China Foreign Policy 2104-M-D2PZCH-SRG

1. Introductory classes

Discussion of the syllabus and rules of passing the classes. General knowledge check
students about China.

The historical factor in China's foreign policy and the birth of the CCP

The importance of sinocentrism and Confucianism. Concepts of pax cyanosis, three
concentric circles, Middle Doctrine. A period of disgrace and humiliation. Origin of the PRC and the Republic of China.

3. and 4. Foreign policy of the PRC in the 20th century

The time periods of policy changes (1949-1957, 1958-1978, 1979-1991, 1992-2001). The "new" and "old" consciousness of the Chinese. The power of the CCP and the invariability of China's strategic objectives. Bunch of Four. Course of reform and opening to the world; events in Tian'anmen Square; Birth of a multipolar approach and anti-American strategy.

5 The assumptions of PRC policy in the XXI century. Harmony and superpower

From Jiang Zemin to Xi Jinpinga - change and continuation. Lady power. Chinese "White Book" of 2011, concepts of harmony and peaceful growth, Chinese dream. New regional policy. The role of emigration. Soft power and its compatibility with the needs of the PRC.

6th Directions of the foreign policy of the PRC

Multilateral diplomacy and the aspirations of the Chinese superpower. "Hidden" rivalry with the United States. Defense policy of the PRC. Unresolved territorial disputes. Active in international organizations, UN, SOW, ASEAN, BRICS, SAW, six-party talks.

7th The decision-making process of the PRC in foreign policy

Authorities in the PRC. The highest management of the CCP. Steering groups. The role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Decision-making process.

8 China-America relations.

The perception of the United States by the PRC. "Incidents" in relations
bilateral - between harmony and rivalry. The issue of Taiwan and Korea
Northern. Economic relations. Strategic-military rivalry.

9. China and Japan - two great neighbors

New approaches to relations with Tokyo. The importance of bilateral exchanges
commercial. Historical factor and anti-Japanese sentiment in China. Strategic rivalry and feeling of "Chinese threat" in Japan.

10th Relations between the PRC and the European Union

The importance of the relationship for both partners. Europe in PRC policy. Main European economic partners. Obstacles in the development of bilateral relations - human rights, trade and global issues.

11 PRC, India and Russia - competition and cooperation

Evolution of Sino-Indian and Sino-Russian relations. The issue of Tibet, Xinjiang, the course of PRC borders. Consequences of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The importance of Pakistan and Afghanistan. New dynamics of trade exchange. OWL. Energy issues. The importance of the Indian Ocean and Central Asia.

12 PRC policy towards developing countries

Between partnership and colonialism. PRC policy objectives. Chinese partners in the Middle East, Africa, South America and South Asia.
The consequences of the PRC's policy towards the countries of the South.

Jean-Pierre Cabestan, Polityka Zagraniczna Chin, Dialog 2013
Emilian Kavalski, Chinese Foreign Policy, Ashgate 2012
Jonathan Fenby, Chiny. Upadek I narodziny wielkiej potęgi, Znak 2009
J. Nakonieczna, J. Zajączkowski, Azja Wschodnia, Azja Południowa, 2011