Title: China-Southeast Asian Relations Today: realities and challenges Speakers: Dr. ZHIQUN ZHU, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Department of International Relations, Bucknell University Date: March 23th (Mon.), 2015, 12:00 - 13:30 Place: Tonan-tei Room No. 201, Inamori Foundation Memorial Building, CSEAS, Kyoto University   Abstract: Southeast Asia is a crucial part of China’s “good neighbor diplomacy” and occupies a significant position in China’s foreign policy. Relations between China and Southeast Asian nations have come a long way, from ASEAN’s firm anti-communist stance at its founding in 1967 to the close economic, cultural and even political ties with China today. The complex, dynamic, interdependent, and generally friendly relationship is [ Read More ]