Introduction: Living with China PART I: CHINA BRIEFING Explaining China's Proactive Engagement in Asia The PLA's Role in China's Regional Strategy The Politics and Economics of China's Economic Presence in the Region: A Preliminary Empirical Assessment PART II: CASE STUDIES India and China: Confidence Building through Crises Indonesia-China Relations: The Politics of Re-engagement Japan: Re-engaging with China Meaningfully? Dancing with China: Comparing Thailand and Malaysia's Experiences Pakistan-China Relations: the Shadow of Kargil and 9/11 Waltzing With Goliath: Philippine Engagement with China in Uncharted Waters Russia and China: the Politics of Solving Problems Living Dangerously? South Korea's Complex Cohabitation with a Rising China Grand Strategic Fit and Power Shift: Explaining Turning Points in China-Vietnam Relations Conclusion: Living with China, but Loving It?