Japan and the Rise of China

Power Dynamics and Business Relations

Ferguson Evans

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Routledge
27 June 2025

Anthropology; International relations; International economics; International business; Organisational theory & behaviour

Series: Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy

This book provides a comprehensive study of Japan’s evolving relationship with China since 1949, tracing the shifting dynamics from a distant relationship during the early communist era to a more cooperative phase in the late 20th century, and finally to the growing tensions of the 21st century.

The book analyzes how Japan has responded to China’s rise from a third-world country to a global superpower, with particular attention to key themes such as economic relations, geopolitical tensions, and strategic military developments. Drawing from Japanese- and Chinese-language sources, it offers an in-depth perspective on the mutual perceptions and responses shaping these two major East Asian powers. The book features a unique combination of historical analysis and contemporary thematic chapters that explore Japan’s strategic options as a middle power facing China’s growing influence. It provides readers with rare insights from non-Western sources, broadening the scope of understanding beyond typical English-language analysis. The book’s structure allows for a detailed exploration of both countries’ trajectories, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complex power shifts in East Asia.

It is ideal for scholars, researchers, and advanced students of international relations, East Asian studies, international business, and global geopolitics. It also appeals to those interested in the broader implications of China's rise and Japan’s role in the shifting global order.

By: Ferguson Evans
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781041007692
ISBN 10: 1041007698
Series: Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 27 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction: From China to the West and Back Again Part I: The Japanese Era 1 Japan Pioneers (1945-2010) 2 Japan Regroups on the Road to China 3 China Stands Up Ideologically 4 China Stands Up Economically 5 China Stands Up Globally 6 Japan Rethinks 7 Japan Remodels 8 The New ‘New China’ Rises 9 A Chinese Model Part II: The Chinese Resurgence 10 Japan: From Investing to Strategizing 11 China’s Goal 12 China Meets Japan in the East Asian Region 13 East Asian Regionalization Formulated and Contested 14 Global Reach to Africa 15 The Belt and Road Initiative 16 China’s Military 17 Japan’s Self-Defense 18 Resources: Rare Earths from China 19 Automobiles: China’s Challenge 20 Mars: Goals and Scope of the Space Industry. Conclusion: Japan Takes on China

Ferguson Evans is an independent scholar with 35 years’ experience of living and working in the Far East. His publications include The Rise of the Japanese Specialist Manufacturer: Leading Medium-Sized Enterprises.