Between Interest and Responsibility: Assessing China's Foreign Policy and Burgeoning Global Role

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The Ever-growing China’s Maritime Rise and South China Sea Dispute: A Literature Review

“…When discussing China's nature and purpose as a rising power: the global and regional order, as well as the role of the great power, are regularly brought up. Beverly Loke (2009) combining English school and constructivism perspective about global role, stated that China foreign policy is based on national interest and international responsibility. The interaction between national interest and international responsibility is instrumental, with China's responsible behaviour being more heavily influenced by national interest calculations.…”

“…The interaction between national interest and international responsibility is instrumental, with China's responsible behaviour being more heavily influenced by national interest calculations. China's exposure to global norms is a result of the country's increasing involvement with international society, which has prompted the country to take on additional normative obligations-corresponding with its status as a great power (Loke 2009).…”