This thesis observes the inlluence of American factor on China - ASEAN relatious from historical and realistic angles. The author argues that the evolution of China - ASEAN relations has clesely been related to the adjustment of American policies towards East Asia and how China - U.S. relations are. The inlluence of American factor on China - ASEAN relations is probably both positive and negative. At present stage, the degree of negative influence of American factor on China - ASEAN relations will depend on the following: how the China - U.S. ...