1st Edition

Microregionalism and Governance in East Asia

By Dr. Katsuhiro Sasuga Copyright 2004

    This book provides an analysis of the processes of micro-regionalization in East Asia within the broader context of globalization and regionalization. The author examines the specifics of corporation production and investment networks that link parts of Japan, Taiwan and China with a detailed case-study focusing on the electronics industry. Making a significant contribution to the research on regionalism and multi-level governance in East Asia, this book will appeal to those interested in international political economy and Asian studies.

    1. Introducton2. Theoretical perspectives on regions, regionalization and microregionalism3. Guangdong and Chinese multilevel governance4. China, Guangdong and microregional intergration5. Japanese foreign direct investment and East Asian microregionalism6. Cross-border production networks across the Taiwan Strait7. The structure and operation of cross-border networks of governance8. Conclusion and implications

    Biography

    Dr. Katsuhiro Sasuga