Japan's China Policy

Linus Hagström is a Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Sweden.

'The micro-approaches behind "Japan's China Policy" demonstrate in admirable scholarly detail how officials in Tokyo have been able to get their own way with Beijing on occasion.' - Japantoday.com'This highly specialised study provides a substantial level of detail based on primary data sources. It will be of use to those researchers concerned with Japanese foreign policy-making, the empirical application of IR concepts or East Asian international relations.' - Joseph O'Mahoney, University of Kent, UK'This highly specialised study provides a substantial level of detail based on primary data sources. It will be of use to those researchers concerned with Japanese foreign policy-making, the empirical application of IR concepts or East Asian international relations.' - Japan Forum'In sum, this book is a timely addition to the existing scholarship on Japanese foreign policy. It is ideal for a recommended reading list, particularly for graduate seminars, and a worthwhile read for scholars in the field of Japanese foreign policy and East Asian international relations.' - Japanese Journal of Political Science'This book should be of interest to academics, students, and policymakers and deserves to be read widely.' - Asian Studies

• 1. Introduction: Enigmatic Power?  2. Conceptual and Analytical Framework: Relational Power  3. Empirical Focus: Japan's China Policy  4. Case 1: Negotiating Investment Protection  5. Case 2: Interaction over the Pinnacle Islands  6. Conclusions and Reflections: Intelligible Power  Reference List