China-Europe Relations Perceptions, Policies and Prospects [Hardcover]

The fast-developing relationship between China and Europe has become one of the most important in international affairs. China-Europe Relationstakes an innovative and insightful look at this phenomenon, examining:

• the state of Chinese studies in Europe and European studies in China
• the decision-making behind the EUs China policy, and what the Chinese perceptions and assessments are of Europe that shape Chinas Europe policy
• the recent rapid growth of bilateral commercial and technological relations
• the global context of the bilateral Sino-European relationship, in particular the interaction of China, the EU, and the United States
• prospects for the future evolution of these relationships.

The most systematic and comprehensive study on the subject to date, written by a stellar team of international contributors from China, Europe and the US, China-Europe Relations will appeal to students, academics and policy makers alike who are interested in international relations, comparative foreign policy and Chinese and European politics.

Part 1: Introduction  1. Introduction David Shambaugh, Eberhard Sandschneider and Zhou Hong  Part2: Historical Context  2. The Sino-European Encounter: Historical Influences on Contemporary Relations Michael Yahuda  Part 3: Europes Approaches to China  3. Chinese Studies in Europe Kjeld Erik Brodsgaard  4. Its the System that Matters: Institutionalization and Making EU Policy Towards China Franco Algieri  5. The Taiwan Issue in China-Europe Relations: An Irrlcã