Chinese Views of US Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration (original) (raw)

The chapter analyzes Chinese perceptions of US foreign policy during the Obama administration, particularly focusing on the 'rebalance to Asia' strategy. It discusses the context of China's understanding of its power transition narrative, which aligns with the prevailing belief in US decline and China's rise. The analysis highlights the misinterpretation of US 'smart power' as weakness by Beijing, leading to a 'perception gap' between China and the US. The text concludes by outlining the implications of US rebalance and Chinese responses in East Asia, depicting the interactions and tensions rooted in this geopolitical landscape.