China and International Norms: Evidence from the Belt and Road Initiative

This book examines the relationship between China and international norms through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), highlighting implementation gaps between rhetoric and deeds. It offers a holistic framework for studying a State's position toward different international standards, particularly relevant in light of China's growing international influence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between China and international norms, shedding light on the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on China's stance towards global standards. Through a series of seven compelling case studies, the book explores China's approach to international norms governing diverse international issues. What emerges is a nuanced understanding of China's normative function within the BRI networks, highlighting both the limitations and variations between domestic norms and international ones. This discrepancy leads to implementation gaps, where rhetoric fails to match the actions taken by China.

In contrast to the existing literature on this topic, which lacks a cohesive theoretical framework and employs diverse methodologies, this book offers a comprehensive approach. It constructs a holistic theoretical and methodological framework that can be applied to study a country's position towards various international standards. This study holds particular relevance in the context of China's growing international influence and its proactive and assertive foreign policy.

Officials and practitioners engaged in foreign policy and international cooperation, as well as students and scholars of global development and international relations, will find this book invaluable. It provides a deep understanding of the complex dynamics shaping China's engagement with international norms, offering valuable insights into the future of global governance and cooperation.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032289700