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’s Maritime Silk Road of the 21st Century directly affects Asia’s future prosperity.Because the strategic goals of mutual consultation,joint construction and shared results with all the coastal countries concer...China’s Maritime Silk Road of the 21st Century directly affects Asia’s future prosperity.Because the strategic goals of mutual consultation,joint construction and shared results with all the coastal countries concerned will take unswerving cooperative effort,completion of the Maritime Silk Road will profoundly impact international relations.While moving ahead,China must guard against over-extension.展开更多
An international academic symposium for the'60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia: Cooperation and Development'was held on May 12-13th at China Institutes of ...An international academic symposium for the'60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia: Cooperation and Development'was held on May 12-13th at China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.vips from the Institute for Strategic Studies of Mongolia,the Institute of International Studies of Mongolia Academy of Sciences,the Government Agency of Mongolian National Development and Innovation Committee,the National University of Mongolia,the Mongolian Development Institute, the Embassy of Mongolia in China took part in the symposium.Experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the Ministry of Commerce,the Institute for Asia-Pacific Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Science, Peking University,and the University of Inner Mongolia also joined the symposium.The symposium focused on current relations,problems and prospects for cooperation between China and Mongolia.The main issues discussed were:展开更多
There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, ...There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, exerting blockades on land, sea and aviation on June 5, 2017, with the excuse that Qatar supports terrorism- and damages regional security. Sandi Arabia and other gulf countries have issued an ultimatum on June 23, giving Qatar to 10 days to meet their 13 requirements. For a time, the Saudi-led group became the media hot word. The Gulf, once a rare peaceful land under the impact of the Arab Spring, now falls into chaos. The GCC in fact has split. This is another major diplomatic adventure that Saudi Arabia has taken in recent years.展开更多
In recent years,the European Union(EU)has shown an obvious trend toward French sensibilities in terms of integration,economic development concept,and strategic culture.First,the monetary policies of the eurozone and t...In recent years,the European Union(EU)has shown an obvious trend toward French sensibilities in terms of integration,economic development concept,and strategic culture.First,the monetary policies of the eurozone and the fiscal policies of the EU have become more redistributive in nature,reflecting the solidarity ideals of France.Second,France’s deep-rooted“economic patriotism”is translating more into industrial policy and protectionism at the EU level.Third,the French concepts of“European sovereignty”and“strategic autonomy”are becoming the geopolitical direction of the EU.The trend of Francization of the EU is not only the result of direct efforts by the Macron government,but also closely related to the world situation and internal changes of the EU,especially changes to the social and political ecology of the United States and Brexit.In general,the Francization of the EU is a long-term trend,but it is also a nonlinear development,which may be more or less evident coinciding with the changes in the French government,the changes within the EU,and the changes of the world situation at large.The ultimate outcome is also uncertain,leading either to a more federal EU or to fragmentation and backsliding as internal tensions rise.Regardless of the outcome,the Francization of the EU is certain to have profound geopolitical consequences.展开更多
A number of significant events in 2008-2009,such as the Russia-Georgia conflict,the Beijing Olympics,the global financial crisis,the continuing threat of international terrorism and the worldwide spread of the H1N1 vi...A number of significant events in 2008-2009,such as the Russia-Georgia conflict,the Beijing Olympics,the global financial crisis,the continuing threat of international terrorism and the worldwide spread of the H1N1 virus,may herald the close of the post-Cold War era.A new epoch is dawning,characterized by the collective rise of emerging powers and by increased global cooperation in response to the common concerns of the planet.America,Europe,Japan,Russia,India,Australia and other world powers are contemplating new strategic options to meet these changing circumstances.As a major driving force behind this phenomenon,China faces pressures for self-change and global change at the same time.It is obviously a task more formidable than that confronting the rest of the world.It requires China to redefine its role in the new era and make its strategic choices more rational and multi-directional in nature.展开更多
'Latin America has become China's backyard'was a new idea espoused recently by Mr.Tim Johnson,a correspondent of the United States.This concept at once became a central topic of interest for the American p...'Latin America has become China's backyard'was a new idea espoused recently by Mr.Tim Johnson,a correspondent of the United States.This concept at once became a central topic of interest for the American press,Chinese newspapers as well as the international media. Has Latin America become China's backyard? Is there any ground for skepticism about the China-Latin America relationship? Does China have the intention or capacity to challenge the U.S.dominance in the Western Hemisphere? How should China interact with the U.S.in that region? These are the fresh issues that require removal of misunderstanding between China and the U.S.展开更多
