The Middle East has long been in turmoil,and the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has further highlighted the urgency of security governance in the region.The Global Security Initiative(GSI)proposed by Ch...The Middle East has long been in turmoil,and the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has further highlighted the urgency of security governance in the region.The Global Security Initiative(GSI)proposed by China provides theoretical guidance and practical paths for China’s participation in Middle East security governance.China’s engagement in Middle East security governance not only meets the expectations of Middle East countries but also fully demonstrates its responsibility as a major country,which is of great significance for China to explore participation in global security governance and address the global security deficit.展开更多
In recent years,China and Indonesia have made notable progress in multiple areas of security cooperation,and their collaboration in this respect has continued to deepen under the leadership of both countries.In Novemb...In recent years,China and Indonesia have made notable progress in multiple areas of security cooperation,and their collaboration in this respect has continued to deepen under the leadership of both countries.In November 2024,China and Indonesia issued a joint statement during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to China.It was his first overseas trip after his inauguration.In the statement,the two countries agreed to add security cooperation as the fifth pillar of their partnership,marking an upgrade of bilateral ties.展开更多
In 2024, as the world underwent profound political changes, global security faced increasing instabilities and uncertainties. Traditional and non-traditional security threats interacted and overlapped, and the risk of...In 2024, as the world underwent profound political changes, global security faced increasing instabilities and uncertainties. Traditional and non-traditional security threats interacted and overlapped, and the risk of turmoil increased. Strategic trust among major powers continued to erode, leading to heightened insecurity and intensified competition.展开更多
China’s Global Development Initiative(GDI)and Global Security Initiative(GSI)symbolize the important innovations,in theory and in practice,resulting from President Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy in recent years.Both...China’s Global Development Initiative(GDI)and Global Security Initiative(GSI)symbolize the important innovations,in theory and in practice,resulting from President Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy in recent years.Both initiatives were proposed by President Xi Jinping,who has been standing with the people and supporting laws for the development of human society.These initiatives disseminate Chinese wisdom and inputs in responding to the questions posed by the world,by our times,and by history,thus having a significant impact on China’s peaceful development,as well as on global prosperity and progress.Presently,the once-in-a-century changes that shape the world today are evolving rapidly,and the international security situation is undergoing complex transformations.To address urgent issues and make new contributions to global peace and development,it is crucial to systematically study and deeply reflect on the GDI and the GSI and seek synergy between the two.展开更多
A community of shared security for mankind is a landmark concept developed by China in the process of shaping its global security vision in the new era,and a concrete embodiment of the concept of a community with a sh...A community of shared security for mankind is a landmark concept developed by China in the process of shaping its global security vision in the new era,and a concrete embodiment of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of security.The object of a community of shared security for mankind refers to humanity as collective entities,with the core principle of the indivisibility of global security as its foundation,and the community of coexistence and mutual survival as its security framework.Its essence lies in exploring ways for humanity to adapt to and harmoniously coexist in the real world.This concept arises from significant changes in human security circumstances and reflects China's increasingly prominent influence on the global stage in the new era.It is rooted in a combination of Marxist principles and traditional Chinese security thoughts.This new approach to global security governance helps break free from the constraints of Western security concepts and ideological biases.China's efforts to translate the concept of a community of shared security for mankind into concrete practice are reflected in four aspects:creating a realistic template for the construction of a community of shared security for mankind in bilateral and regional security communities;cultivating a global consensus on the concept of a community of shared security for mankind by coordinating and promoting the construction of security mechanisms in emerging fields;fulfilling special responsibilities of a major country in constructing a community of shared security for mankind through promoting security cooperation and interaction among countries;and seeking a long-term goal of sustainable development and security for all humankind by jointly promoting common development and security.展开更多
