China-ASEAN Cooperation Research from the Perspective of Regionalism

Author: Wei Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book focuses on examining the role and position of China-ASEAN cooperation in the development of regionalism at various levels in ASEAN. The author argues that post-Cold War ASEAN regionalism has shown a "concentric multi-level" development trend, gradually expanding from the core of Southeast Asia into three concentric levels: Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific. China-ASEAN cooperation holds a significant position in all levels of regionalism: it is not only a key component but also an important lever driving the development of regionalism at all levels. Particularly in East Asia, China-ASEAN cooperation, similar to the Franco-German cooperation in Europe, will be the core force promoting East Asian integration. Based on empirical research, the author offers new insights into theoretical issues such as "power and regionalism," "interests and regionalism," "conflict and regionalism," and "diversity and regionalism."