China-ASEAN relations
Subtitle: perspectives, prospects and implications for U.S. interests
By: Jing-dong Yuan.
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2006
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 75
ISBN-13: 9781584872603
Subjects: China -- Relations -- ASEAN countries.; ASEAN countries -- Relations -- China.; United States -- Relations -- ASEAN countries.; ASEAN countries -- Relations -- United States.
Description: Dr. Yuan traces the evolution of China - ASEAN relations since the early 1990s and examines some of the key factors that have contributed to the positive developments in bilateral ties. Specifically, he describes and analyzes how China and ASEAN have managed the territorial disputes through negotiation and compromises ; looks at the expanding economic ties between China and ASEAN member states and examines the politico-strategic, as well as economic rationales for establishing a free trade area ; and evaluates the emerging yet still limited defense and security ties between the two. Next he provides detailed analyses of ASEAN's dual strategy of engagement and hedging, and looks at China's bilateral relationships with seven ASEAN member states : Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - and examines how each ASEAN state adopts a particular mix of policies due to its unique historical and geostrategic circumstances and its threat perceptions. Finally, Professor Yuan assesses the implications of the growing China - ASEAN ties for U.S. interests in the region and dispels some of the misperceptions and exaggeration of both Beijing's intentions and influence. Washington retains much of the influence but does need to develop and adopt creative approaches to both individual member states and ASEAN as a group. -- Foreword.
Notes: "October 2006."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-75).

Electronic version also available on the SSI website.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: From enmity to amity: China's changing relationship with ASEAN; title: ASEAN countries' engagement and hedging strategies : ASEAN engages China ; The hedging strategy ; Malaysia ; Vietnam ; Singapore ; Myanmar ; Philippines ; Indonesia ; Thailand; title: China eyes ASEAN: a rising power center?; title: Implications for U.S. interests; title: Conclusion.