A recent U.S.attack against China,fueled by President Donald Trump’s belligerent rhetoric,uses the law as a weapon.Trump blames China for the novel coronavirus pandemic by calling COVID-19“Chinese virus.”In doing s...A recent U.S.attack against China,fueled by President Donald Trump’s belligerent rhetoric,uses the law as a weapon.Trump blames China for the novel coronavirus pandemic by calling COVID-19“Chinese virus.”In doing so,he assumed to be freed from all risks and responsibilities,and encouraged Sinophobia in his country,where the Chinese represent the second-largest immigrant group after the Mexicans.It was expected that the“America First”doctrine would lead to a protectionism foreign policy,even unilateralist policy in some issues.However,such doctrine should not be implemented without considering the minimum standards of good diplomacy and international law.展开更多
THE 19th CPC National Congress will usher in a new political cycle that will be marked by the celebration of the Party’s 100th anniversary,in 2021.Along with this festive and historic date comes the promise of reachi...THE 19th CPC National Congress will usher in a new political cycle that will be marked by the celebration of the Party’s 100th anniversary,in 2021.Along with this festive and historic date comes the promise of reaching the first centennial goal established by the Xi Jinping government:To make China a"moderately pros-展开更多
THE ninth BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen,China,will take place in a different international and domestic context than that of earlier years,when BRICS nations maintained high growth rates.Currently,only China and I...THE ninth BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen,China,will take place in a different international and domestic context than that of earlier years,when BRICS nations maintained high growth rates.Currently,only China and India still maintain high growth rates.However,according to an IMF report,there will be a small decrease in India’s economic growth,with its展开更多
BRICS has entered its second decade of existence and the outcomes of the first decade were positive.The group highlighted South-South cooperation as“an important element of international efforts in the field of devel...BRICS has entered its second decade of existence and the outcomes of the first decade were positive.The group highlighted South-South cooperation as“an important element of international efforts in the field of development”(Joint Communiqué,2008),reiterated the“central role”of the G20 for global governance(Joint Statement,2009)and advocated reform of international institutions– especially the IMF,the World Bank,and the UN– in order to reflect the new reality of the international system and increase the participation of emerging economies in international decision-making processes in a way compatible with the relevance of the economies.展开更多
THE end of BRICS’s first decade takes place in a different international context from that of its early years.At its inception,BRICS countries maintained high growth rates and enjoyed greater political and social sta...THE end of BRICS’s first decade takes place in a different international context from that of its early years.At its inception,BRICS countries maintained high growth rates and enjoyed greater political and social stability.The economic crisis of 2008,which had the United States as its epicenter,gave rise to the need for greater participation of emerging economies in the process of defining the global economy’s direction.展开更多
THE WTO is an international organization whose primary purpose is to open trade for the benefit of all.It seeks to fulfill this objective through an institutional and legal framework that favors the seeking of negotia...THE WTO is an international organization whose primary purpose is to open trade for the benefit of all.It seeks to fulfill this objective through an institutional and legal framework that favors the seeking of negotiated solutions to serve diverse commercial interests of its member countries and,in case of non-compliance with WTO rules,provides a展开更多
THE amendment to the Chinese Constitution passed in March by the National People’s Congress prepares China for the decisive stage of its journey in pursuing its goal of building a moderately prosperous society by 202...THE amendment to the Chinese Constitution passed in March by the National People’s Congress prepares China for the decisive stage of its journey in pursuing its goal of building a moderately prosperous society by 2020 and a great modern socialist country by 2050.These are ambitious goals that will require a concentrated effort by the Chinese government and people to achieve them.展开更多
THE"two sessions"was imbued with particular significance this year as it was the last session of the 12th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Co...THE"two sessions"was imbued with particular significance this year as it was the last session of the 12th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).For this reason,it provided a prime opportunity to analyze President Xi’s first term in office.Numerous issues and bills were proposed and debated during the recent sessions,but展开更多
THIS year China celebrates the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC).Leading up to the commemoration,many international analysts have already started to debate China’s new foreign...THIS year China celebrates the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC).Leading up to the commemoration,many international analysts have already started to debate China’s new foreign policy and its impact on the international order.This debate has two motivating factors.The first and most important is the prediction that the Chinese economy will surpass the American economy before 2030.The other factor is the role of Chinese diplomacy in combating the pandemic,through which China has helped more than 100 countries in COVID-19 prevention,control,and vaccination,in contrast to the U.S.’lackluster responses to the pandemic.This is not a discussion about the world’s leadership profiles but a global governance model for the future.展开更多
The pandemic exposed the international political tensions arising from China’s economic ascension and the dispute over more efficient governance models adapted to contemporary demands and challenges.One declaration g...The pandemic exposed the international political tensions arising from China’s economic ascension and the dispute over more efficient governance models adapted to contemporary demands and challenges.One declaration given by an international authority figure brought this debate to the forefront of one of the greatest pandemics in the history of humanity:the director-general of the World Health Organization(WHO),Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,speaking about the measures taken by the Chinese government to contain the epidemic of COVID-19,stated that the Chinese president had shown the type of political leadership that is expected from countries facing a public health crisis of such magnitude.And,while highlighting China’s commitment to multilateralism and peace,he also said:“In fact,they(the Chinese)are protecting the rest of the world.”Trump’s reaction was soon to come and,in its wake,that of the new Brazilian extreme right-wing movement.展开更多
