英文摘要 |
While China continues to be eyed by many observers as the engine of economic growth in the near future, the double edged sword of China's harmonious and threat identities continues to prompt states to respond accordingly as well. Despite economic progress, in the realm of foreign policy and regional security, Japan remains cautious over China's rise. Since Shinzo Abe's re-election as prime minister in 2012, Tokyo has undertaken a series of moves in Asia that hint at the new government's determination to ''ring in,'' if not ''contain'' Beijing. Besides the shock of Abe's Three Arrows, Japan has strengthened relations with the U.S., Burma and India in an effort to fence in China. Japan's invigorated efforts include agreement to enter negotiations for the Transpacific Strategic Economic Partnership and the warming of Japan-Burma and Japan-India relations. This paper seeks to analyze Tokyo's new strategy and its implications for Sino-Japanese relations. |