Asia-Pacific Regional Development Report (2005 with CD-ROM)

Author: Zhang Yuling, Sun Shihai
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Asia-Pacific region is vast in geography, with numerous countries and a wide range of issues, as well as rapid development and changes. Each year, only some of these issues can be selected for research. This is a distinctive feature of this series. First, this book reviews major political, economic, diplomatic, and security events in the Asia-Pacific region in 2005 and provides an outlook on the development trends in the region for 2006. Additionally, the book conducts in-depth studies on some important issues in the Asia-Pacific, such as the impact of rising oil prices on East Asian economies, the economic adjustments in North Korea, the political and social foundations of extremist Muslim groups in Southeast Asia, the visits of Lin Chuan and to mainland China and their implications, and more, offering readers a comprehensive analysis of the Asia-Pacific situation. It is suitable for decision-makers in government departments at all levels, researchers in research institutions, leaders of enterprises and public institutions, media journalists, staff of foreign business chambers and consulates in China, as well as individuals from various sectors who are interested in world politics, economics, and international relations.