Chinese Scholars and Foreign Policy

How does China see the rest of the world? One way to answer this question is to look at the work of Chinas scholars in the field of International Relations (IR). This leads to a second question to what extent do Chinese IR scholars influence Beijings foreign policy and outlook? The contributors to this book seek to answer these key questions, drawing on their own first- and second-hand experiences of involvement in scholarly IR debates in China. Discussing fundamental aspects of Chinas foreign policy such as Chinas view of the international structure, soft power projection, maritime disputes, and the principle of non-interference, this book provides insights into the hinterland of Chinese foreign policy-making. It is an invaluable reference for global IR scholars, especially those with a direct interest in understanding and predicting Chinas actions and reactions on a range of international issues.