At a time when Asia is rapidly growing in global influence, this much-needed and insightful book bridges two major current policy topics in order to offer a unique study of the latest smart city archetypes emerging throughout Asia. Highlighting the smart city aspirations of Asian countries and their role in Asian governments’ new development strategies, this book draws out timely narratives and insights from a uniquely Asian context and policymaking space.
Smart Cities in Asia
Governing Development in the Era of Hyper-Connectivity
Edited by Yu-Min Joo and Teck-Boon Tan
Edited by Maria A. Carrai, Jean-Christophe Defraigne and Jan Wouters
This timely book examines the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), assessing its effect on the international economic order and global governance more broadly. Through a variety of qualitative case studies, the book investigates the implementation of the BRI and evaluates its development outcomes both for China and the countries it interacts with under the initiative, along with its international implications.
Monograph Chapter
In Creating China’s Climate Change Policy
Olivia Gippner
- Published:
- 4 February 2020
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2020
Creating China’s Climate Change Policy
Internal Competition and External Diplomacy
Olivia Gippner
Drawing on first hand interview data with experts and government officials, Olivia Gippner develops a new analytical framework to explore the vested interests and policy debates surrounding Chinese climate policy-making.
Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy
Civil society enjoys a privileged role in Europe’s China policies. Europe has aimed at promoting China’s economic opening with civil society at the centre, stressing the advancement of both political and economic rights. Europe has developed solid instruments to ensure an inclusive approach towards civil society. This has guaranteed its power of example. Beijing has been ambiguous in its approach to civil society. It has shown relatively more openness to cooperation on economic, and much less on political rights. This has constrained Europe’s influence. Europe’s weakened power of example as a result of it dealing with its crises has further challenged its ambitions, most notably as a result of the migration crisis, questioning Europe’s claims of inclusiveness and partnership with civil society. Criticism about its ability to find solutions in partnership with civil society has increased. As a result, Europe’s normative power effectiveness has been limited.
Monograph Chapter
In Europe, China, and the Limits of Normative Power
Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy
- Published:
- 29 March 2019
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2019
Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy
Europe, China, and the Limits of Normative Power is a groundbreaking book, offering insights into European influence regarding China’s development, during a period when Europe confronts its most serious political, social, and economic crises of the post-war period. Considering Europe’s identity and its future international relevance, this book examines the extent to which Europe’s multi-layered governance structure, the normative divergence overshadowing EU–China relations and Europe’s crises continue to shape – and often limit – Europe’s capacity to inspire China’s development.
Edited by Huiyao Wang and Lu Miao
An excellent guide for understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities facing China through globalization, this Handbook answers the pertinent questions regarding the globalization process and China’s influence on the world.
Handbook Chapter
In Handbook on China and Globalization
Edited by Huiyao Wang and Lu Miao
- Published:
- 22 February 2019
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2019
Chen Gang
Monograph Chapter
In Politics of Renewable Energy in China
Chen Gang
- Published:
- 25 January 2019
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2019
Chen Gang
Monograph Chapter
In Politics of Renewable Energy in China
Chen Gang
- Published:
- 25 January 2019
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2019