| ID | 156338 |
| Title Proper | Japan's promotion policy toward ASEAN interconnections |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jiye, Zhang |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Japan's support for ASEAN countries connection building can be seen its policy visions in functional positioning, geographical layout and connotation constitution. As part of a systematic policy framework, Japan supports ASEAN transregional and outside-regional connection with the Mekong subregion as focal point, pushes forwardmetropolitan interconnection of ASEAN countries with Jakarta a priority,promotes building infrastructure, develops rules, and constructs better external environments for connectivity, all while advancing its partnership for quality infrastructure to attract ASEAN countries coopeation.Because of Japan's economic interests and geopolitical strategy toward ASEAN countries, Japan's policy influence China's belt and road initiative and China should properly respond to Japan's actions. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol. 27, No.3; May-Jun 2017: p.124-137 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations 2017-06 27, 3 |
| Key Words | ASEAN ; Japan ; Sino - Japanese Relations ; Southeast Asia Development |