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Constructing the dragon's scales: China's approach to territorial sovereignty and border relations in the 1980s and 1990s
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The authors examines the Chinese approach to territorial sovereignty and border relations during the 1980s and 1990s and argues that the Chinese position during this period was characterized by a set of striking continuities and subtle changes.Abstract:
This article examines the Chinese approach to territorial sovereignty and border relations during the 1980s and 1990s. It argues that the Chinese position during this period was characterized by a set of striking continuities and subtle changes. More specifically, foreign policy elites in Beijing have consistently worked to stabilize China's boundaries, but have also de-emphasized the use of confrontational claims and increasingly used international legal agreements to accomplish this goal. In brief, these diplomatic and representational practices have cemented the status quo along China's territorial boundaries.read more
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