China's foreign policy dilemma

Linda Jakobson | Lowy Institute for International Policy | 07 February 2013

The international community assumes that China is on the rise. Stunning economic growth and rapid military modernisation reflect the ascent of this huge and populous nation to world-power status.

Chinese, on the other hand, regardless of whether they are policymakers, businessmen or intellectuals, are deeply worried about the future of their country. They question China's ability to continue to rise...