CHINA’S socio-economic achievements are indivisible from the wise leadership of the Communist Party of China(CPC),which on July 1,2021 celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.Therefore,any discussion of Chin...CHINA’S socio-economic achievements are indivisible from the wise leadership of the Communist Party of China(CPC),which on July 1,2021 celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.Therefore,any discussion of China’s achievements—its economic feats,eradication of extreme poverty,technological advances,modern infrastructure,and progressive development of an ecological society,among others—inevitably leads to the cognizance of the integral role of the country’s governance model in all of them.展开更多
The world features different types of democracy,with the concept rooted in the history,tradition and culture of each country.But how can we evaluate whether a country's political system is,in fact,democratic?Democ...The world features different types of democracy,with the concept rooted in the history,tradition and culture of each country.But how can we evaluate whether a country's political system is,in fact,democratic?Democracy must give people the opportunity to participate in the process of their country's development.It must be effective and change people's lives for the better.Also,the people should be the judges of their own political systems.展开更多
At the end of 2013,President Xi Jinping presented the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road,later called the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The BRI is a proposal to boost economic development ...At the end of 2013,President Xi Jinping presented the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road,later called the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The BRI is a proposal to boost economic development through investment in infrastructure that favors international trade and exchange between participating countries.Those investments boost the economy of these countries,and the infrastructure improvement that results from them has lasting effects.Ten years ago,the world economy was still suffering the consequences of the 2008 financial crisis that had started in the United States.展开更多
Among the topics on the table for the upcoming BRICS Summit in South Africa in late August,we could highlight the prominent topics related to the use of national currencies for intra-BRICS(Brazil,Russia,India,China an...Among the topics on the table for the upcoming BRICS Summit in South Africa in late August,we could highlight the prominent topics related to the use of national currencies for intra-BRICS(Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa) trade relations and the expansion of the grouping.However,a third topic deserves greater attention:cooperation in digital infrastructure for developing digital economies and governance.展开更多
After four years of Brazil on the sidelines of the world and, therefore, of history, the reelection of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president in October 2022 has reintroduced the country into the global scene wit...After four years of Brazil on the sidelines of the world and, therefore, of history, the reelection of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president in October 2022 has reintroduced the country into the global scene with the same peculiar ease seen during his first two terms from 2003 to 2010.展开更多
At the 14th BRICS Summit on June23,hosted by China in virtual format,the group's five countries—namely,Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa—issued the Beijing Declaration,which emphasized strengthening the...At the 14th BRICS Summit on June23,hosted by China in virtual format,the group's five countries—namely,Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa—issued the Beijing Declaration,which emphasized strengthening the multilateral trading system and reforming the World Trade Organization.展开更多
The Fifth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference took place at a time of increased uncerta...The Fifth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference took place at a time of increased uncertainty regarding the future of the international order.Since the 2008 financial crisis,which had the U.S.as its epicenter,China has been preparing for more challenging scenarios at the global and domestic levels.展开更多
Since the end of the Cold War,the world has embraced the idea of globalization with the promise of a free circulation of goods and people across borders.The emergence of the Internet as we know it and the creation of ...Since the end of the Cold War,the world has embraced the idea of globalization with the promise of a free circulation of goods and people across borders.The emergence of the Internet as we know it and the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the 1990s were driving forces of this ideology and,above all,of the liberal economic order.展开更多
文摘A recent U.S.attack against China,fueled by President Donald Trump’s belligerent rhetoric,uses the law as a weapon.Trump blames China for the novel coronavirus pandemic by calling COVID-19“Chinese virus.”In doing so,he assumed to be freed from all risks and responsibilities,and encouraged Sinophobia in his country,where the Chinese represent the second-largest immigrant group after the Mexicans.It was expected that the“America First”doctrine would lead to a protectionism foreign policy,even unilateralist policy in some issues.However,such doctrine should not be implemented without considering the minimum standards of good diplomacy and international law.
文摘THE 19th CPC National Congress will usher in a new political cycle that will be marked by the celebration of the Party’s 100th anniversary,in 2021.Along with this festive and historic date comes the promise of reaching the first centennial goal established by the Xi Jinping government:To make China a"moderately pros-
文摘THE ninth BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen,China,will take place in a different international and domestic context than that of earlier years,when BRICS nations maintained high growth rates.Currently,only China and India still maintain high growth rates.However,according to an IMF report,there will be a small decrease in India’s economic growth,with its
文摘BRICS has entered its second decade of existence and the outcomes of the first decade were positive.The group highlighted South-South cooperation as“an important element of international efforts in the field of development”(Joint Communiqué,2008),reiterated the“central role”of the G20 for global governance(Joint Statement,2009)and advocated reform of international institutions– especially the IMF,the World Bank,and the UN– in order to reflect the new reality of the international system and increase the participation of emerging economies in international decision-making processes in a way compatible with the relevance of the economies.
