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Title:
Political and economic developments in Asia
Series:
Asian political, economic and security issues
Publication Information:
New York, NY. : Nova Science Publishers, c2011
Physical Description:
xv, 293 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
ISBN:
9781612097831
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Summary

This book presents and discusses various political and economic developments in Asia. Topics discussed include the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); the Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA); North Korea's nuclear weapons development and diplomacy; Burma and transnational crime; China's currency; China-U.S. trade issues; Taiwan-U.S. relations and U.S.-China military contacts.


Table of Contents

Preface
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) & the 2008 Meetings in Lima, Peru
The Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions & Implications
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Development & Diplomacy
Burma & Transnational Crime
China's Currency: A Summary of the Economic Issues
China-U.S. Trade Issues
Assistance to North Korea
Taiwan-U.S. Relations: Developments & Policy Implications
U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress
Index