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General International Relations in the Asia Pacific

Definition: National Interest

Emergence of China US Foreign Policy

ASEAN APEC

Power and its Types

Hard and Soft Power Military Economic Diplomatic Relationships with other States

One Dimensional Two Dimensional Three Dimensional

The Concept of Sovereignty

Can Absolute Sovereignty be Achieved? Effects of Globalization Distinction between “Nation” and “State” and “Nation State”

China

National Interests: Economic Development Territorial Integrity Taiwan Issue Tibetan Issue Uighur (Xin Jiang) Issue International Standing and Reputation Creation of a Harmonious Society

Policy Instruments used to Achieve National Interest Goals: Military Instruments Diplomatic Instruments Political Instruments Economic (and Investment) Instruments

Relationship with the US Economic Adversaries Allies in “War on terrorism” Taiwan Conflict

Taiwan Conflict History Current Standing

Beijing’s Position Taipei’s Position The US’Position

Beijing’s use of Instruments to retain Taiwan

Taiwanese Political Parties and Goals

China’ Current Standing and Success SEV Update Examples