Identity clash through interregional economic relations: the case of China-European Union investment negotiations
Alternative titles :
[fr] Confrontation identitaire dans les relations économiques interrégionale: Le cas des investissements sino-européens
Publication date :
2021
Event name :
12th International Congress of Asian Schoolars (ICAS 12)
Event organizer :
IIAS
Event place :
Kyoto, Japan
Event date :
24-28 / 08/2021
Audience :
International
References of the abstract :
This paper seeks to comprehend EU foreign policy toward China based on the analysis its normative power application vis-à-vis China. It aims to reach an explanation beyond the current understanding of the systemic rivalry as an answer to China rise driven by international system or member states politico-economic concerns. This research offers new insights on foreign policy outcome by considering it through the lens of socialization. Relying on discourse analysis of EU policy paper and EU-China summits and desk research, it offers useful insights to understand EU’s multifaceted approach toward China. Furthermore, considering systemic rivalry genesis rely in EU-China strategic partnership enlighten key elements of EC foreign policy construction study.
