| ID | 137274 |
| Title Proper | China’s views of the TPP |
| Other Title Information | take it or leave it, that is the question |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Xiaotong, Zhang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Chinese policy and academic communities have mixed views about the US-led TPP, either viewing it as a strategic attempt at encircling China, or as a positive spur for domestic reform and opening-up. Although the Chinese government adopted an open and flexible attitude towards the TPP, it has moved strategically by accelerating the negotiations of the RCEP and China–Korea FTA, as well as updating its FTA with ASEAN. A more interesting development is China’s new initiatives for building two grand silk roads, one to Central Asia, leading on to Europe, and the other to Southeast Asia, leading on to the Indian Ocean. Both represent China’s renewed confidence in finding its role in Asia. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 50, No.1; Mar 2015: p.111-116 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol: 50 No 1 |
| Key Words | China ; TPP ; RCEP ; Asia - Pacific Economic Integration |