Labour and Development in East Asia

Labour and Development in East Asia: A New Perspective on Regional Transformation The Chinese Communist Party's response to factory strikes in 2010 has sparked debate about labour's role in shaping world orders. In contrast, the state's approach to labour unrest has become more permissive, as it seeks to transition away from a model of low-road labour relations and export dependence. This book provides an historical analysis of East Asia's regional political economy, exploring the inter-linkages between labour, geopolitics, and states' developmental strategies. By examining Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, Labour and Development in East Asia reveals how these factors have shaped the region's development since the end of World War II. The book adopts a framework that considers the labour-geopolitics-development nexus, providing insights into the transformation of the East Asian regional political economy. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of international relations, development studies, and comparative politics, offering a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between labour, geopolitics, and economic development in East Asia.