's Approaches and Future Prospects for Participation in UN Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding: A Report Based on Field Research of UN Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Missions in Africa (Li Dongyan)
• Origin of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (Li Anshan)

Readership: Academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China's diplomatic practice and theory and China's international relations studies.