Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-288) and index.
Introduction -- Reconsidering sovereignty's role in international politics -- Locating and explaining state approaches : defining sovereignty after recognition and turning to the China case -- Territorial sovereignty : de-emphasizing lost territory and securing new borders -- Jurisdictional sovereignty : ensuring Taiwan and Tibet are part of China -- Sovereign authority : limiting international oversight and resisting interference in internal affairs -- Economic sovereignty : accelerating integration and accumulating obligations -- Conclusion