文摘THE end of BRICS’s first decade takes place in a different international context from that of its early years.At its inception,BRICS countries maintained high growth rates and enjoyed greater political and social stability.The economic crisis of 2008,which had the United States as its epicenter,gave rise to the need for greater participation of emerging economies in the process of defining the global economy’s direction.
文摘THE WTO is an international organization whose primary purpose is to open trade for the benefit of all.It seeks to fulfill this objective through an institutional and legal framework that favors the seeking of negotiated solutions to serve diverse commercial interests of its member countries and,in case of non-compliance with WTO rules,provides a
文摘THE amendment to the Chinese Constitution passed in March by the National People’s Congress prepares China for the decisive stage of its journey in pursuing its goal of building a moderately prosperous society by 2020 and a great modern socialist country by 2050.These are ambitious goals that will require a concentrated effort by the Chinese government and people to achieve them.
文摘THE"two sessions"was imbued with particular significance this year as it was the last session of the 12th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).For this reason,it provided a prime opportunity to analyze President Xi’s first term in office.Numerous issues and bills were proposed and debated during the recent sessions,but
文摘THIS year China celebrates the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC).Leading up to the commemoration,many international analysts have already started to debate China’s new foreign policy and its impact on the international order.This debate has two motivating factors.The first and most important is the prediction that the Chinese economy will surpass the American economy before 2030.The other factor is the role of Chinese diplomacy in combating the pandemic,through which China has helped more than 100 countries in COVID-19 prevention,control,and vaccination,in contrast to the U.S.’lackluster responses to the pandemic.This is not a discussion about the world’s leadership profiles but a global governance model for the future.
文摘The pandemic exposed the international political tensions arising from China’s economic ascension and the dispute over more efficient governance models adapted to contemporary demands and challenges.One declaration given by an international authority figure brought this debate to the forefront of one of the greatest pandemics in the history of humanity:the director-general of the World Health Organization(WHO),Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,speaking about the measures taken by the Chinese government to contain the epidemic of COVID-19,stated that the Chinese president had shown the type of political leadership that is expected from countries facing a public health crisis of such magnitude.And,while highlighting China’s commitment to multilateralism and peace,he also said:“In fact,they(the Chinese)are protecting the rest of the world.”Trump’s reaction was soon to come and,in its wake,that of the new Brazilian extreme right-wing movement.
文摘CHINA’S socio-economic achievements are indivisible from the wise leadership of the Communist Party of China(CPC),which on July 1,2021 celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding.Therefore,any discussion of China’s achievements—its economic feats,eradication of extreme poverty,technological advances,modern infrastructure,and progressive development of an ecological society,among others—inevitably leads to the cognizance of the integral role of the country’s governance model in all of them.
文摘The world features different types of democracy,with the concept rooted in the history,tradition and culture of each country.But how can we evaluate whether a country's political system is,in fact,democratic?Democracy must give people the opportunity to participate in the process of their country's development.It must be effective and change people's lives for the better.Also,the people should be the judges of their own political systems.
文摘At the end of 2013,President Xi Jinping presented the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road,later called the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The BRI is a proposal to boost economic development through investment in infrastructure that favors international trade and exchange between participating countries.Those investments boost the economy of these countries,and the infrastructure improvement that results from them has lasting effects.Ten years ago,the world economy was still suffering the consequences of the 2008 financial crisis that had started in the United States.
文摘Among the topics on the table for the upcoming BRICS Summit in South Africa in late August,we could highlight the prominent topics related to the use of national currencies for intra-BRICS(Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa) trade relations and the expansion of the grouping.However,a third topic deserves greater attention:cooperation in digital infrastructure for developing digital economies and governance.
文摘After four years of Brazil on the sidelines of the world and, therefore, of history, the reelection of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president in October 2022 has reintroduced the country into the global scene with the same peculiar ease seen during his first two terms from 2003 to 2010.
文摘At the 14th BRICS Summit on June23,hosted by China in virtual format,the group's five countries—namely,Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa—issued the Beijing Declaration,which emphasized strengthening the multilateral trading system and reforming the World Trade Organization.
文摘The Fifth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference took place at a time of increased uncertainty regarding the future of the international order.Since the 2008 financial crisis,which had the U.S.as its epicenter,China has been preparing for more challenging scenarios at the global and domestic levels.
文摘Since the end of the Cold War,the world has embraced the idea of globalization with the promise of a free circulation of goods and people across borders.The emergence of the Internet as we know it and the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the 1990s were driving forces of this ideology and,above all,of the liberal economic order.
