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Tangled Territories: China and Asia

Tangled Territories: China and Asia

Das, Abhirup

Hardcover

Chinese HistoryInternational Relations

ISBN10: 9395522364
ISBN13: 9789395522366
Publisher: How Academics
Published: Aug 1 2023
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

In the vast expanse of Asia, where history, culture, and geopolitics intertwine, few issues have sparked as much intrigue and tension as China's territorial disputes with various countries in the region. This book, Tangled Territories: China and Asia, embarks on a compelling journey to shed light on the complexities, historical roots, and geopolitical implications of these intricate disputes that have shaped the landscape of Asian geopolitics. Stretching from the Himalayas to the South China Sea, China's territorial aspirations have collided with the interests and sovereignty claims of its neighboring countries. From Japan's Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu Islands in China) to the Philippines' Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal in the Philippines and Huangyan Dao in China), the contested regions bear witness to a web of historical grievances and unresolved boundaries that continue to shape contemporary relationships. The preface of this book sets out to illuminate the historical context of these territorial disputes, tracing back to ancient times, when empires and kingdoms vied for control over strategic lands. Understanding the roots of these disputes becomes imperative in deciphering the current dynamics and the evolving nature of China's territorial assertiveness in Asia.

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