China and East Asian Regionalism by Suisheng Zhao - 9781138852440

Taylor & Francis

China and East Asian RegionalismEconomic and Security Cooperation and Institution-Building\nAuthor(s): Suisheng Zhao\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138852440, 978-1138852440\nSynopsis\nTo convey the image of a responsible power willing to contribute to regional stability and cooperation, China has shifted from a single-minded preference for bilateralism to an active participation in East Asian regionalism in the recent decades. This development has inspired discussions over whether a rising China could play a leadership role in building an institutionalized architecture for regional cooperation in East Asia. Nevertheless, this has not happened as East Asian regional cooperation and relevant activities remain mostly ad hoc and informal, especially when compared to regions such as Europe.\n\nTo what extent has China contributed or constrained the development of regionalism in East Asia? What are Chinas desired r.