The Art of Neighbouring. Making Relations Across China's Borders

'Rising China' - the nation, the notion, and the buzzword - sparks dreams and triggers fears. Borders that were closed during the Cold War era have again become zones of contact and exchange. At the same time, security concerns remain high, territorial disputes still loom large. In this co...

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Other Authors: Zhang, Juan (Editor), Saxer, Martin (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam University Press 2017
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Summary:'Rising China' - the nation, the notion, and the buzzword - sparks dreams and triggers fears. Borders that were closed during the Cold War era have again become zones of contact and exchange. At the same time, security concerns remain high, territorial disputes still loom large. In this context, engaging in everyday neighbouring relations has become a necessity for those living in these zones of contact and exchange. The experiences and realities of relation-making across China's borders shape life in profound and lasting ways.
ISBN:OAPEN_621899
9789048532629
Access:Open Access