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Part 1. China: A Challenge For European Policy And Spatial Planning?: 1. Pathways Towards A New World Order: China's Challenge To The European Union / John Friedmann; 2. The Impact Of China's Development: Is There A Need To Alter Land-use And Transport Policy In Europe? / Herbert Kemming; 3. Will China's Thirst For Oil Affect Accessibility And Mobility In The Regions And Cities Of Europe / Michael Wegener; 4. Fear Of The East: How The Rise Of China Is Being Used To Rationalize Undemocratic And Inappropriate Planning In Europe / John Lovering; 5. China And The Future Of European Cities / Ivan Turok; 6. China Inc. And The Future Of European Cities: Theatres Or Theme Parks? / Tridib Banerjee; 7. What Will Become Of European Regions? Driving Forces, Emerging Mega-city Regions, Options / Alain Thierstein; The Implications Of The Rise Of China For Planning In Urban Switzerland / Angelo Rossi -- Part 2. Scenarios And Strategies For Europe To Address The Challenges From The East: 9. A Sustainable Quality Of Life For Europeans In 2031: A Framework For Shaping Policies To Address Major Changes In The Global Operating Environment / Simon Miles; 10 The Rise Of China And The Need For Cross-border Governance In Europe's Borderlands / Robert Knippschild; What Kind Of Spatial Planning Do We Need? An Approach Based On Visioning, Action And Co-production! / Jef Van Den Broeck; 12. Is The 'new' Strategic Planning Suited To Coping With The Issues Of Globalization? / Louis Albrechts; 13. The European House: Museum And Supermarket / Achim Prossek; 14. Peace At Odessa / Andreas Faludi; 15. China's Ascension And European Cities In 2040: A Scenario / Marco Keiner; 16. Hanbao: The Chines Hamburg In 2035 / Thomas Krueger; 17. 1950-2050: Sunset And Sunrise Over The Eurasian Continent / Philippe Doucet. Edited By Klaus R. Kunzmann, Willy A. Schmid And Martina Koll-schretzenmayr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.