This course examines current debate about China’s rapidly-changing role in global economic governance. As both an economic latecomer and a political outsider in the US-dominated post-war world order, Chinese policymakers see themselves as systematically disadvantaged by international economic organizations that tilt toward American and European interests. To balance the scales, China has prioritized increasing its ‘right to speak’ (话语权 huayuquan) by seeking leadership posts within Bretton Woods organizations (such as the IMF and WTO) and other institutions. We first analyze debate among International Relations scholars regarding China’s “status quo” vs. “revisionist” inclinations in global economic governance. We then turn to close examinations of China’s behaviour in particular governance domains including trade, investment, climate, infrastructure, technical standards and artificial intelligence.
- Kursverantwortliche/r: Sarah Eaton