Understanding Japan-China Relations: Theories and Issues

This timely book examines new developments in Japan–China relations and new research conducted in Japan, China and elsewhere since 2006. The book covers major issues such as the September 2010 Chinese fishing boat collision incident, cross-Strait relations, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, and China's suspension of rare earth exports to Japan. It explores a variety of theoretical understandings of the Sino–Japanese relationship, namely relationship management, domestic politics, national identities and coevolution.

Readership: Academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in Japan–China relations, Chinese foreign policy, Japanese foreign policy, East Asia international relations.