IR & Foreign Affairs
  • Seeking for the International Relations Based on the Concept...
    2016-12-26 Yang Jiemian
    Jiemian YANG’s Talk at the Themed Forum #2 of the Fourth Annual Conference of World Cultural Forum (Taihu, China) in Macao on June 8, 2016In recent years China has been advocating the concept of the Community of Shared Future. Diploma... [FULL TEXT]
  • Is the Iran Nuclear Issue Resolved?
    2016-12-26 Jin Liangxiang
    The year 2015 witnessed intensive international efforts in dealing with the Iran nuclear issue, which finally resulted in the signing of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actions) on July 14. The world has reasons to feel relaxed since the... [FULL TEXT]
  • China’s Emerging Cyberspace Strategy
    2016-12-26 Lu Chuanying
    A closer look at China’s cyber strategy, and what it means for the world. China has been the center of attention on cyber issues and one of the very few countries yet to publish a report on its cyberspace strategy. People outside Ch... [FULL TEXT]
  • PRESIDENT BUHARI’S BALANCING ACT BETWEEN THE US AND CHINA
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    To restore domestic economic stability, President Buhari seeks to navigate between both the US and China. His first steps encourage hope.Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari concluded a successful visit in Beijing. From China’s standp... [FULL TEXT]
  • Iran’s Economy after the Sanctions Deal: Why the New US Hurd...
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    Today, the Iran nuclear deal is effective. Yet, Iran’s efforts to attract foreign investment and accelerate growth and prosperity face new hurdles, which seem to reflect Washington’s efforts to dent the agreement.Last January, t... [FULL TEXT]
  • Overcoming Myanmar's Myitsone Dam conundrum
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    In 2009, Myanmar agreed on the huge dam project with Chinese contractors; in 2011, it was suspended. As the new government must decide its future, it is closely watched by both Chinese and international investors.In 2009, after years of tal... [FULL TEXT]
  • PHILIPPINES 2016: NAVIGATING BETWEEN THE US AND CHINA
    2016-12-26 Den Steinbock
    In the past six years, Washington and Manila have been cementing a military alliance, which is reassuring to many Filipinos but leaves some apprehensive – including the leading presidential contenders.On May 9, the Philippines will vo... [FULL TEXT]
  • India seeks interests from geopolitical tension
    2016-12-26 Liu Zongyi
    The 14th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of China, Russia and India is scheduled to convene in Moscow on Monday. The meeting comes in the backdrop of the just concluded India visit of US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, during which the US and... [FULL TEXT]
  • Can Nepal be bridge between China, India?
    2016-12-26 Liu Zongyi
    Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli just concluded a week-long visit to China. During his stay, Oli and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signed agreements of cooperation covering the areas of transportation, cross-border trade, energy and finan... [FULL TEXT]
  • Three Features in China’s Diplomatic Thinking
    2017-01-04 Yang Jiemian
    China’s diplomatic thinking has taken on three features since the CPC’s 18th National Congress in late 2012.First, it emphasizes following and promoting the trends of the day. From a Chinese perspective, peace, development, coop... [FULL TEXT]