Outer space is humanity’s most vital future frontier;it possesses unique geopolitical and strategic attributes with significant implications for national development and security.Over recent decades,the strategic val...Outer space is humanity’s most vital future frontier;it possesses unique geopolitical and strategic attributes with significant implications for national development and security.Over recent decades,the strategic value of outer space—spanning political,economic,military,technological,and societal domains—has steadily grown,driving new competition among major powers for access to space resources and related rights.Within this rivalry,military capabilities in space have emerged as the decisive foundation of space competition.As a result,major powers have increasingly directed investments toward space-based defense programs and security infrastructures,recognizing that military superiority in space is the new strategic high ground in their rivalry.展开更多
The active participation of the Global South,an emerging and influential collective,serves as the pivotal driving force in propelling the reform of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC)and advancing the global sec...The active participation of the Global South,an emerging and influential collective,serves as the pivotal driving force in propelling the reform of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC)and advancing the global security governance system.In terms of reform demands,Global South countries have advanced proposals covering enhancing the transparency of UNSC voting procedures,regulating the exercise of veto power by the five permanent members,expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership,increasing the operational transparency of the Council,and elevating attention to issues pertinent to the Global South.In practice,Global South countries exert influence on UNSC reform that is adaptable in approach,nuanced in execution,and multifaceted in form by leveraging platforms within and beyond the Council to drive agenda-setting,substantively engaging in the Council's subsidiary committees and working groups,and enhancing interactions between Global South-led international organizations and the Security Council.Notwithstanding measurable achievements attained,the Global South countries have faced tough challenges in advancing UNSC reform.Three major challenges are viewpoint divergences and discursive contests within Global South countries,potential competition between Global South-led international organizations and the Security Council,and the emerging dynamics of major country competition and cooperation inside the Council.展开更多
Global and international security cannot be provided from a single point or a set of separate points whatever powerful these might be(even with quantum supercomputers!).It should rather be deeply embedded and integrat...Global and international security cannot be provided from a single point or a set of separate points whatever powerful these might be(even with quantum supercomputers!).It should rather be deeply embedded and integrated with bodies of real systems wherever in physical,virtual,or combined spaces they may exist.So global security capabilities should not only be distributed,but rather be really spatial,self-organized,and dynamic,also exhibiting overall integrity,awareness,and consciousness features.The paper describes applicability of the patented and revealed in 10 books Spatial Grasp Model and Technology(SGT)and its basic Spatial Grasp Language(SGL)which conceptually and functionally match security problems of large distributed and heterogeneous systems.It investigates very practical security solutions for finding and tracing distribution of forbidden items,world roaming criminals,recovery from natural and human-made disasters,tracing and elimination of moving dangerous objects in terrestrial and celestial spaces,as well as analysis and restoration of damaged transport networks.It advises how different security infrastructures can be organized and managed,and how to cooperate and integrate within global security systems with higher awareness and consciousness levels over them.The provided security-oriented version of SGL can be quickly implemented and integrated with existing distributed management and security systems.展开更多
On September 1,2025,President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative(GGI)at the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”Meeting.Following the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Secur...On September 1,2025,President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative(GGI)at the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”Meeting.Following the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Security Initiative(GSI),and the Global Civilization Initiative(GCI).展开更多
Yemen is a traditional friendly country of China and an important partner of China in the Arabian Peninsula.As a result of the recur-ring conflicts in Yemen,its economic situation has been deterio-rating.China’s bila...Yemen is a traditional friendly country of China and an important partner of China in the Arabian Peninsula.As a result of the recur-ring conflicts in Yemen,its economic situation has been deterio-rating.China’s bilateral trade volume and direct investment with Yemen have been directly affected by the war in Yemen and have fluctuated significantly.The security and happiness of the Yemeni people and the effective protection of people’s rights cannot be achieved without stable internal social relations and a peaceful external environment.In 2022,President Xi Jinping pro-posed the Global Security Initiative(GSI),calling on countries to adapt to the profoundly changing international landscape in the spirit of solidarity,and to address security challenges with a win-win mindset.In 2023,China releases the Global Security Initiative Concept Paper.China’s idea for solving the Yemen issue is a the-oretical and institutional reflection on war,peace and develop-ment based on a reflexion of the unequal world hegemonic order,centreing on equality and the care for humanity.展开更多
