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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Vidal López, Lluc author Pelegrín Solé, Àngels author González-Pujol, Ivan author 2025-06-27T09:27:13Z 2025-06-27T09:27:13Z 2024-05-01 2025-06-27T09:27:13Z info:eu-repo/date/embargoEnd/2026-05-01 International Relations has traditionally identified balancing and bandwagoningas the two predominant strategies adopted by states in responseto a rising power that threatens the status quo. However,recent academic debates have highlighted the emergence of hedgingas a middle-ground approach adopted by states facing a rising powerwith ambiguous intentions, particularly when the stakes are high.Economic hedging forms a critical element of this strategy, as it allowsstates to maximize economic benefits while minimizing the risks of dependencythrough trade and investment. We present an analyticalframework based on Kuik’s model, which focuses on the concept ofeconomic diversification in trade and investment. We test its validitythrough an analysis of the diversification initiatives of the Abe administrationand our central argument is that Japan’s diversification efforts Xina Diversificació industrial Política econòmica Risc (Economia) China Diversification in industry Economic policy Risk Diversifying economic risks : Japan’s economic hedging toward China