Chinas international transboundary rivers : politics security and diplomacy of shared water resources Chinas transboundary rivers: politics diplomacy and security: an introduction The governance of water resources in China Chinas policy over international rivers: perception and diplomatic practices Theoretical debate: water diplomacy Southeast Asia: Chinas water diplomacy on the Mekong River South Asia: Chinas evolving attitude over the GBM Central Asia: Sino Kazakh water diplomacy on Ili and Irtysh rivers Northeast Asia: Sino Russian cooperation over the Amur River Comparison and conclusions Policy recommendations