英文摘要 |
East Asia is facing many security challenges from complicated regional issues. When East Asian countries cooperate to handle these issues, China's role is becoming more and more important. This study intends to explore what role China is playing in the security issues related to geopolitics, regional integration and North Korean nuclear programs. At present the United States and its regional allies are casting doubts over China's role in terms of geopolitics and regional integration. The sense of distrust results from ''structural'' problems–power structure competitions and political system divergence. Due to different political values, geopolitical considerations and economic interests, the United States and its regional allies take cautious attitudes toward the rise of China. Should China want to reduce the suspicions from the United States and Asian countries, China may need to adopt cooperative approach to manage its territorial disputes with neighboring states peacefully and to play a positive role in the process of handling North Korean nuclear issues. More importantly, China needs to move to a transparent political system and a market-based economic regime - a step that would help China to promote its position role in the region. |