The debate on global food security has regained vigor since the food crisis of 2008, when a sudden spike in the prices of staple food commodities dramatically demonstrated that securing the supply and accessibility of...The debate on global food security has regained vigor since the food crisis of 2008, when a sudden spike in the prices of staple food commodities dramatically demonstrated that securing the supply and accessibility of food for a world of nine billion people in 2050 cannot be taken for grant- ed （Godfray etal. 2010; Swinnen and Squicciarini 2012;展开更多
The World Health Organization established International Health Regulations(IHRs)to give nations a legal framework for preventing,identifying,and responding to public health threats of international concern.On the othe...The World Health Organization established International Health Regulations(IHRs)to give nations a legal framework for preventing,identifying,and responding to public health threats of international concern.On the other hand,One Health advocates for integrated approaches to health risks,acknowledging the interdependence of human,animal,and ecosystem health.By integrating these frameworks,stakeholders can leverage their respective strengths to enhance surveillance,early detection,and response mechanisms,as well as promote sustainable development and resilience against emerging health threats.This article explores the shared objectives,interconnectedness of health systems,collaborative mechanisms,and capacity-building initiatives that indicate the synergistic effects of IHRs and One Health in safeguarding global health security.展开更多
On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)a...On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)and spoke at the"Diplomats Roundtable"session.展开更多
After the Cold War ended, former traditional security threats withered while non-traditional ones sprouted. More recently as both traditional and non-traditional security threats bloom, concern spreads over whether in...After the Cold War ended, former traditional security threats withered while non-traditional ones sprouted. More recently as both traditional and non-traditional security threats bloom, concern spreads over whether international security governance can be effective. Worse still, major Western countries' zeal for global governance has cooled,while they turn from being advocates of global governance to obstacles,making the future dimmer.展开更多
President Xi Jinping has proposed three global initiatives:the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Security Initiative(GSI),and the Global Civilization Initiative(GCI),providing a Chinese solution to the ref...President Xi Jinping has proposed three global initiatives:the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Security Initiative(GSI),and the Global Civilization Initiative(GCI),providing a Chinese solution to the reform of the global governance system and architecture.展开更多
In the context of globalization,national capacities for responding to public health emergencies are evaluated using various global assessment tools,most notably the externally derived Global Health Security Index(GHSI...In the context of globalization,national capacities for responding to public health emergencies are evaluated using various global assessment tools,most notably the externally derived Global Health Security Index(GHSI),the peer-reviewed Joint External Evaluation(JEE),and the self-reported States Parties Self-Assessment Annual Report(SPAR).These instruments are designed to strengthen emergency response systems worldwide.However,the dynamic transmission characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant discrepancies,as assessment scores from these tools did not consistently align with countries’actual pandemic response performance.This review examines the performance of these assessment tools throughout the pandemic and identifies three fundamental issues that undermined the effectiveness of GHSI,JEE,and SPAR evaluations.Although indicators across eight technical areas were revised following the pandemic,substantial modifications remain necessary to address the identified limitations.To enhance the utility of these assessment frameworks,systematic revisions are required in multiple domains:restructuring the indicator system architecture,diversifying data sources while expanding indicator dimensions,strengthening data verification protocols,refining weight allocation methodologies,incorporating real-time data streams,and ultimately establishing a dynamic monitoring and assessment system.展开更多
Orphan crops hold significant potential for global food security,particularly in addressing climate change,population growth,and demands for nutritional diversity.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances...Orphan crops hold significant potential for global food security,particularly in addressing climate change,population growth,and demands for nutritional diversity.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in genomic research and genetic improvement of orphan crops,exploring how enhanced yield,stress resilience,and nutritional value can address global food challenges.Studies reveal that orphan crops possess rich genetic diversity,enabling the identification and optimization of key genes through genome sequencing,gene editing(e.g.,CRISPR/Cas9),and conventional breeding to improve critical agronomic traits.The paper synthesizes the characteristics of genetic resources,progress in traditional breeding,discovery of advantageous genes,and improvement strategies in the whole-genome era,while also analyzing their linkages to human health and current challenges.The research underscores that the development and utilization of orphan crops offer innovative strategies for achieving sustainable agriculture and'Zero Hunger'posed by the United Nations,despite remaining hurdles such as insufficient research investment and limited market adoption.展开更多
Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a cornerstone of global food security,feeding over a third of the world’s population and functioning as a critical economic crop across diverse agroecological zones(FAO 2022).However,whe...Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a cornerstone of global food security,feeding over a third of the world’s population and functioning as a critical economic crop across diverse agroecological zones(FAO 2022).However,wheat production faces mounting challenges from climate volatility,resource depletion,and the pressing demand for sustainable intensification.展开更多
文摘The Middle East has long been in turmoil,and the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has further highlighted the urgency of security governance in the region.The Global Security Initiative(GSI)proposed by China provides theoretical guidance and practical paths for China’s participation in Middle East security governance.China’s engagement in Middle East security governance not only meets the expectations of Middle East countries but also fully demonstrates its responsibility as a major country,which is of great significance for China to explore participation in global security governance and address the global security deficit.
文摘In recent years,China and Indonesia have made notable progress in multiple areas of security cooperation,and their collaboration in this respect has continued to deepen under the leadership of both countries.In November 2024,China and Indonesia issued a joint statement during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to China.It was his first overseas trip after his inauguration.In the statement,the two countries agreed to add security cooperation as the fifth pillar of their partnership,marking an upgrade of bilateral ties.
文摘In 2024, as the world underwent profound political changes, global security faced increasing instabilities and uncertainties. Traditional and non-traditional security threats interacted and overlapped, and the risk of turmoil increased. Strategic trust among major powers continued to erode, leading to heightened insecurity and intensified competition.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China,entitled"Study on the Path of Globalization and the Building of a Human Community with a Shared Future amid Changes Unseen in a Century"(Grant No.21&ZD172).
文摘China’s Global Development Initiative(GDI)and Global Security Initiative(GSI)symbolize the important innovations,in theory and in practice,resulting from President Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy in recent years.Both initiatives were proposed by President Xi Jinping,who has been standing with the people and supporting laws for the development of human society.These initiatives disseminate Chinese wisdom and inputs in responding to the questions posed by the world,by our times,and by history,thus having a significant impact on China’s peaceful development,as well as on global prosperity and progress.Presently,the once-in-a-century changes that shape the world today are evolving rapidly,and the international security situation is undergoing complex transformations.To address urgent issues and make new contributions to global peace and development,it is crucial to systematically study and deeply reflect on the GDI and the GSI and seek synergy between the two.
文摘A community of shared security for mankind is a landmark concept developed by China in the process of shaping its global security vision in the new era,and a concrete embodiment of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of security.The object of a community of shared security for mankind refers to humanity as collective entities,with the core principle of the indivisibility of global security as its foundation,and the community of coexistence and mutual survival as its security framework.Its essence lies in exploring ways for humanity to adapt to and harmoniously coexist in the real world.This concept arises from significant changes in human security circumstances and reflects China's increasingly prominent influence on the global stage in the new era.It is rooted in a combination of Marxist principles and traditional Chinese security thoughts.This new approach to global security governance helps break free from the constraints of Western security concepts and ideological biases.China's efforts to translate the concept of a community of shared security for mankind into concrete practice are reflected in four aspects:creating a realistic template for the construction of a community of shared security for mankind in bilateral and regional security communities;cultivating a global consensus on the concept of a community of shared security for mankind by coordinating and promoting the construction of security mechanisms in emerging fields;fulfilling special responsibilities of a major country in constructing a community of shared security for mankind through promoting security cooperation and interaction among countries;and seeking a long-term goal of sustainable development and security for all humankind by jointly promoting common development and security.
