Nowadays,multilateral consultative mechanism is gradually becoming a mainstream approach in the contemporary international system.As one of the most important international collective player,the European Union(EU) has...Nowadays,multilateral consultative mechanism is gradually becoming a mainstream approach in the contemporary international system.As one of the most important international collective player,the European Union(EU) has been engaging in multilateral cooperation and consultation since its inception.It has also been promoting a plural world through advocacy and action.The EU and the Latin America/Caribbean(LAC) Countries summits are considered a stability mechanism for promoting bi-regional dialogues.Nevertheless,after 10 years of bi-regional strategic partnership construction,the EU and LAC relations are currently experiencing a difficult phase,suggesting it is time to reform.The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages as well as the challenges to EU-LAC relations from the perspective of bi-regional summits,and to assess the short-term trend of their relations in the near展开更多
As the first mountaineering team to challenge the fourteen world's highest mountain summits,these Chinese mountaineers have finally realized their dream.They are all ethnic Tibetans and have gone through hardship ...As the first mountaineering team to challenge the fourteen world's highest mountain summits,these Chinese mountaineers have finally realized their dream.They are all ethnic Tibetans and have gone through hardship and dangers over the years;some of them have even contributed their lives to the realization of the project.Finally,three of them have accomplished it and set a marvelous record in world mountaineering that is unprecedented.展开更多
Spot elevations published on historical U.S.Geological Survey topographic maps were established as needed to enhance information imparted by the quadrangle’s contours.In addition to other features,labels were routine...Spot elevations published on historical U.S.Geological Survey topographic maps were established as needed to enhance information imparted by the quadrangle’s contours.In addition to other features,labels were routinely placed on mountain summits.While some elevations were established through field survey triangulation,many were computed during photogrammetric stereo-compilation.Today,Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)receivers have replaced expensive triangulation methods.However,since GNSS measurements require visiting the feature location,a national dataset containing high-accuracy spot elevations has not yet been created.Consequently,modern U.S.Topo maps are devoid of mountain peak or other spot elevations.Still,topographic map users continue to demand the display of spot heights.Therefore,a pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of automatically generating elevation values at named U.S.summits using available elevation data.The devised method uses an uphill stepping technique to find the most likely highest point in subsequently higher-resolution elevation models.Resulting elevation values are compared to other published sources.Results from 196 summits indicate that values derived from lidar are generally higher,whereas those populated from the one-third arcsecond USGS Seamless 3DEP elevation dataset are generally lower.A thorough understanding of these relationships require the evaluation of more points.展开更多
This year’s G8 summit, featuring a host of developing nations to boot, attempts to make good on previous promises and fulfill new ones As a political rendezvous for eight of the most developed countries in the world,...This year’s G8 summit, featuring a host of developing nations to boot, attempts to make good on previous promises and fulfill new ones As a political rendezvous for eight of the most developed countries in the world, namely the United States,展开更多
Summit diplomacy is an important practical form of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era and is becoming an increasingly important platform through which China can enhance its internation...Summit diplomacy is an important practical form of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era and is becoming an increasingly important platform through which China can enhance its international discourse power and practice genuine multilateralism.In this new era,China's summit diplomacy is committed to the Chinese concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity,promoting the in-depth and solid implementation of Chinese solutions,and focusing on the Global Development Initiative,the Global Security Initiative,the Global Civilization Initiative,and the Global Governance Initiative.It is also committed to fostering political mutual trust among major countries and safeguarding peace and stability in the international system.Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy,China has participated in and initiated multilateral summit mechanisms,strengthened cross-regional cooperation,and promoted the representation and discourse power of developing countries in global governance.This has led to important contributions being made to the development of a more inclusive and equitable multilateral framework for international cooperation.At present,China's summit diplomacy is facing new opportunities and challenges.More rational and systematic strategic trade-offs and arrangements are needed between institutional expansion and operational efficiency,consensus achievement and outcome implementation,and diplomatic practice and national development goals.展开更多
The‘Three Summits’are three specific diplomatic events,namely the China-Saudi Arabia Summit(Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Saudi Arabia),China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC)Summit and China-Arab State...The‘Three Summits’are three specific diplomatic events,namely the China-Saudi Arabia Summit(Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Saudi Arabia),China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC)Summit and China-Arab States Summit for Cooperation and Development.The realisation of President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Saudi Arabia came from the following three reasons:firstly,both sides seised the opportunity to push bilateral relations forward;secondly,both sides valued each other’s comprehensive strength and influence;thirdly,both sides made it a common goal to build the‘Belt and Road’and promote the docking of their strategies.The mending of relations within the GCC states has laid the groundwork for a successful China-GCC Summit,and China is also focussing on maintaining a balance between Saudi Arabia and other GCC members,with a growing trend of GCC states’‘looking eastward’.The success of the China-Arab States Summit is due to the background of profound changes unseen in a century and the opening of the post-pandemic era,as well as to the promotion of China’s head-of-state diplomacy,in addition to the solid foundation of cooperation that already exists between China and Arab world.The‘Three Summits’became a new starting point for China’s diplomacy with the Arab countries after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC),providing an opportunity for the Chinese President to hold several bilateral meetings with Arab leaders.In short,‘Belt and Road’cooperation between China and Arab countries will continue to expand in the future,and the two sides will work together to promote the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future.The strategic partnership between China and the GCC will be strengthened,and the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia will continue to develop.展开更多
