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The end of the "Golden Era"? The conundrum of Britain's China policy amidst Sino-American relations
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Abstract This analysis contributes to a fast-growing body of literature on Sino-Western relations and the tension between economic and security interests. It takes Britain's China policy as a case study considering the Integrated Review 2021. It argues that London's stance towards Beijing has shifted - offic... view more
This analysis contributes to a fast-growing body of literature on Sino-Western relations and the tension between economic and security interests. It takes Britain's China policy as a case study considering the Integrated Review 2021. It argues that London's stance towards Beijing has shifted - officially - from the so-called "golden era" to a complex phase of diplomatic-military tensions and scrutinised economic relations, principally because of US pressure. However, this shift de facto has not had a structural impact on the economic side of the relationship between London and Beijing. The article reaches this conclusion by framing its narrative through the lens of the economy-security conundrum at the heart of the Liberal International Order and through the lens of the New Cold War between the US and China. These two factors are crucial for understanding the change between Britain's China policy pre- and post-2016.... view less
Keywords
Great Britain; foreign policy; international relations; economic relations; China; international politics; United States of America; cold war
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Bestimmungsfaktoren der Außenpolitik; Rivalität von Staaten; Sicherheitsfaktoren der Außenpolitik
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 313-326
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 51 (2022) 2
ISSN
1868-4874
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed