Ties That Divide - History, Honour and Territory in Sino-Japanese Relations

Informationen zum Autor William Choong Klappentext This book explores the historical relationship between China and Japan, and how this has exacerbated their dispute over the Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. Zusammenfassung This book explores the historical relationship between China and Japan, and how this has exacerbated their dispute over the Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements -- Glossary -- Events at a glance -- Introduction -- Chapter One The historical context -- Two millennia of relations -- The modem period -- The politics of economic interdependence -- The burdens of history -- Saving face -- Chapter Two The Senkaku /Diaoyu dispute -- Histories and controversies -- The 'shelving' agreement -- Competing claims -- Chinese salami slicing -- Chapter Three Perceptions, postures and instability -- Action-reaction dynamics -- The erosion of stability -- Potential stabilisers -- Conclusion -- Tackling the causes -- Treating the symptoms -- The art of the possible -- Tables and maps -- Index.

Product details

• Authors: William Choong, William (International Institute for Strat Choong, William (International Institute for Strategic Studies Choong, Choong William
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2014
• EAN: 9781138885653
• ISBN: 978-1-138-88565-3
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Adelphi series; Adelphi; Adelphi series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; China, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Asia / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, HISTORY / Asia / China, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, International Relations, Warfare & defence, Warfare and defence, Armed Conflict, Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands;East China Sea;Asia Pacific Security