The book attempts to examine the political, economic and socio-cultural factors that influence the policy of South Asian countries towards China. It brings together varied perceptions of China in a comparative framework, and is especially relevant in the context of its rise.

S. D. Muni is Visiting Research Professor, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

Tan Tai Yong is Professor of History, National University of Singapore and Director, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

Preface 1. Introduction Tan Tai Yong 2. Bangladesh: A Partner; Not An Adversary C. M. Shafi Sami 3. Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury 4. Bhutan: Cautiously Cultivated Positive Perception Caroline Brassard 5. India: An Opportunity; and an Anxiety Srikant Kondapalli 6. China and India: Growth Outcomes and Economic Exchanges Bibek Debroy and Amitendu Palit 7. Nepal: A Benign Neighbourhood Power Shambhu Ram Simkhada 8. Pakistan's Perceptions and Responses of an all-weather friend Iftikhar A. Lodhi 9. Pakistan: Challenge of China's 'Second Rise' Shahid Javed Burki 10. Sri Lanka: A Model of Growth and Modernization Jayanta Dhanapala and John Gooneratne 11. Positive Perceptions: Anxious Undercurrents S. D. Muni. Appendix. Bibliography. About the Editors. Notes on Contributors. Index.