Dual-Track Neighbourhood Policy: Solidifying China’s Leadership in Asia
Dual-Track Neighbourhood Policy: Solidifying China’s Leadership in Asia

Author(s): Justyna Szczudlik-Tatar
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: People’s Republic of China; President Xi Jinping; neighbourhood policy; regional stability; peace-keeping in disputed areas; EU-China cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: Under Xi Jinping, China is greatly engaged in its neighbourhood. Beijing pursues two policies simultaneously in Asia. On the one hand, it offers economic assistance and assurances of its peaceful intentions, while on the other, coercing neighbours, including increasing its economic and military presence in disputed areas, which as a result raises distrust of it in the region. China’s activities may be a signal of its readiness to assume leadership in Asia. The EU should exert pressure on the PRC to transform the EU–China strategic dialogue into an effective cooperation mechanism that also includes security issues.

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