China’ Foreign Policy and Practice: •Presents a unique account of Chinese statecraft and foreign policy from the vantage point of an insider who has spent years participating in the decisionmaking process at the national level; •Paints a larger picture of China’s interaction with the world, connecting wars, negotiations, treaties, and boundary settlements with its neighbours; •Focuses on policy evolution in specific areas, such as trade, regional diplomacy, dispute settlement, crisis management, and engagement with major powers; •Draws on Chinese records and publications that may not be readily accessible, as well as the latest memoirs and declassified documents; •Is a nuanced, comprehensive and accessible guide for students of international politics as well as general readers interested in China. A unique history of China in world affairs, this book will be essential reading for students of politics and international relations, history, foreign policy, diplomacy, China studies, and Asian studies.