This book provides an analysis of the processes of micro-regionalization in East Asia within the broader context of globalization and regionalization. The author examines the specifics of corporation production and investment networks that link parts of Japan, Taiwan and China with a detailed case-study focusing on the electronics industry. Making a significant contribution to the research on regionalism and multi-level governance in East Asia, this book will appeal to those interested in international political economy and Asian studies.
Author(s): Dr. Kats Sasuga
Edition: 1
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 248
Preliminaries......Page 1
Contents......Page 8
Acknowledgements......Page 12
Notes on the text......Page 17
1 Introduction......Page 20
2 Theoretical perspectives on regions, regionalization and microregionalism......Page 32
3 Guangdong and Chinese multilevel governance......Page 59
4 China Guangdong and microregional integration......Page 82
5 Japanese foreign direct investment and East Asian......Page 98
6 Cross border production networks across the Taiwan Strait......Page 127
7 The structure and operation of cross-border networks of governance......Page 156
8 Conclusion and implications......Page 179
Notes......Page 203
Bibliography......Page 213
Index......Page 232
