03144nam 22006135 450 991086525210332120240608125423.09789819728831(electronic bk.)978981972882410.1007/978-981-97-2883-1(MiAaPQ)EBC31460565(Au-PeEL)EBL31460565(CKB)32258749900041(DE-He213)978-981-97-2883-1(EXLCZ)993225874990004120240608d2024 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierChina’s Two Identities Territorial Empire and Postmodern Global Power /by Theodor Tudoroiu1st ed. 2024.Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Springer,2024.1 online resource (276 pages)Print version: Tudoroiu, Theodor China's Two Identities Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,c2024 9789819728824 -- Chapter 1 Introduction. -- Chapter 2 Constructivist Theoretical Framework. -- Chapter 3 China as Territorial Empire.This book presents an original explanation of the stark contrast between two very different Chinese foreign policy patterns. On the one hand, there is Beijing’s hard power actorness related, among others, to territorial disputes and ‘wolf warrior’ intimidating maneuvers. On the other hand, there are China’s peaceful and cooperative actions, well-illustrated by the Belt and Road Initiative. This book shows that this situation is best understood as a consequence of the coexistence of two different Chinese identities respectively associated with the concepts of nineteenth-century-style territorial empire, and twenty-first-century-style postmodern global power. The book contends that in China’s case, they form a virtuous circle—characterized by a specific division of labor—as both identities are instrumental to the construction of a new, Chinese-led international order. The book provides a detailed analysis of the genesis, development, features, and interplay of these identities. It is relevant to scholars in China studies, political history, contemporary politics, and foreign policy.World politicsAsiaPolitics and governmentChinaHistoryInternational relationsPolitical HistoryAsian PoliticsHistory of ChinaInternational RelationsForeign PolicyWorld politics.AsiaPolitics and government.ChinaHistory.International relations.Political History.Asian Politics.History of China.International Relations.Foreign Policy.320.09Tudoroiu Theodor941807MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQ9910865252103321China's Two Identities4168673UNINA