In:
Journal of Asian and African Studies, SAGE Publications, Vol. 45, No. 5 ( 2010-10), p. 554-567
Abstract:
This article examines the international factor underlying China’s grand strategy of peaceful development, which can be deciphered as a strategy to balance American power through internal balancing and soft balancing. The strategy of internal balancing aims to increase China’s relative power through economic development and military modernization, whereas the strategy of soft balancing attempts to limit US ability to impose its preference on China through Beijing’s engagement in multilateral institutions, bilateral partnerships, and economic diplomacy.The strategic logic is to maintain a stable external environment for China to concentrate on economic growth and accumulate relative power — without provoking a vigorous US response.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-9096
,
1745-2538
DOI:
10.1177/0021909610373898
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
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6,31
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