How does #China view President Lee Jae-myung? Beijing sees President Lee as opportunity to re-engage #SouthKorea on trade & security, and reduce US influence over Seoul. China supports Lee's ambition to improve relations with #DPRK to maintain stability in the region and mitigate #Russia's influence

Available as hardback and eBook 11feb25: China's Coercion of States in the Asia-Pacific region. The book provides in-depth analysis, based on balance of power theory and wedge strategies, to explain why and how China employs coercive measures against regional states www.routledge.com/Chinas-Coerc...

In two weeks, my new book will be published. It explains why China employs coercive measures against regional states despite the political backlash that such coercion brings with it. Can be purchased under below link; will ship after February 11: www.routledge.com/Chinas-Coerc...