China's Rise in Mainland ASEAN

In today's rapid rise and expansion of China's influence all around the world and in ASEAN during the past two decades, there has been an increasing awareness of various countries and regions adjusting themselves to the new trends, both in terms of opportunities and risks alike. This has become necessary due to the rapid changes in many aspects — political landscapes, economic issues, as well as social and cultural considerations. This book, China's Rise in Mainland ASEAN: Regional Evidence and Local Responses, provides timely insights on some of the latest issues pertaining to ASEAN and China, rapidly shifting interactions and upcoming geostrategic challenges.ASEAN can be said to be undergoing a new era, with China becoming more intertwined and involved with the ASEAN region than ever before. The complexity of the regional dynamics means that this phenomenon cannot be captured with a single narrative or discipline of study. In addressing the matters at hand, this book sets out to examine and provide deeper understandings on the regional implications, and local responses from ASEAN countries, and from the perspective of the region as a whole. The underlying rationale is that adequate understanding on the matters involved in this new ASEAN–China era will help to encourage better and mutually beneficial relationships between both sides.The analysis of this book will be categorized into four main themes — (1) 'The Big Picture', concerning China's policies, strategies, and diplomatic stances, (2) 'Implications and Responses', dealing with how ASEAN members react and respond to China's actions and regional influence, (3) 'Perspectives on Trade, Investment and External Debt', which handles the economic facets of the ASEAN–China interactions, and (4) 'Connectivity in Focus', addressing various emerging and existing dimensions of connectivity expansion between ASEAN and China, both physical and virtual.Contents: Introduction (Suthiphand Chirathivat, Buddhagarn Rutchatorn, Wasutadon Nakawiroj) Xi Jinping's Thought and Mainland ASEAN (Vira Somboon) The Effects of Lancang–Mekong Cooperation on the Mainland ASEAN Countries: Opportunities or Challenges? (Yang Baoyun and Patcharinruja Juntaronanont) China's Rising Influence in Mainland ASEAN: Implications for and Responses from Myanmar (Aung Kyaw) Contemporary Economic Influences of China and India in Mainland ASEAN: Comparative Perspectives (Anupama Devendrakumar) China's Rising Influence in Thailand: Transborder Human Mobility and Its Impacts (Supang Chantavanich) Increasing Reliance of Vietnam on the Chinese Economy: Causes and Impacts (Tuan Pham) Vietnam–China Economic Cooperation: Aid or Burden? (Nguyen Van Chinh and Dinh Thi Thanh Huyen) Determinants of FDI and Policies for Attracting Chinese FDI into Laos (Somdeth Bodhisane and Thantavanh Manolom) Influence of Chinese Investment in the Mining Sector in Laos: Land Concession and Concession Fees (Alay Phonvisay and Thantavanh Manolom) China's Rising Influence and its Implications on Myanmar–Thailand Trade (Mu Mu Theint) Experiencing the Dian-Việt Railway Corridor as Panoramization: A View from the Past (Stan BH Tan-Tangbau) Thailand–Laos–Vietnam–Southern China: Land Logistic and Transportation (Nisachol Thaithong and Nisarat Thaithong) The E-commerce Landscape in ASEAN and China: A Virtual Bridge between The World's Largest Market and ASEAN's Emerging Markets (Wasutadon Nakawiroj and Pak Veerastien) Readership: Students and researchers interested in China Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, ASEAN studies, and International Relations; and policymakers and practitioners in the field of China Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, ASEAN Studies and International Relations.Asian Studies;China Studies;Southeast Asian Studies;ASEAN Studies;ASEAN;Mainland ASEAN;Lancang-Mekong;China;India;Thailand;Vietnam;FDI;Laos;Dian-Việt Railway Corridor;Myanmar;Transborder Human Mobility;Economic Cooperation;Mining Sector;Trade;Land Logistics;Land...