Includes bibliographical references and index.
Historical background -- Economic and demographic comparison -- The hydrocarbon trade -- The non-hydrocarbon trade -- Investments and joint ventures -- Construction and labour contracts -- An Asian security umbrella? -- Diplomacy and dialogue -- Future initiatives and collaborations -- Conclusion.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.