On July 26, 2024, Taylor & Francis published the Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations edited by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mher Sahakyan, Director of Armenian China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research. This comprehensive contribution, which delves into China’s relations with the Eurasian continent’s regions and countries in a multipolar era, provides an equal and balanced platform for scholars and practitioners from 20 countries. The diversity of perspectives enriches the contribution, giving it a dynamic ability to examine sources in different languages and cover a vast geography. Divided into ten parts, this Handbook analyses the major powers in a Multipolar World Order 2.0; China’s political and economic interests in post-Soviet Eurasia, Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Arctic; and China’s relations with the US, Russia, Eurasian Economic Union, NATO, and other players. International technology and environmental experts consider the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative, along with other international economic and transport corridors, and examine China’s multilateral relations and Digital Silk Road and e-governance roles. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations also contains official documents detailing the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and several European and Asian states, making it an authoritative source on diplomatic affairs.

As Prof. Dr. Linda Chelan Li,Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong at the City University of Hong Kong, China, stated: “ The Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations provides a grounded analysis of the complex nuances and perspectives on the contentious and fluid geopolitics and political economy centring in the Eurasian continent’s regions. The sections that contain contributions from locally-based researchers are especially helpful. My congratulations to the editor, Dr Mher Sahakyan and the expert contributors for adding a timely addition to the literature on this important dimension of international relations and development”.

Prof. Dr. Emilian Kavalski, NAWA Chair Professor of Complex Systems at the  Centre for International Studies and Development of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, mentioned that the Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations edited by Mher Sahakyan offers a compelling, thoughtful, and granular analysis of the full spectrum of China’s investments, initiatives, and infrastructure ventures across the Eurasian expanse. “Drawing on detailed case studies, commanding knowledge, and engaging research, the volume provides a detailed account of the current likely future directions of China’s growing footprint around the world. Owing to its timely insights and impressive empirical scope, this Handbook will be an invaluable resource for scholars, diplomats, business people and students”.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kevin Lo, Director of the David C. Lam Institute for East‐West Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, said: “The Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations offers a timely and comprehensive analysis that transcends borders and disciplines to examine China’s relations with Eurasia. The book showcases the collaborative work of scholars from Eurasia, encompassing ten sections and 30 chapters that provide a comprehensive exploration of the trajectory of China‐Eurasia relations within the context of the new world order”.  

Dr. David Morris, Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization and former Vice Chair of the UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network for the Asia Pacific, mentioned:

“It is critically important for decision-makers, businesses, scholars and other international actors to understand the emerging Multipolar World Order 2.0, and the bold Routledge Handbook of Chinese and Eurasian International Relations makes an important contribution with its wide scope and timely analysis of China’s emerging role in Eurasian politics, economy and high-technology spheres. The diversity of authors makes this Handbook a reliable source, as it includes research of accomplished scholars from Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern leading universities and think tanks”.

Mher Sahakyan thanked the authors of the Handbook for their hard work and dedication to achieving this result. He added that they demonstrated that even in challenging international relations, it is possible to navigate together and find ways for further coexistence. He highlighted the role of Routledge Senior Editor Mr. Rob Sorsby for providing valuable suggestions and support.

This groundbreaking book will be of interest to policymakers, business people, scholars, and students in various fields, including international relations, area studies, cybersecurity, digitalization, economics, international trade politics, security studies, foreign policy, global governance, international organizations, and environmental studies.