TY - GEN N2 - This book addresses one of the most pressing geopolitical inquiries of our era: how will China's ambition manifest on the global stage? To address this question, the book considers Chinas long tradition of statecraft. By doing this, it provides a unique and novel insight into the why behind Chinas actions and sparks a crucial dialogue on how to best navigate Chinas global rise. Through a keen analytical lens, the book illuminates both the constraints and the flexibility inherent in Chinese policy-making. It underscores the geographic and historical factors that constrain China's actions, forcing its leaders into trade-offs. It also highlights the system's inherent flexibility, expanding the range of strategic options available when dealing with China. The most unique contribution consists in framing the pre-occupations of contemporary China in the context of both long-standing Chinese trends and unprecedented global changes. This book offers a nuanced and realistic guide for senior policy makers, business leaders, academic researchers, and global citizens who seek to decipher the enigma of China's ascent and channel its trajectory towards a more positive and responsible direction. DO - 10.1007/978-981-99-6453-6 DO - doi AB - This book addresses one of the most pressing geopolitical inquiries of our era: how will China's ambition manifest on the global stage? To address this question, the book considers Chinas long tradition of statecraft. By doing this, it provides a unique and novel insight into the why behind Chinas actions and sparks a crucial dialogue on how to best navigate Chinas global rise. Through a keen analytical lens, the book illuminates both the constraints and the flexibility inherent in Chinese policy-making. It underscores the geographic and historical factors that constrain China's actions, forcing its leaders into trade-offs. It also highlights the system's inherent flexibility, expanding the range of strategic options available when dealing with China. The most unique contribution consists in framing the pre-occupations of contemporary China in the context of both long-standing Chinese trends and unprecedented global changes. This book offers a nuanced and realistic guide for senior policy makers, business leaders, academic researchers, and global citizens who seek to decipher the enigma of China's ascent and channel its trajectory towards a more positive and responsible direction. T1 - Chinese statecraft in a changing world :demystifying enduring traditions and dynamic constraints / AU - Dong, Jean, CN - DS779.46 ID - 1484147 KW - Sciences de la politique KW - Policy sciences SN - 9819964539 SN - 9789819964536 TI - Chinese statecraft in a changing world :demystifying enduring traditions and dynamic constraints / LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-99-6453-6 UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-99-6453-6 ER -