China is one of the largest Asian countries,sharing land borders with 14 countries and sea borders with 6 countries.It has a 22,000-kilometer land border,an 18,000-kilometer mainland coastline and a 14,000-kiolmeter i...China is one of the largest Asian countries,sharing land borders with 14 countries and sea borders with 6 countries.It has a 22,000-kilometer land border,an 18,000-kilometer mainland coastline and a 14,000-kiolmeter island coastline.Maritime frontiers have a great impact on the展开更多
The first decade of the 21st century has been an important period for Latin America’s modernization. In the face of rapid economic globalization and a changing global order,most countries in the region have been care...The first decade of the 21st century has been an important period for Latin America’s modernization. In the face of rapid economic globalization and a changing global order,most countries in the region have been carefully reflecting on their development paths. After a decade of adjustments and reforms,great changes have been seen in terms of politics,economics,society,and diplomacy.Many governments in the region are also facing serious challenges. The next decade will therefore also be a key period for the continuing modernization of Latin America,a promising region.展开更多
Introduced by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and inherited and developed by Fumio Kishida,Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy has gradually taken shape.This strategy can be deemed a broad vision,covering a wide r...Introduced by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and inherited and developed by Fumio Kishida,Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy has gradually taken shape.This strategy can be deemed a broad vision,covering a wide range of topics and an extensive network of partners,with a strong trend of pan-securitization.It is a comprehensive inter national st rateg y based on Japan's alliance policy and China containment strategy,following a global,security-oriented approach.Driven by considerations such as maintaining its economic status,realizing its long-cherished dream of becoming a political powerhouse,and containing China,Japan has stepped up its“Indo–Pacific”strategy,which may influence global development,undermine regional maritime security,and impede China's reunification process.Meanwhile,Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy faces the triple challenge of a strategic overdraft,the unstable economic foundations,and the weak external support.These constraints may not suffice to reverse the direction of Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy in the short term but will limit its effectiveness.展开更多
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) suffered a crushing defeat in the August 30th general election to the House of Representatives.This was due to a change in election rules,the decline of LDP's tradi...Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) suffered a crushing defeat in the August 30th general election to the House of Representatives.This was due to a change in election rules,the decline of LDP's traditional bases of support,and the long-standing internal problems.If the LDP now fails to respond to these changed realities,it will further lose credibility with the Japanese people.展开更多
International relations are interactions mainly between states and between international organizations. Since states and organizations are made up of people, these interactions are influenced by human nature. This is ...International relations are interactions mainly between states and between international organizations. Since states and organizations are made up of people, these interactions are influenced by human nature. This is the same for Sino-U.S. relations as can be seen by recent developments which show the influences of human thinking and cultural values. The improvement seen in their relations has been cemented by a fostering of mutual understanding and commonality of cultural values. Positive development acquired during diplomatic interactions offer useful lessons for future cooperation. Relations between China and the U.S. can be further improved by learning from history, having a clearer perception and building mutual trust.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
基金part of "Promoting the Building of the‘Maritime Silk Road’of the 21st Century,"a key project of the National Social Science Fund(Ratification No.14AZD055)
文摘China’s Maritime Silk Road of the 21st Century directly affects Asia’s future prosperity.Because the strategic goals of mutual consultation,joint construction and shared results with all the coastal countries concerned will take unswerving cooperative effort,completion of the Maritime Silk Road will profoundly impact international relations.While moving ahead,China must guard against over-extension.
文摘An international academic symposium for the'60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia: Cooperation and Development'was held on May 12-13th at China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.vips from the Institute for Strategic Studies of Mongolia,the Institute of International Studies of Mongolia Academy of Sciences,the Government Agency of Mongolian National Development and Innovation Committee,the National University of Mongolia,the Mongolian Development Institute, the Embassy of Mongolia in China took part in the symposium.Experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the Ministry of Commerce,the Institute for Asia-Pacific Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Science, Peking University,and the University of Inner Mongolia also joined the symposium.The symposium focused on current relations,problems and prospects for cooperation between China and Mongolia.The main issues discussed were:
文摘There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, exerting blockades on land, sea and aviation on June 5, 2017, with the excuse that Qatar supports terrorism- and damages regional security. Sandi Arabia and other gulf countries have issued an ultimatum on June 23, giving Qatar to 10 days to meet their 13 requirements. For a time, the Saudi-led group became the media hot word. The Gulf, once a rare peaceful land under the impact of the Arab Spring, now falls into chaos. The GCC in fact has split. This is another major diplomatic adventure that Saudi Arabia has taken in recent years.
