The Rise Of China And The Chinese Overseas

With the rise of China and massive new migrations, China has adjusted its policy towards the Chinese overseas in Southeast Asia and beyond. This book discusses Beijing's policies, which have been influenced by external events involving the Chinese overseas and China's internal needs. It examines how a rising China views the Chinese overseas as a source of socio-political and economic capital and seeks to extend its protection to them when it does not conflict with its core national interests. The book also explores the impact on and responses from relevant countries, especially in Southeast Asia.