The challenge of nuclear security is the one shared by the international community as a whole.According to the IAEA,the term"nuclear security"refers to the prevention and detection of,and response to,theft,s...The challenge of nuclear security is the one shared by the international community as a whole.According to the IAEA,the term"nuclear security"refers to the prevention and detection of,and response to,theft,sabotage,unauthorized access,illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material,other radioactive substances or their展开更多
[Objective]As hydrogen energy has gained new momentum recently,analyzing the economic and social impacts of developing a hydrogen energy sector can inform further policy formation and investment decision making in thi...[Objective]As hydrogen energy has gained new momentum recently,analyzing the economic and social impacts of developing a hydrogen energy sector can inform further policy formation and investment decision making in this regard.[Method]Considering the increasingly important role of East Asia Summit(EAS)region in both economic growth and green energy transition,this paper developed a demand-driven model for the hydrogen energy supply chains to comprehensively and quantitatively evaluate the economic and social impacts hydrogen energy development in the EAS region.[Result]This model provides estimates of the capital investment required,the number of new jobs created,the potential carbon emissions reduction,the subsidies needed in the early stages of development,and the impacts on key energy security indicators.[Conclusion]This study find that hydrogen energy development has a significant job creation effect,and that the total investment and the fiscal burden appear to be manageable for countries in the EAS region.In addition to substantial carbon emissions reduction,positive social impacts also include general improvements in energy security indicators.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi J...Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi Jinping's remarks follow。展开更多
In a small village nestled at the foot of a towering mountain lived a young woman named Maya.She had always been fascinated by the mountains majestic beauty and often dreamed of reaching its summit.Every day,she would...In a small village nestled at the foot of a towering mountain lived a young woman named Maya.She had always been fascinated by the mountains majestic beauty and often dreamed of reaching its summit.Every day,she would look up at the peak,imagining what it would be like to stand on top of the mountain,and see the world from that height.展开更多
IN his video speech to the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York on September 24,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDC)—the efforts taken by each country...IN his video speech to the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York on September 24,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDC)—the efforts taken by each country to reduce their emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech during the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana,Kazakhstan,June 17,2025.The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana on Tuesday.Kazakh President ...Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech during the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana,Kazakhstan,June 17,2025.The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana on Tuesday.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the summit.Xi,Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov,Tajik President Emomali Rahmon,Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the summit.展开更多
The largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)was convened in China’s northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,2025,bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and ...The largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)was convened in China’s northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,2025,bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations and sending a strong signal for global cooperation,development,and shared future in an age of global uncertainties.Hosting 10 member states.展开更多
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has developed into an important international mechanism for global governance and international cooperation.THE largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)wa...The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has developed into an important international mechanism for global governance and international cooperation.THE largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)was convened in China’s northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,2025,bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations.展开更多
The 20th G20 Summit will be held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from 22 to 23 November.On the eve of this important event,we take a look at President Xi Jinping’s key remarks delivered at previous G20 Summits.Selected ...The 20th G20 Summit will be held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from 22 to 23 November.On the eve of this important event,we take a look at President Xi Jinping’s key remarks delivered at previous G20 Summits.Selected excerpts follow:China will always be a member of the Global South,a reliable long-term partner of fellow developing countries,and a doer and go-getter working for the cause of global development.A single flower does not make spring.China wants to see a hundred flowers in full blossom and will go hand in hand with fellow developing countries towards modernisation.展开更多
OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the W...OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the World's Talents,Creating a Better Future."The event has been held annually for six consecutive years since its inception.In 2019,Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the first WYSS,emphasizing that"the future of science and technology is dependent on the young."The following year,United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also sent a letter to the attending young scientists.展开更多
As new innovation ecosystems emerge around AI,standards will be essential in bringing these ecosystems to the global scale.Our recent AI for Good Global Summit 2025 showcased our progress on AI standards in areas from...As new innovation ecosystems emerge around AI,standards will be essential in bringing these ecosystems to the global scale.Our recent AI for Good Global Summit 2025 showcased our progress on AI standards in areas from networking,multimedia,energy efficiency to healthcare,food security,road safety and disaster risk reduction.展开更多
On September 1st,the 18th Chi na-LAC Business Summit Promotion Conference opened in Beijing.Chinese and foreign vips gathered to prepare for the 18th China LAC Business Summit,planned for Zhengzhou,Henan,from Novemb...On September 1st,the 18th Chi na-LAC Business Summit Promotion Conference opened in Beijing.Chinese and foreign vips gathered to prepare for the 18th China LAC Business Summit,planned for Zhengzhou,Henan,from November 3rd to 4th.展开更多
The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of ...The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of Daily Chemical(RIDCI),was held in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province.The event brought together over 230 representatives from government agencies,industry associations,and leading enterprises to contribute insights for the high-quality development of China's daily chemical industry.展开更多
文摘Nowadays,multilateral consultative mechanism is gradually becoming a mainstream approach in the contemporary international system.As one of the most important international collective player,the European Union(EU) has been engaging in multilateral cooperation and consultation since its inception.It has also been promoting a plural world through advocacy and action.The EU and the Latin America/Caribbean(LAC) Countries summits are considered a stability mechanism for promoting bi-regional dialogues.Nevertheless,after 10 years of bi-regional strategic partnership construction,the EU and LAC relations are currently experiencing a difficult phase,suggesting it is time to reform.The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages as well as the challenges to EU-LAC relations from the perspective of bi-regional summits,and to assess the short-term trend of their relations in the near
文摘As the first mountaineering team to challenge the fourteen world's highest mountain summits,these Chinese mountaineers have finally realized their dream.They are all ethnic Tibetans and have gone through hardship and dangers over the years;some of them have even contributed their lives to the realization of the project.Finally,three of them have accomplished it and set a marvelous record in world mountaineering that is unprecedented.
文摘Spot elevations published on historical U.S.Geological Survey topographic maps were established as needed to enhance information imparted by the quadrangle’s contours.In addition to other features,labels were routinely placed on mountain summits.While some elevations were established through field survey triangulation,many were computed during photogrammetric stereo-compilation.Today,Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)receivers have replaced expensive triangulation methods.However,since GNSS measurements require visiting the feature location,a national dataset containing high-accuracy spot elevations has not yet been created.Consequently,modern U.S.Topo maps are devoid of mountain peak or other spot elevations.Still,topographic map users continue to demand the display of spot heights.Therefore,a pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of automatically generating elevation values at named U.S.summits using available elevation data.The devised method uses an uphill stepping technique to find the most likely highest point in subsequently higher-resolution elevation models.Resulting elevation values are compared to other published sources.Results from 196 summits indicate that values derived from lidar are generally higher,whereas those populated from the one-third arcsecond USGS Seamless 3DEP elevation dataset are generally lower.A thorough understanding of these relationships require the evaluation of more points.
文摘This year’s G8 summit, featuring a host of developing nations to boot, attempts to make good on previous promises and fulfill new ones As a political rendezvous for eight of the most developed countries in the world, namely the United States,
文摘Summit diplomacy is an important practical form of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era and is becoming an increasingly important platform through which China can enhance its international discourse power and practice genuine multilateralism.In this new era,China's summit diplomacy is committed to the Chinese concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity,promoting the in-depth and solid implementation of Chinese solutions,and focusing on the Global Development Initiative,the Global Security Initiative,the Global Civilization Initiative,and the Global Governance Initiative.It is also committed to fostering political mutual trust among major countries and safeguarding peace and stability in the international system.Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy,China has participated in and initiated multilateral summit mechanisms,strengthened cross-regional cooperation,and promoted the representation and discourse power of developing countries in global governance.This has led to important contributions being made to the development of a more inclusive and equitable multilateral framework for international cooperation.At present,China's summit diplomacy is facing new opportunities and challenges.More rational and systematic strategic trade-offs and arrangements are needed between institutional expansion and operational efficiency,consensus achievement and outcome implementation,and diplomatic practice and national development goals.
基金funded by the program‘Evolution of Middle East Politics and Momentous Changes Unseen in a Century’of the Innovation Team of Shanghai International Studies University[2020114046]the program‘Impacts of Islam on the Contemporary International Relations’by the National Social Science Foundation of China[21BZJ054].
