China and the developing world : Beijing's strategy for the twenty-first century / Joshua Eisenman, Eric Heginbotham, and Derek Mitchell, editors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Expanding the "strategic periphery" : a history of China's interaction with the developing world / Derek Mitchell and Carola McGiffert -- 2. China's post-Cold War strategy in Africa : examining Beijing's methods and objectives / Joshua Eisenman -- 3. Repaving the silk road : China's Emergence in Central Asia / Matthew Oresman -- 4. Hegemony or partnership : China's strategy and diplomacy toward Latin America / Chung-chian Teng -- 5. China's interests and strategy in the Middle East and the Arab world / Mao Yufeng -- 6. China's relations with South Asia / Rollie Lal -- 7. Stabilizing the backyard : recent developments in China's policy toward Southeast Asia / Michael A. Glosny -- 8. Evaluating China's strategy toward the developing world / Eric Heginbotham -- App. I. Trade statistics for China plus Hong Kong -- App. II. China's oil consumption from the developing world, 2003-2005.