Asia in the twenty-first century : economic, socio-political, diplomatic issues / editors, Paula K. Chow, Gregory C. Chow.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chow, Paula K.

Chow, Gregory C., 1929-

Series:

Economic Ideas Leading to the 21st Century

Economic ideas leading to the 21st century ; v. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

East Asia.

Southeast Asia.

East Asia--Relations--United States.

United States--Relations--East Asia.

United States.

Southeast Asia--Relations--United States.

United States--Relations--Asia, Southeastern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Other Title:

Asia in the 21st century

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; River Edge, N.J. : World Scientific, c1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over 250 Princeton alumni and friends from 17 countries and from classes spanning a 66-year period attended the Conference. The presentations were of high quality, as can be seen from the proceedings. The speakers and other participants came from different national and cultural backgrounds and represented different points of view. For example, in discussing US-Asia relations James Baker represented an American viewpoint, while in the same session Yoshio Hatano represented a Japanese point of view, as did Toyoo Gyohten in a different session on economic issues.This valuable volume is a collecti

Contents:

Preface; Contents; Foreword; The Contributors; PART I ECONOMIC ISSUES; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Japan's Growing Partnership Role in Asia; Chapter 3 Changing Tides in Global Economic Development; Chapter 4 Economic Change in Asia; Chapter 5 Economic Transformation of Penang, Malaysia; Historical Background; Partners in Progress; Reasons for Success; Electronics Boom; Incentives for Investments; * Pioneer Status; * Investment Tax Allowance; * Reinvestment Allowance; Infrastructure and Utilities; * Port Facilities; * Air Links; * Highways and Railway; * Electricity; * Water

* TelecommunicationsIndustrial Parks; Institutional Framework; Initiative and Ingenuity of the People; Technical Training; International and Regional Cooperation; Future Directions; Moving Forward; Chapter 6 China's Economic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities for Europe; 1. Nature of China's Economic Growth; 2. Competition from China; 3. Opportunities for Europeans; (1) Finding the right contacts; (2) Be patient in negotiations; (3) Accept the semi-legal framework; (4) Technology transfer to China; (5) Cooperation with Chinese state enterprises; Acknowledgments; References

PART II SOCIO-POLITICAL ISSUESChapter 7 Human Rights in China and the Future of Hong Kong; Chapter 8 Singapore's Economic and Social Development; Real GDP Growth and Inflation; Balance of Payment; Savings and Investments; Public Debt; Social Indicators; Education; Gross Monthly Income; Housing; Challenges Posed by Low Population Growth and Change in Leaders; Political Developments; World Competitive Report; Conclusion; APPENDIX A; Chapter 9 Social and Political Changes in Shanghai; From Renting Houses to Buying One's Own House

Eating Through a Common Rice Bowl or Participating in a Competitive Job MarketPreparing for the Rainy Days Through the Insurance System; Unequal Rates of Income Growth Allowing a Portion of the Population to Get Rich First (While at the Same Time) Not Widening Too Much the Gaps between the Rich and the Poor and the East and the West of the Country; Political Changes; Chapter 10 The Recent Socio-Political Change in South Korea; Korean Domestic Progress; The State-Society Relations; The External Relations; PART III U.S.-ASIA RELATIONS; Chapter 11 Challenges to U.S.-East Asian Relations; Russia

ChinaJapan; America; Chapter 12 Asia-U.S. Relations: Politics, Economics and Culture; Introduction; Defining Asia; What Affected Asia-U.S. Relations in the Past?; What Will Affect U.S.-Asia Relations in the Future?; What Should Asia and U.S. do in the Future?; What Should Asia and U.S. do to Promote Cultural Understanding?; References; Chapter 13 Vietnam in the Context of U.S.-East Asian Policy; The Transformation: ""Doi Moi""; Vision of 2000 by the SRV -The 1996-2000 Five-Year Plan; Fundamental Question is Real Definition of ""Market Socialism""; United States-Vietnam; U.S. Policy

Growing Economic, Commercial, and Other Ties

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789812819680

9812819681