I am delighted to attend this seminar entitled "Situation in Europe and China-Europe Relations".Today, both political and economic landscapes of the world are undergoing profound and complex changes. Under the new circumstances, it will be ... [FULL TEXT]

The rhetoric is growing hotter among China, most of its Southeast Asian neighbors, and the United States. Earlier this month, the U.S. State Department took the unusual step of issuing a press statement that singled out Chinese behavior for... [FULL TEXT]

Despite rising tensions over the South China Sea, conflict can and should be averted. It can be avoided because, even though conflicting interests exist, the shared interests at stake are more salient than the points of disagreement. It sho... [FULL TEXT]

Managing the situation in the South China Sea has proven to be difficult. In this context the role that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can play is of particular interest. Some of the complexities involved were displayed ... [FULL TEXT]

The Asia-Pacific region is very dynamic and fast changing, not only in economic terms but also in security terms. Three recent developments will have profound implication on regional security.The first development is the continued growth of... [FULL TEXT]