Japan and the Rise of China

This book provides a comprehensive study of Japan's evolving relationship with China since 1949, tracing the shifting dynamics from a distant relationship during the early communist era to a more cooperative phase in the late 20th century, and finally to the growing tensions of the 21st century.

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Ferguson Evans is an independent scholar with 35 years' experience of living and working in the Far East. His publications include The Rise of the Japanese Specialist Manufacturer: Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises.

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This book provides a comprehensive study of Japan's evolving relationship with China since 1949, tracing the shifting dynamics from a distant relationship during the early communist era to a more cooperative phase in the late 20th century, and finally to the growing tensions of the 21st century.

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Introduction: From China to the West and Back Again Part I: The Japanese Era 1 Japan Pioneers (1945-2010) 2 Japan Regroups on the Road to China 3 China Stands Up Ideologically 4 China Stands Up Economically 5 China Stands Up Globally 6 Japan Rethinks 7 Japan Remodels 8 The New 'New China' Rises 9 A Chinese Model Part II: The Chinese Resurgence 10 Japan: From Investing to Strategizing 11 China's Goal 12 China Meets Japan in the East Asian Region 13 East Asian Regionalization Formulated and Contested 14 Global Reach to Africa 15 The Belt and Road Initiative 16 China's Military 17 Japan's Self-Defense 18 Resources: Rare Earths from China 19 Automobiles: China's Challenge 20 Mars: Goals and Scope of the Space Industry. Conclusion: Japan Takes on China