ContentsAcknowledgements viiList of Contributors ix1. Introduction: Chinas Strategic Engagement 1Gaurav MisraPart I: Regional Dynamics2. China-Japan Relations in the Abe Shinzo Era 11Titli Basu3. Russia-China Dynamics in East Asia 31Manabhanjan Meher4. Turning the Spotlight Back on theUS-China-Taiwan Triangle 46Prashant Kumar SinghPart II: Security Contours5. Dreaming of a Strong Army: The Chinese Militaryin East Asia 91M. S. Prathibha6. Chinas Mari
