Japan’s
Role in Asia: Lim Hua Sing, Eastern Universities Press, Fourth Edition, Singapore, 2003.
The fourth expanded edition also discusses the Asian Financial crisis and recovery in the light of the region’s revitalisation. Japan’s approach towards ethnic Chinese economies in Asia, China’s rapid development and Asia’s economic integration through establishing FTAs. |
The
book examines the dynamics of relationship between Japan and Asia,
in particular: Malaysia, Singapore, ASEAN, NIEs, China, Asian and
ethnic Chinese economies and Asia’s economic performance and
revitalisation. The influence and development of Japan in the economic
development of these countries is examined, especially with regard
to Investment, Trade Frictions, Official Development Assistance,
Non-Tariff Barriers, technology Transfer and Managerial Know-how
and Free Trade Areas (FTAs) and regional economic integration. As
the major economic player in the region, Japan will determine whether
her role in Asia will foster mutual development and prosperity or
ruthless competition, underdevelopment and distrust.| |