The Dragon Roars Back: Transformational Leaders and Dynamics of Chinese Foreign Policy

China's history with its neighbors and Western countries is unique, driven by its size and leader Xi Jinping's mission to restore China's natural position as a great power. This book argues that transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom have charted unique courses of Chinese foreign policy in the quest for security, prosperity, and power. Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping have made political use of ideational forces, tailored bureaucratic institutions, exploited the international power distribution, and responded strategically to international norms and rules to advance their foreign policy agendas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2022
Publisher: Stanford University Press

China's place in modern world history is truly unique. Unlike any other rising power, China has navigated a turbulent journey in its relations with its neighbors and Western countries. Its sheer size and influence dominate the region, leaving a lasting impact on global affairs. At the forefront of this narrative is President Xi Jinping, whose political authority is unmatched and whose unwavering sense of mission drives China's foreign policy. Xi's vision for restoring China's natural position as a great power shapes the nation's approach to international relations.

In the past, China was often subordinated to others, but times have changed. Today, China is a strong and assertive nation, eager to assert its influence on matters that it deems critical to its core national interests. This newfound assertiveness has led to a reemergence of China on the global stage.

To understand the primary forces that have driven China's reemergence to global power, this book delves into a historically in-depth, conceptually comprehensive, and up-to-date analysis of Chinese foreign policy since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It argues that transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom have been the game changers in this transition.

Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping are three transformational leaders who have charted unique courses of Chinese foreign policy in the pursuit of security, prosperity, and power. Each of these leaders has brought their own unique perspective and approach to foreign relations, shaping the course of China's international relations for decades.

With ultimate decision-making authority.

In conclusion, China's unique history, sheer size, and assertive leadership have propelled it to become a global power. President Xi Jinping's vision for restoring China's natural position as a great power drives the nation's foreign policy, shaping its relations with its neighbors and Western countries. The book explores the primary forces that have driven China's reemergence to global power, highlighting the role of transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom. As China continues to evolve and assert its influence on the world stage, its foreign policy will undoubtedly continue to be a topic of keen interest and analysis.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781503634145