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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn Return of the Dragon, Denny Roy has contributed a thoughtful, insightful, and current study of China's security environment, policies, and activities. The volume covers a lot of ground in an informative manner for both uninitiated and well-versed readers. Roy anticipates China becoming more assertive as its power increases, and his study helps to understand why this may be the case. -- David Shambaugh, George Washington University This volume provides an excellent overview of the regional and global implications of China's growing power. Contemporary Southeast Asia Denny Roy writes an insightful and compelling analysis of contemporary Chinese foreign policy as it relates to the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on security and strategic issues... An excellent book, which should be required reading for anyone seeking to understand the phenomenon of China's rise in contemporary world politics. Asian Politics and Policy A compelling portrait of the dissident as a man of sense, sensibility and principle. National
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A Chinese View of the World 3. U.S.-China Relations Under Hegemonic Transition 4. China's Military Rise 5. Japan and China: A Long Struggle with Bitter Resolve 6. Pressure on China's Neighbors 7. Mitigating Factors 8. Persistent Risk of Conflict 9. North Korea: Bothersome Client State 10. Taiwan in the PRC's Lengthening Shadow 11. The South China Sea Dispute 12. China and Global Security Issues 13. Conclusion Notes Index
