Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia and China's Foreign Policy : An Interpretive Essay

With the recent Sino-Vietnamese conflict over the 'Overseas Chinese', the problem of ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia once again attracted the attention of the world. Questions are raised as to whether or not Peking has introduced a new policy to act as the protector of the interests of the 'Overseas Chinese'. This examines the position of the 'Overseas Chinese' in the People republic of China's foreign policy from 1949 to the present time and conventional notion of the linkages between China and the 'Overseas Chinese'. Moreover, it discusses the ethnic Chinese scene in Southeast Asia and ASEAN countries' reactions to China's recent foreign relations.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

CONTENTS Introduction I. Overseas Chinese, China and Communist Movements II. The Position of the Overseas Chinese in Peking's Foreign Policy III. Overseas Chinese and the PRC Foreign Policy Priorities IV. Peking's Policy towards the Overseas Chinese Before 1977 V. A New Policy? Conclusion Appendix 1: Number and Percentage of ''Overseas Chinese" in the Populations of Southeast Asia ( 1974) Appendix 2: Official Translation of the jin-minjih-pao (Renmin Ribao) Editorial of 4 January 1978, published in Pl'king Review,. No.3 (20 January 1978), pp. 14-16 Appendix 3: Excerpt of Hua Kuo-feng's speech on the Overseas Chinese. Taken from his "Report on the Work of the Government" delivered at the National People's Congress on 28 February 1978, published in Peking Review, No. l 0 (10 March 1978), pp. 35 and 37 Appendix 4: Total Overseas Chinese Remittances to the PRC, 1950-64 Appendix 5: Chinese Characters Cited in the Essay