To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations hosted a two-day seminar titled "The Changing world and China" on September 4-5 in Beijing. The first-day semi...To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations hosted a two-day seminar titled "The Changing world and China" on September 4-5 in Beijing. The first-day seminar was held in the Shangri-la Hotel. Mr. Zhang Zhijun, Chinese展开更多
China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) hosted an international symposium on China and the Changing World on September 4-5, 2010 to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Four
In recent years,against the backdrop of profound geopolitical changes,the European Union(EU)has been deeply mired in an industrial predicament,showing signs of shrinking production,capital outflows,relocation of produ...In recent years,against the backdrop of profound geopolitical changes,the European Union(EU)has been deeply mired in an industrial predicament,showing signs of shrinking production,capital outflows,relocation of production capacity,and lagging development in future industries.The primary causes of this situation include the energy supply crisis stemming from the decoupling from Russian energy,the impact of America's unilateral trade policy,structural flaws within the EU itself,and the intensification of global industrial competition.To overcome these challenges,the EU has introduced a series of new industrial policies,aiming at revitalizing its industries by strengthening support for local manufacturing,enhancing protective mechanisms for its domestic production,building diversified supply chains,and prioritizing the development of military industry.However,due to multiple obstacles such as heavy external dependence,significant funding gaps,internal divisions,and strategic short-sightedness,the EU still faces a long and arduous journey in its industrial revival.展开更多
Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,the European Union(EU)has imposed multiple rounds of systematic economic sanctions on Russia,covering key areas such as finance,energy,trade,and technology,in an attempt to wea...Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,the European Union(EU)has imposed multiple rounds of systematic economic sanctions on Russia,covering key areas such as finance,energy,trade,and technology,in an attempt to weaken Russia's war capacity.In response,Russia has taken forceful measures,legitimizing its counteractions through legal tools,hedging EU sanctions with economic and financial instruments,and leveraging resources as a“weapon.”Additionally,Russia has reinforced its defense through internal structural adjustments,seeking strategic breakthroughs by diversifying foreign relations.These measures have effectively mitigated the impact of EU sanctions,increased EU costs in carrying out the sanctions,and prevented the EU from achieving its intended political objectives.Currently,Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues,with its foreign cooperation pattern and development path undergoing significant shifts.Specifically,Russia is accelerating its“turn to the East”in terms of foreign economic relations,and its development model is becoming increasingly conservative and security-oriented.As its confrontation with the EU enters a prolonged phase,Russia,while striving to maintain overall economic stability,faces numerous challenges and long-term risks threatening its economic transformation and reorientation of foreign cooperation.The difficulties awaiting its future counteractions will even increase.展开更多
Latin American countries possess rich resources of critical minerals,which have long underpinned their economic growth and social advancement.Meanwhile,however,these countries are grappling with excessive external dep...Latin American countries possess rich resources of critical minerals,which have long underpinned their economic growth and social advancement.Meanwhile,however,these countries are grappling with excessive external dependency,underdeveloped industrial chains,low value-added exports,and weak international discourse power.In recent years,due to various external and internal factors,such as the restructuring of the global supply chains,the intensification of major-country rivalry,the transformation of regional development patterns,and the resurgence of resource nationalism,Latin American countries have been more aware of the strategic value and security attribute of critical minerals.Increasingly,they have strengthened the strategic governance of these resources from the national security perspective to defend national sovereignty over resources,enhance the resilience of their supply chains,improve industrial independence,and protect ecological security.Towards these ends,Latin American countries have been actively exploring and developing critical minerals strategies that align with global geopolitical changes and regional transformation needs.In practice,Latin American countries have tightened their control over critical minerals,considered both short-term economic gains and long-term development interests,balanced environmental protection and social responsibility,and conducted international mining cooperation based on the principles of diversity and balance.They are striving to maximize their security and development interests by seeking high-level security and high-quality development of critical mineral resources.展开更多
Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-...Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-Europe relations.The imbalance in relations between the US and Europe has become even more pronounced.Whether in important fields such as the economy,finance,science and technology,or the military,the gap between the European Union and the United States is widening.Meanwhile,Europe's dependence on the United States is also increasing.Especially since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,it has formed an all-round dependence on the United States in terms of security,energy,markets,as well as capital and technology.The increasing imbalance in US-Europe relations has triggered anxiety in Europe,including concerns that Europe might become a“vassal”of the United States.During Trump's second term,Europe may be more inclined to cater to the United States and submit to its demands more often.However,under internal and external pressures,it may also accelerate the process of promoting strategic autonomy.Where the European Union will go will largely depend on the direction and intensity of policy adjustments during Trump's second term.展开更多
Sea lines of communication(SLOCs)security has long been a strategic concern for major powers.Following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China,the country’s focus was on the traditional security aspects ...Sea lines of communication(SLOCs)security has long been a strategic concern for major powers.Following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China,the country’s focus was on the traditional security aspects of its SLOCs.Since the reform and opening-up era-and especially after the end of the Cold War-China has shifted its emphasis toward economic security.China’s SLOCs security bears on multiple dimensions of a holistic approach to national security,encompassing economic security,the safety of its citizens.展开更多
As a major principle underlying the Communist Party of China's(CPC)governance in the new era and a core piece of its holistic approach to national security,ensuring both development and security emphasizes compreh...As a major principle underlying the Communist Party of China's(CPC)governance in the new era and a core piece of its holistic approach to national security,ensuring both development and security emphasizes comprehensive governance from a long-term perspective and influences the world with its global vision.It keeps pace with the times by prioritizing innovative areas and is of great theoretical and practical significance.On the new journey ahead,we must firmly ensure both development and security.More importantly,we must ensure both high-quality development and high-level security,safeguarding the former through the latter.This is an urgent requirement we face in today's world,which has entered a period of turbulence and transformation characterized by increasing complexity.Confronted with the formidable tasks of promoting reform and development while maintaining stability at home and the grave challenges brought about by international turbulence and changes,we must earnestly implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the third plenary session of the 20th Party Central Committee.We should ensure secure and sustainable development,accelerate efforts to modernize China's national security system and capacity,foster high-level security,and improve the mechanisms for preserving national security in foreign-related affairs.In short,we should strive to achieve a positive interplay between high-quality development and high-level security,so as to effectively safeguard Chinese modernization.展开更多
文摘To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations hosted a two-day seminar titled "The Changing world and China" on September 4-5 in Beijing. The first-day seminar was held in the Shangri-la Hotel. Mr. Zhang Zhijun, Chinese
文摘China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) hosted an international symposium on China and the Changing World on September 4-5, 2010 to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Four
文摘In recent years,against the backdrop of profound geopolitical changes,the European Union(EU)has been deeply mired in an industrial predicament,showing signs of shrinking production,capital outflows,relocation of production capacity,and lagging development in future industries.The primary causes of this situation include the energy supply crisis stemming from the decoupling from Russian energy,the impact of America's unilateral trade policy,structural flaws within the EU itself,and the intensification of global industrial competition.To overcome these challenges,the EU has introduced a series of new industrial policies,aiming at revitalizing its industries by strengthening support for local manufacturing,enhancing protective mechanisms for its domestic production,building diversified supply chains,and prioritizing the development of military industry.However,due to multiple obstacles such as heavy external dependence,significant funding gaps,internal divisions,and strategic short-sightedness,the EU still faces a long and arduous journey in its industrial revival.
