The traditional underpinnings of international relations in Asia are undergoing profound change, and the rise of China is a principal cause. As a result, the structure of power and the nature of the regional system are being fundamentally altered. At the outset of the twenty-first century, the Asian regional order is an increasingly complex mosaic of actors and factors. Although Beijing has managed to assuage many of its neighbors, not everyone along Chinas periphery is persuaded by the "charm offensive." China Engages Asia [PDF] | 
