The analysis of Sino-Japanese relations has hitherto been framed largely in bilateral terms. At the present time, however, the rationale for this approach appears to be fading. During the past decade both countries have become enmeshed in extensive international networks involving not only...

The Asia-Pacific region, and particularly its East Asian core, has achieved an impressive record of growth, export expansion and regional economic integration that now spans more than three decades and a wide varity of world economic integration. With the aim of throwing light on ways in which...