This course examines the determinants of China’s foreign policy and her foreign relations since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The course will focus on China’s new social conditions, directions, and foreign policies in the rapidly changing global environment. It will also discuss the new opportunities and challenges that China is facing as a rising power on the world stage. The course is designed to examine relevant issues from both Chinese and other perspectives in order to stimulate discussion among students of different disciplines and backgrounds.

CILO-1: Identify main factors and issues in Chinese foreign policy, its priorities and approaches, and the broader historical and global contexts of China’s role in the world. CILO-2: Acquire basic skills in foreign policy analysis as evidenced in essay assignment writing and class discussion CILO-3: Make informed comments on contemporary issues in Chinese foreign policy as evidenced and measured in class or online discussion CILO-4: Identify the strength and weakness of specific foreign policy measures and be able to make sound and well-considered policy recommendations.