文摘Outer space is humanity’s most vital future frontier;it possesses unique geopolitical and strategic attributes with significant implications for national development and security.Over recent decades,the strategic value of outer space—spanning political,economic,military,technological,and societal domains—has steadily grown,driving new competition among major powers for access to space resources and related rights.Within this rivalry,military capabilities in space have emerged as the decisive foundation of space competition.As a result,major powers have increasingly directed investments toward space-based defense programs and security infrastructures,recognizing that military superiority in space is the new strategic high ground in their rivalry.
基金the 2022 National Social Science Fund Youth Project"Research on the Development Trends of UN Peacekeeping Operations and China's Participation"(22CGJ010).
文摘The active participation of the Global South,an emerging and influential collective,serves as the pivotal driving force in propelling the reform of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC)and advancing the global security governance system.In terms of reform demands,Global South countries have advanced proposals covering enhancing the transparency of UNSC voting procedures,regulating the exercise of veto power by the five permanent members,expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership,increasing the operational transparency of the Council,and elevating attention to issues pertinent to the Global South.In practice,Global South countries exert influence on UNSC reform that is adaptable in approach,nuanced in execution,and multifaceted in form by leveraging platforms within and beyond the Council to drive agenda-setting,substantively engaging in the Council's subsidiary committees and working groups,and enhancing interactions between Global South-led international organizations and the Security Council.Notwithstanding measurable achievements attained,the Global South countries have faced tough challenges in advancing UNSC reform.Three major challenges are viewpoint divergences and discursive contests within Global South countries,potential competition between Global South-led international organizations and the Security Council,and the emerging dynamics of major country competition and cooperation inside the Council.
文摘Global and international security cannot be provided from a single point or a set of separate points whatever powerful these might be(even with quantum supercomputers!).It should rather be deeply embedded and integrated with bodies of real systems wherever in physical,virtual,or combined spaces they may exist.So global security capabilities should not only be distributed,but rather be really spatial,self-organized,and dynamic,also exhibiting overall integrity,awareness,and consciousness features.The paper describes applicability of the patented and revealed in 10 books Spatial Grasp Model and Technology(SGT)and its basic Spatial Grasp Language(SGL)which conceptually and functionally match security problems of large distributed and heterogeneous systems.It investigates very practical security solutions for finding and tracing distribution of forbidden items,world roaming criminals,recovery from natural and human-made disasters,tracing and elimination of moving dangerous objects in terrestrial and celestial spaces,as well as analysis and restoration of damaged transport networks.It advises how different security infrastructures can be organized and managed,and how to cooperate and integrate within global security systems with higher awareness and consciousness levels over them.The provided security-oriented version of SGL can be quickly implemented and integrated with existing distributed management and security systems.
文摘On September 1,2025,President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative(GGI)at the“Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus”Meeting.Following the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Security Initiative(GSI),and the Global Civilization Initiative(GCI).
文摘Yemen is a traditional friendly country of China and an important partner of China in the Arabian Peninsula.As a result of the recur-ring conflicts in Yemen,its economic situation has been deterio-rating.China’s bilateral trade volume and direct investment with Yemen have been directly affected by the war in Yemen and have fluctuated significantly.The security and happiness of the Yemeni people and the effective protection of people’s rights cannot be achieved without stable internal social relations and a peaceful external environment.In 2022,President Xi Jinping pro-posed the Global Security Initiative(GSI),calling on countries to adapt to the profoundly changing international landscape in the spirit of solidarity,and to address security challenges with a win-win mindset.In 2023,China releases the Global Security Initiative Concept Paper.China’s idea for solving the Yemen issue is a the-oretical and institutional reflection on war,peace and develop-ment based on a reflexion of the unequal world hegemonic order,centreing on equality and the care for humanity.
