This book examines how Japan has changed its economic relationship with East Asia since the mid 1990s by looking at its commitments to import relief, regional financial and industrial transformations, and regionalism. While the Japanese government has taken proactive initiatives to sustain the sound development of the regional economies, it has become more strategic in preserving its interests in the rapid industrial transformation. The book includes valuable information about Japan's trade remedy measures, Sino-Japan relations, and regional integration in East Asia. INDICE Introduction Evolving Policy Preferences in Anti-dumping Policy Social Demand and State Capability in Safeguard Policy Japan and the Asian Financial Crisis: The Developmental Initiatives Japan and Regional Industrial Transformation: The Strategic Responses The Liberal Democratic Party, Finance Ministry and Regional Cooperation Japan and China in Regional Cooperation Conclusion