文摘In recent years,the European Union(EU)has shown an obvious trend toward French sensibilities in terms of integration,economic development concept,and strategic culture.First,the monetary policies of the eurozone and the fiscal policies of the EU have become more redistributive in nature,reflecting the solidarity ideals of France.Second,France’s deep-rooted“economic patriotism”is translating more into industrial policy and protectionism at the EU level.Third,the French concepts of“European sovereignty”and“strategic autonomy”are becoming the geopolitical direction of the EU.The trend of Francization of the EU is not only the result of direct efforts by the Macron government,but also closely related to the world situation and internal changes of the EU,especially changes to the social and political ecology of the United States and Brexit.In general,the Francization of the EU is a long-term trend,but it is also a nonlinear development,which may be more or less evident coinciding with the changes in the French government,the changes within the EU,and the changes of the world situation at large.The ultimate outcome is also uncertain,leading either to a more federal EU or to fragmentation and backsliding as internal tensions rise.Regardless of the outcome,the Francization of the EU is certain to have profound geopolitical consequences.
文摘A number of significant events in 2008-2009,such as the Russia-Georgia conflict,the Beijing Olympics,the global financial crisis,the continuing threat of international terrorism and the worldwide spread of the H1N1 virus,may herald the close of the post-Cold War era.A new epoch is dawning,characterized by the collective rise of emerging powers and by increased global cooperation in response to the common concerns of the planet.America,Europe,Japan,Russia,India,Australia and other world powers are contemplating new strategic options to meet these changing circumstances.As a major driving force behind this phenomenon,China faces pressures for self-change and global change at the same time.It is obviously a task more formidable than that confronting the rest of the world.It requires China to redefine its role in the new era and make its strategic choices more rational and multi-directional in nature.
文摘'Latin America has become China's backyard'was a new idea espoused recently by Mr.Tim Johnson,a correspondent of the United States.This concept at once became a central topic of interest for the American press,Chinese newspapers as well as the international media. Has Latin America become China's backyard? Is there any ground for skepticism about the China-Latin America relationship? Does China have the intention or capacity to challenge the U.S.dominance in the Western Hemisphere? How should China interact with the U.S.in that region? These are the fresh issues that require removal of misunderstanding between China and the U.S.
文摘China is one of the largest Asian countries,sharing land borders with 14 countries and sea borders with 6 countries.It has a 22,000-kilometer land border,an 18,000-kilometer mainland coastline and a 14,000-kiolmeter island coastline.Maritime frontiers have a great impact on the
文摘The first decade of the 21st century has been an important period for Latin America’s modernization. In the face of rapid economic globalization and a changing global order,most countries in the region have been carefully reflecting on their development paths. After a decade of adjustments and reforms,great changes have been seen in terms of politics,economics,society,and diplomacy.Many governments in the region are also facing serious challenges. The next decade will therefore also be a key period for the continuing modernization of Latin America,a promising region.
文摘Introduced by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and inherited and developed by Fumio Kishida,Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy has gradually taken shape.This strategy can be deemed a broad vision,covering a wide range of topics and an extensive network of partners,with a strong trend of pan-securitization.It is a comprehensive inter national st rateg y based on Japan's alliance policy and China containment strategy,following a global,security-oriented approach.Driven by considerations such as maintaining its economic status,realizing its long-cherished dream of becoming a political powerhouse,and containing China,Japan has stepped up its“Indo–Pacific”strategy,which may influence global development,undermine regional maritime security,and impede China's reunification process.Meanwhile,Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy faces the triple challenge of a strategic overdraft,the unstable economic foundations,and the weak external support.These constraints may not suffice to reverse the direction of Japan's“Indo–Pacific”strategy in the short term but will limit its effectiveness.
文摘Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) suffered a crushing defeat in the August 30th general election to the House of Representatives.This was due to a change in election rules,the decline of LDP's traditional bases of support,and the long-standing internal problems.If the LDP now fails to respond to these changed realities,it will further lose credibility with the Japanese people.
文摘International relations are interactions mainly between states and between international organizations. Since states and organizations are made up of people, these interactions are influenced by human nature. This is the same for Sino-U.S. relations as can be seen by recent developments which show the influences of human thinking and cultural values. The improvement seen in their relations has been cemented by a fostering of mutual understanding and commonality of cultural values. Positive development acquired during diplomatic interactions offer useful lessons for future cooperation. Relations between China and the U.S. can be further improved by learning from history, having a clearer perception and building mutual trust.