文摘Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,the European Union(EU)has imposed multiple rounds of systematic economic sanctions on Russia,covering key areas such as finance,energy,trade,and technology,in an attempt to weaken Russia's war capacity.In response,Russia has taken forceful measures,legitimizing its counteractions through legal tools,hedging EU sanctions with economic and financial instruments,and leveraging resources as a“weapon.”Additionally,Russia has reinforced its defense through internal structural adjustments,seeking strategic breakthroughs by diversifying foreign relations.These measures have effectively mitigated the impact of EU sanctions,increased EU costs in carrying out the sanctions,and prevented the EU from achieving its intended political objectives.Currently,Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues,with its foreign cooperation pattern and development path undergoing significant shifts.Specifically,Russia is accelerating its“turn to the East”in terms of foreign economic relations,and its development model is becoming increasingly conservative and security-oriented.As its confrontation with the EU enters a prolonged phase,Russia,while striving to maintain overall economic stability,faces numerous challenges and long-term risks threatening its economic transformation and reorientation of foreign cooperation.The difficulties awaiting its future counteractions will even increase.
文摘Latin American countries possess rich resources of critical minerals,which have long underpinned their economic growth and social advancement.Meanwhile,however,these countries are grappling with excessive external dependency,underdeveloped industrial chains,low value-added exports,and weak international discourse power.In recent years,due to various external and internal factors,such as the restructuring of the global supply chains,the intensification of major-country rivalry,the transformation of regional development patterns,and the resurgence of resource nationalism,Latin American countries have been more aware of the strategic value and security attribute of critical minerals.Increasingly,they have strengthened the strategic governance of these resources from the national security perspective to defend national sovereignty over resources,enhance the resilience of their supply chains,improve industrial independence,and protect ecological security.Towards these ends,Latin American countries have been actively exploring and developing critical minerals strategies that align with global geopolitical changes and regional transformation needs.In practice,Latin American countries have tightened their control over critical minerals,considered both short-term economic gains and long-term development interests,balanced environmental protection and social responsibility,and conducted international mining cooperation based on the principles of diversity and balance.They are striving to maximize their security and development interests by seeking high-level security and high-quality development of critical mineral resources.
文摘Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-Europe relations.The imbalance in relations between the US and Europe has become even more pronounced.Whether in important fields such as the economy,finance,science and technology,or the military,the gap between the European Union and the United States is widening.Meanwhile,Europe's dependence on the United States is also increasing.Especially since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,it has formed an all-round dependence on the United States in terms of security,energy,markets,as well as capital and technology.The increasing imbalance in US-Europe relations has triggered anxiety in Europe,including concerns that Europe might become a“vassal”of the United States.During Trump's second term,Europe may be more inclined to cater to the United States and submit to its demands more often.However,under internal and external pressures,it may also accelerate the process of promoting strategic autonomy.Where the European Union will go will largely depend on the direction and intensity of policy adjustments during Trump's second term.
文摘Sea lines of communication(SLOCs)security has long been a strategic concern for major powers.Following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China,the country’s focus was on the traditional security aspects of its SLOCs.Since the reform and opening-up era-and especially after the end of the Cold War-China has shifted its emphasis toward economic security.China’s SLOCs security bears on multiple dimensions of a holistic approach to national security,encompassing economic security,the safety of its citizens.
文摘As a major principle underlying the Communist Party of China's(CPC)governance in the new era and a core piece of its holistic approach to national security,ensuring both development and security emphasizes comprehensive governance from a long-term perspective and influences the world with its global vision.It keeps pace with the times by prioritizing innovative areas and is of great theoretical and practical significance.On the new journey ahead,we must firmly ensure both development and security.More importantly,we must ensure both high-quality development and high-level security,safeguarding the former through the latter.This is an urgent requirement we face in today's world,which has entered a period of turbulence and transformation characterized by increasing complexity.Confronted with the formidable tasks of promoting reform and development while maintaining stability at home and the grave challenges brought about by international turbulence and changes,we must earnestly implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the third plenary session of the 20th Party Central Committee.We should ensure secure and sustainable development,accelerate efforts to modernize China's national security system and capacity,foster high-level security,and improve the mechanisms for preserving national security in foreign-related affairs.In short,we should strive to achieve a positive interplay between high-quality development and high-level security,so as to effectively safeguard Chinese modernization.
