| ID | 135856 |
| Title Proper | Partners but not allies |
| Other Title Information | West European Co-operation with China, 1978–1982 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Albers, Martin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The late 1970s’ decline of bipolar détente and economic problems in the developed world, on the one hand, and the Sino–Soviet conflict and the start of the Chinese reform programme, on the other, led to converging interests between the People’s Republic of China and Western Europe. Against this background, this analysis compares how the governments of Britain, France, and West Germany pursued their China policies between 1978 and 1982. Whilst supporting the PRC’s reform process in multiple ways, shared strategic objectives were not sufficient for the creation of a de facto alliance. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomacy and Statecraft Vol.25, No.4; Dec.2014: p.688-707 |
| Journal Source | Diplomacy and Statecraft Vol: 25 No 4 |
| Standard Number | International Relations – IR |