摘要
Is a rising China good for the stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region?The dominant point of view in the Western world is a resounding no.However,that realist point of view,based on the very different experiences of Europe,is not appropriate in the Asia-Pacific context.Area studies are a useful tool to achieve a better understanding of the Asia-Pacific situation.This paper attempts to prove that a rising China will be good for the stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region through the lens of historical,economic and security analyses.First, history shows that once China is strong and stable,order of the Asia-Pacific region is preserved.Second,with China's economic cooperation with neighboring countries,especially after its entry into the World Trade Organization(WTO),China's economic integration with the Asia-Pacific region has been enhanced.Third,regional security has been assured by a peaceful and strong China.Finally,the paper comes to the conclusion that a stable and strong China is beneficial for the overall stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region.
Is a rising China good for the stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region？ The dominant point of view in the Western world is a resounding no. However, that realist point of view, based on the very different experiences of Europe, is not appropriate in the Asia-Pacific context. Area studies are a useful tool to achieve a better understanding of the Asia-Pacific situation. This paper attempts to prove that a rising China will be good for the stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region through the lens of historical, economic and security analyses. First, history shows that once China is strong and stable, order of the Asia-Pacific region is preserved. Second, with China＇s economic cooperation with neighboring countries, especially after its entry into the World Trade Organization （WTO）, China＇s economic integration with the Asia-Pacific region has been enhanced. Third, regional security has been assured by a peaceful and strong China. Finally, the paper comes to the conclusion that a stable and strong China is beneficial for the overall stability and integration of the Asia-Pacific region.
