An Analysis of Chinese Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia.

In recent years, under the influence of the "Harmonious World," China has worked vigorously to develop friendly relationships with its neighboring countries, adopting the "Good Neighbor Diplomacy" to build up a peaceful environment not only in accordance with the common interest of the Chinese and people in surrounding countries, but also to facilitate peace and development in Asia. Due to the strategic importance and rich natural resources of Southeast Asia, the region is important for Chinese national interest, prompting China to actively seek cooperation with countries in the region and make headways into developing China-ASEAN FTA. Moreover, under the condition that traditional security issues have been temporarily settled, both sides have moved to cooperate in the realm of non-traditional security and construct many bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. This paper will analyze Chinese foreign policy in Southeast Asia. First, this paper discusses the definition of the "Harmonious Worldview," and "Good Neighboring Diplomacy." This paper moves on to address the changes of Chinese foreign policy in Southeast Asia in order to gain a basic understanding of Chinese policy in the region. This paper will further elaborate on China's strategic goals and policy acts in Southeast Asia. Finally, this author wishes to clarify expectations of China's future policy options in the region. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]