Sujian Guo is a professor in the department of political science and director of the Center for U.S.-China Policy Studies at San Francisco State University. Jean-Marc F. Blanchard is associate director of the Center for U.S.-China Policy Studies and associate professor in the department of international relations at San Francisco State University.

"Harmonious World" and China’s New Foreign Policy offers a comprehensive and well-researched examination of the important elements of contemporary Chinese foreign policy, including policy toward the great powers, its increasing presence in Africa, and the implications of its growing demand for imported energy resources. It is a valuable resource for both students and for specialists in Chinese foreign policy.

• Chapter 1 Introduction: "Harmonious World" and China's New Foreign PolicyChapter 2 1. China's New Frontier DiplomacyChapter 3 2. China's Changing Image of and Engagement in World OrderChapter 4 3. China's Peaceful Rise and Multilateral Institutions: In Search of a Harmonious WorldChapter 5 4. China's Rise and Its Relations with Other Major Powers: Competitors or Partners?Chapter 6 5. To Build a "Harmonious World": China's Soft Power Wielding in the Global SouthChapter 7 6. "Harmonious World" and China's Foreign Economic Policy: Features, Implications, and ChallengesChapter 8 7. New Africa Policy: China's Quest for Oil and InfluenceChapter 9 8. China's Energy Security and Its Strategic ImplicationsChapter 10 9. "Harmonious World" and Public Opinion in China's Japan PolicyChapter 11 10. The Future of Sino-American Military Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities