China's Foreign Policy: Challenges and Players

As China's overseas interests and presence expand, so too will the range of foreign policy challenges Beijing faces. Addressing these challenges adeptly and successfully will require new ways of thinking about foreign policy priorities and new ways to implement them.

Earlier this month, China released its most recent defense white paper, an authoritative document that purports to reflect Beijing's official views. In this white paper, China claimed that it is actively seeking to integrate int...