基金financial support from the National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS, IARRP-2015-28)the logistical support from the CAAS-UGent Joint Labooratory of Global Change and Food Security
文摘The debate on global food security has regained vigor since the food crisis of 2008, when a sudden spike in the prices of staple food commodities dramatically demonstrated that securing the supply and accessibility of food for a world of nine billion people in 2050 cannot be taken for grant- ed （Godfray etal. 2010; Swinnen and Squicciarini 2012;
文摘The World Health Organization established International Health Regulations(IHRs)to give nations a legal framework for preventing,identifying,and responding to public health threats of international concern.On the other hand,One Health advocates for integrated approaches to health risks,acknowledging the interdependence of human,animal,and ecosystem health.By integrating these frameworks,stakeholders can leverage their respective strengths to enhance surveillance,early detection,and response mechanisms,as well as promote sustainable development and resilience against emerging health threats.This article explores the shared objectives,interconnectedness of health systems,collaborative mechanisms,and capacity-building initiatives that indicate the synergistic effects of IHRs and One Health in safeguarding global health security.
文摘On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)and spoke at the"Diplomats Roundtable"session.
文摘After the Cold War ended, former traditional security threats withered while non-traditional ones sprouted. More recently as both traditional and non-traditional security threats bloom, concern spreads over whether international security governance can be effective. Worse still, major Western countries' zeal for global governance has cooled,while they turn from being advocates of global governance to obstacles,making the future dimmer.
文摘President Xi Jinping has proposed three global initiatives:the Global Development Initiative(GDI),the Global Security Initiative(GSI),and the Global Civilization Initiative(GCI),providing a Chinese solution to the reform of the global governance system and architecture.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71904103)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.ZR2022MG032)the Weifang Science and Technology Development Plan Project Fund(Grant No.2024JZ0011).
文摘In the context of globalization,national capacities for responding to public health emergencies are evaluated using various global assessment tools,most notably the externally derived Global Health Security Index(GHSI),the peer-reviewed Joint External Evaluation(JEE),and the self-reported States Parties Self-Assessment Annual Report(SPAR).These instruments are designed to strengthen emergency response systems worldwide.However,the dynamic transmission characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant discrepancies,as assessment scores from these tools did not consistently align with countries’actual pandemic response performance.This review examines the performance of these assessment tools throughout the pandemic and identifies three fundamental issues that undermined the effectiveness of GHSI,JEE,and SPAR evaluations.Although indicators across eight technical areas were revised following the pandemic,substantial modifications remain necessary to address the identified limitations.To enhance the utility of these assessment frameworks,systematic revisions are required in multiple domains:restructuring the indicator system architecture,diversifying data sources while expanding indicator dimensions,strengthening data verification protocols,refining weight allocation methodologies,incorporating real-time data streams,and ultimately establishing a dynamic monitoring and assessment system.
文摘Orphan crops hold significant potential for global food security,particularly in addressing climate change,population growth,and demands for nutritional diversity.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in genomic research and genetic improvement of orphan crops,exploring how enhanced yield,stress resilience,and nutritional value can address global food challenges.Studies reveal that orphan crops possess rich genetic diversity,enabling the identification and optimization of key genes through genome sequencing,gene editing(e.g.,CRISPR/Cas9),and conventional breeding to improve critical agronomic traits.The paper synthesizes the characteristics of genetic resources,progress in traditional breeding,discovery of advantageous genes,and improvement strategies in the whole-genome era,while also analyzing their linkages to human health and current challenges.The research underscores that the development and utilization of orphan crops offer innovative strategies for achieving sustainable agriculture and'Zero Hunger'posed by the United Nations,despite remaining hurdles such as insufficient research investment and limited market adoption.
文摘Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a cornerstone of global food security,feeding over a third of the world’s population and functioning as a critical economic crop across diverse agroecological zones(FAO 2022).However,wheat production faces mounting challenges from climate volatility,resource depletion,and the pressing demand for sustainable intensification.
