The Silk Road Trap: How China's Trade Ambitions Challenge Europe by Jonathan Hol

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Silk Road Trap by Jonathan Holslag In the last ten years, unbalanced trade with China has cost Europe over 1.4 trillion euros. Chinas monumental infrastructural project, the New Silk Road, is set to make this situation even worse. Jonathan Holslag argues that Europe must reduce its reliance on China and work on building a stronger and more sustainable European economic model. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For almost two decades, China has claimed that its expanding economy benefits Europe, stimulating European growth, exports, and employment. But the reality is not so clear-cut. Whilst individual companies may have profited from Chinas economic rise,unbalanced trade with China has actually cost Europe over 1.4 trillion euros in the last ten years as well as undermining its political influence. Chinas monumental infrastructural project, the Belt And Road Initiative or New Silk Road as it has come to be known - is set to make this situation even worse.The Silk Road Trap is the first book to expose just how risky this uneven partnership is for Europe. In it, leading expert on Asian affairs Jonathan Holslag, argues that Europe must reduce its reliance on China and work on building a stronger and more sustainable European economic model. By revealing the political aspirations and economic strategy behind the new Silk Road, he lays out its implications for specific European industries, from steel over aircraft to robots. Holslag, though critical of China, does not, however, make the case for confrontational, Trumpian protectionism. Instead, he posits that the new Silk Road need not ensnare Europe; it offers the continent a unique opportunity to transition from a future "made in China" to one that is "made in Europe". Author Biography JONATHAN HOLSLAG teaches international politics at the Free University Brussels. He has published extensively on Chinas foreign policy strategy in Asia. Table of Contents Tables, Figures and Boxes 1. A call for economic realism 2. Europes failed engagement 3. Chinas ambition for the future 4. Chinas connectivity contest 5. The "Belt and Road" and "Made in China 2025" 6. European future made in Europe Notes and references Review A smart and provocative analysis that deserves wide attention.François Godement, European Council on Foreign Relations In this perceptive and pragmatic book, Jonathan Holslag awakens Europe to its romantic self-deception regarding Chinas expansionist intentions and offensives. Europe must get realistic about China and this book may just be that wake-up call.Karel de Gucht, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and former EU trade commissioner A strong and thought-provoking argument about the implications of Chinas rise for Europe.Alan Beattie, Financial TimesA powerful counterpoint to the increasingly complacent attitudes of European (and British) policymakers to a country that combines authoritarian politics with a state-directed economic system.MoneyWeekEnlightening FT AdviserThe Silk Road Trap is a brief but well-argued study of the EUs strategic concerns vis-à-vis the PRC.Europe-Asia Studies Review Text A smart and provocative analysis that deserves wide attention. Fran Review Quote A smart and provocative analysis that deserves wide attention. Fran Details ISBN1509534687 Pages 232 ISBN-10 1509534687 ISBN-13 9781509534685 Format Hardcover Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 382.094 Subtitle How Chinas Trade Ambitions Challenge Europe Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-01-04 Short Title The Silk Road Trap Language English UK Release Date 2019-01-04 AU Release Date 2019-01-04 NZ Release Date 2019-01-04 Author Jonathan Holslag Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9781509534692 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136271248;

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