China Watching analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade. The international team of contributors explore the main subjects and trends in research being done on contemporary Chinese politics, economy, foreign affairs and security studies. They contrast the substance and conclusions of this research in Europe, Japan, and the United States, contributing to topics that are hotly debated among China watchers worldwide. The book provides a unique insight into the world of China studies as well as China itself, and will appeal to those with an interest in Chinese politics, economics, foreign policy and security studies.

An international team of contributors analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade, exploring in depth the main subjects and trends in research being done on contemporary Chinese politics, economy, foreign affairs and security studies.

1. Introduction Robert F. Ash, David Shambaugh & Seiichiro Takagi I. Studies of China's Economy 2. Studies ofChina's Economyin Europe Robert F. Ash3. Studies ofChina's Economy in Japan Hideo Ohashi 4. Studies of China's Economy in the United States Penelope Prime II. Studies of Chinese Politics 5.Studies of Chinese Politics in EuropeJean-Pierre Cabestan 6. Studies of Chinese Politics in Japan Tomoyuki Kojima 7. Studies of Chinese Politics in the United States Richard Baum III. Studies of China's Foreignand Security Policies8. Studies of China's Foreign and Security Policies in Europe Kay Moeller 9.Studies of China's Foreign and Security Policiesof China in Japan Seiichiro Takagi10. Studies of China's Foreign and Security Policiesin the United States David Shambaugh IV. Epilogue 11. International China Watching in the 21st Century Robert F. Ash, David Shambaugh and Seiichiro Takagi