| ID | 153323 |
| Title Proper | Hardening the Hard, Softening the Soft: Assertiveness and China’s Regional Strategy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Boon, Hoo Tiang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | There is a growing view that the emerging brand of Chinese regional diplomacy in recent years is increasingly assertive. This article attempts to make better sense of this perceived more forceful Chinese diplomacy. It argues that Chinese regional behavior is more profitably understood through the lens of a two-pronged foreign policy strategy that combines two particular aspects. One is a tougher and more uncompromising approach toward issues that China regards as concerning its core interests. The other is a more flexible and cooperative position toward interests that, while significant, are of secondary importance. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 40, No.5; Aug 2017: p.639-662 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 40 No 5 |
| Key Words | Asia ; Assertiveness ; China’s Regional Strategy |