edited by Lam Peng Er (East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore) & Lim Tai Wei (East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore)

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Chapter 1: Introduction: China, India and the New Asian Drama (63k)

The most remarkable phenomenon in Asia in the 21st century is arguably the economic rise of China and India. Amazingly, the two most populous countries in the world are uplifting millions of their citizens annually from poverty through rapid economic growth. What is the impact on the region, given the ascendance of China and India? There are at least two possible outcomes: the rise of the two great Asian powers may challenge the US and instill fear among the smaller countries in Asia, or, China and India will act as new economic dynamos that will benefit the region even if US economic presence in the region is to decline in the future. This book explores the opportunities and obstacles to a “harmonious” region underpinned by the rise of China and India.

• Introduction: China, India and the New Asian Drama (P E Lam & T W Lim)
• The Rise of China: Conflict or Harmony in East Asia (D Ding)
• Emerging India and China: Potentials and Constraints (K M Seethi)
• The Rise of China and India and Its Implications for Southeast Asia: A Philippine Perspective (N M Morada)
• Negotiating the Rise of Asia — A Perspective from Malaysia's Relations with India and China (J Saravanamuttu)
• A Japanese Perspective on the Rise of China and India: Opportunities, Concerns, and Potential Threats (M Koide)
• The Rise of China and India: Geo-Political Narratives from the Singapore Perspective (T W Lim)
• The Rise of China and India and Its Implications to Southeast Asia: A Thai Perspective (P Thepchatree)