New perspectives on China’s foreign and trade policy
Journal: Asian Journal of German and European Studies
Year: 2018

Abstract The rise of the Asian giants has shifted the economic focus away from Europe. Superficially there seems to be a developing cooperation between them leading to increased globalization. China’s ability to exercise power by economic means is now visible to all. Huge infrastructure projects, funded by soft loans is a characteristic feature of Chinese diplomacy. The consolidation of strength in the South China Sea is seen by its neighbours as evidence of China’s aggressive territorial ambiti