文摘The‘Three Summits’are three specific diplomatic events,namely the China-Saudi Arabia Summit(Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Saudi Arabia),China-Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC)Summit and China-Arab States Summit for Cooperation and Development.The realisation of President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Saudi Arabia came from the following three reasons:firstly,both sides seised the opportunity to push bilateral relations forward;secondly,both sides valued each other’s comprehensive strength and influence;thirdly,both sides made it a common goal to build the‘Belt and Road’and promote the docking of their strategies.The mending of relations within the GCC states has laid the groundwork for a successful China-GCC Summit,and China is also focussing on maintaining a balance between Saudi Arabia and other GCC members,with a growing trend of GCC states’‘looking eastward’.The success of the China-Arab States Summit is due to the background of profound changes unseen in a century and the opening of the post-pandemic era,as well as to the promotion of China’s head-of-state diplomacy,in addition to the solid foundation of cooperation that already exists between China and Arab world.The‘Three Summits’became a new starting point for China’s diplomacy with the Arab countries after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC),providing an opportunity for the Chinese President to hold several bilateral meetings with Arab leaders.In short,‘Belt and Road’cooperation between China and Arab countries will continue to expand in the future,and the two sides will work together to promote the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future.The strategic partnership between China and the GCC will be strengthened,and the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia will continue to develop.
文摘The challenge of nuclear security is the one shared by the international community as a whole.According to the IAEA,the term"nuclear security"refers to the prevention and detection of,and response to,theft,sabotage,unauthorized access,illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material,other radioactive substances or their
文摘[Objective]As hydrogen energy has gained new momentum recently,analyzing the economic and social impacts of developing a hydrogen energy sector can inform further policy formation and investment decision making in this regard.[Method]Considering the increasingly important role of East Asia Summit(EAS)region in both economic growth and green energy transition,this paper developed a demand-driven model for the hydrogen energy supply chains to comprehensively and quantitatively evaluate the economic and social impacts hydrogen energy development in the EAS region.[Result]This model provides estimates of the capital investment required,the number of new jobs created,the potential carbon emissions reduction,the subsidies needed in the early stages of development,and the impacts on key energy security indicators.[Conclusion]This study find that hydrogen energy development has a significant job creation effect,and that the total investment and the fiscal burden appear to be manageable for countries in the EAS region.In addition to substantial carbon emissions reduction,positive social impacts also include general improvements in energy security indicators.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi Jinping's remarks follow。
文摘In a small village nestled at the foot of a towering mountain lived a young woman named Maya.She had always been fascinated by the mountains majestic beauty and often dreamed of reaching its summit.Every day,she would look up at the peak,imagining what it would be like to stand on top of the mountain,and see the world from that height.
文摘IN his video speech to the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York on September 24,Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDC)—the efforts taken by each country to reduce their emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech during the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana,Kazakhstan,June 17,2025.The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana on Tuesday.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the summit.Xi,Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov,Tajik President Emomali Rahmon,Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the summit.
文摘The largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)was convened in China’s northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,2025,bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations and sending a strong signal for global cooperation,development,and shared future in an age of global uncertainties.Hosting 10 member states.
文摘The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has developed into an important international mechanism for global governance and international cooperation.THE largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)was convened in China’s northern port city of Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,2025,bringing together leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations.
文摘The 20th G20 Summit will be held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from 22 to 23 November.On the eve of this important event,we take a look at President Xi Jinping’s key remarks delivered at previous G20 Summits.Selected excerpts follow:China will always be a member of the Global South,a reliable long-term partner of fellow developing countries,and a doer and go-getter working for the cause of global development.A single flower does not make spring.China wants to see a hundred flowers in full blossom and will go hand in hand with fellow developing countries towards modernisation.
文摘OVERVIEW OF WYSS The World Young Scientist Summit(WYSS),co-hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province,is centered on the theme"Converging the World's Talents,Creating a Better Future."The event has been held annually for six consecutive years since its inception.In 2019,Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the first WYSS,emphasizing that"the future of science and technology is dependent on the young."The following year,United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also sent a letter to the attending young scientists.
文摘As new innovation ecosystems emerge around AI,standards will be essential in bringing these ecosystems to the global scale.Our recent AI for Good Global Summit 2025 showcased our progress on AI standards in areas from networking,multimedia,energy efficiency to healthcare,food security,road safety and disaster risk reduction.
文摘On September 1st,the 18th Chi na-LAC Business Summit Promotion Conference opened in Beijing.Chinese and foreign vips gathered to prepare for the 18th China LAC Business Summit,planned for Zhengzhou,Henan,from November 3rd to 4th.
文摘The“2025 China New-Formulation Detergent Products Development Conference & 2025 China Daily Chemicals Biodegradable,Recyclable,Renewable Technology Innovation Summit”,cohosted by the China Research Institute of Daily Chemical(RIDCI),was held in Yangzhou,Jiangsu Province.The event brought together over 230 representatives from government agencies,industry associations,and leading enterprises to contribute insights for the high-quality development of China's daily chemical industry.
