Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earli...Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earlier research on the shifting global connectivity of Chinese cities. The update consists of an evaluation of the connectivity of Chinese cities in 2016, the supplement of an analysis of the changing position of Chinese cities in the world city network between 2010 and 2016. To this end, we build on a specification of the world city network as an ‘interlocking network' in which producer services firms play the crucial role in city network formation. Information about the presence of leading producer services firms in cities in 2010 and 2016 is used as the input to a bipartite network projection algorithm in order to measure cities' network connectivity. The first set of results discusses the geographies of urban connectivity in the world city network in 2016. The second set of results discusses standardized measures of change to reveal the major dimensions of the transformations between 2010 and 2016. We find that, with the exception of Hong Kong, Macao and Kaohsiung of Taiwan, all Chinese cities record connectivity gains. This wholesale rise in connectivity is nonetheless geographically uneven, with above all Beijing, Chengdu/Chongqing and Changsha/Wuhan becoming more connected. We conclude that the wholesale rise of Chinese cities in the world city network and their changing trajectories in the post-crisis era are embedded in shifting external and internal political economies.展开更多
Clashes between globalization and anti-globalization forces, between US hegemony and emerging powers, and between unilateralism and multilateralism have since early 2018 become pronounced. The unprecedented changes be...Clashes between globalization and anti-globalization forces, between US hegemony and emerging powers, and between unilateralism and multilateralism have since early 2018 become pronounced. The unprecedented changes being seen now intensify the mismatch between security challenges and global security mechanisms that contributes to our uncertain times. The current US judgment over the international situation is hasty, one-sided and negative. By deliberately reducing the dependence between China and the US over shared interests, the US pushes Sino-US relations towards a new cold war. China, in analyzing causal relationships and developments at a macroscopic level, seeks convergence of its national interests and humanity’ s common interests. In pooling the wisdom to design an operable international strategy and in using international cooperation in this globalized era, China is committed to new approaches to international relations and great power relations.展开更多
Just at the turn of the century,mankind is experiencing a historical changein world economy,of which the following points are worthy of our close at-tention: 1.The momentum of the present vigorous economic growth in d...Just at the turn of the century,mankind is experiencing a historical changein world economy,of which the following points are worthy of our close at-tention: 1.The momentum of the present vigorous economic growth in developingcountries will continue to persist and make its impact upon the whole world,which will fundamentally transform the existing world economic pattern.展开更多
The statement that the world’s ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating due to human intervention and global warming is nowadays commonplace.Some of the ecosystems most heavily impacted are inland salt lakes.The salt lak...The statement that the world’s ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating due to human intervention and global warming is nowadays commonplace.Some of the ecosystems most heavily impacted are inland salt lakes.The salt lakes are among the most valuable and fascinating ecosystems on Earth,and their study has both basic scientifi c interest as well as applied aspects.展开更多
Drug development in oncology is undergoing a substantial shift nowadays. The drivers for this are multi-factorial. On the one side, drug development is performed more rationally than ever, profiting from the scientifi...Drug development in oncology is undergoing a substantial shift nowadays. The drivers for this are multi-factorial. On the one side, drug development is performed more rationally than ever, profiting from the scientific advances in molecular biology in general and the elucidation of the various ＂omes＂ from genome to metabolome in particular.展开更多
ABOUT one year ago Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he reflected on the exercise of power in the most populated country that is home to the world’s oldest continuous culture.The speech is the ...ABOUT one year ago Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he reflected on the exercise of power in the most populated country that is home to the world’s oldest continuous culture.The speech is the last one of the 92 articles included in his work The Governance of China III.This third volume assembles President Xi’s speeches and texts given between October 18,2017 and January 13,2020 preceding the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.However,the ideas in the book are clearly still valid today.展开更多
2013 is an important year for South Africa. The country will host the Fifth BRICS Summit in March and also celebrates the 15th anniversary of the establish- ment of diplomatic relations with China. On January 31, Bhek...2013 is an important year for South Africa. The country will host the Fifth BRICS Summit in March and also celebrates the 15th anniversary of the establish- ment of diplomatic relations with China. On January 31, Bheki Langa, South African Ambassador to China, sat down with ChinAffica Assistant Executive Editor Tang Qinghua and shared his thoughts on the upcoming BRICS Summit and relations between China and South Africa, An edited version of his opinions follows：展开更多
US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States...US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States,all of which be it high or low point to a new departure point or turning point in US politics.First,the Election reflects major changes in the power pattern展开更多
Since the end of the cold war,there have take place a number of notablechanges in the Third World and North-South relations,which are expected tohave a far-reaching impact on the evolving world configuration and even ...Since the end of the cold war,there have take place a number of notablechanges in the Third World and North-South relations,which are expected tohave a far-reaching impact on the evolving world configuration and even the inter-national relationship in the 21st century.展开更多
In November 2016,Donald Trump,the Republican presidential candidate,defeated the highly popular Hillary Clinton,and became president elect of the United States.It is generally believed that Trump’s policies are hard ...In November 2016,Donald Trump,the Republican presidential candidate,defeated the highly popular Hillary Clinton,and became president elect of the United States.It is generally believed that Trump’s policies are hard to predict because of his lack of political experiences.The author believes that,it is necessary for the US展开更多
UK scientists say the recent fires in Australia are a taste of what the world will experience as temperatures rise.Prof Richard Betts from the Met Office Hadley Centre said we are"seeing a sign of what would be n...UK scientists say the recent fires in Australia are a taste of what the world will experience as temperatures rise.Prof Richard Betts from the Met Office Hadley Centre said we are"seeing a sign of what would be normal conditions under a future warming world of 3C".展开更多
文摘Against the backdrop of the sizable economic growth of China in recent years, this paper uses the most recent data gathering of the Globalization and World Cities(Ga WC) research network to update and supplement earlier research on the shifting global connectivity of Chinese cities. The update consists of an evaluation of the connectivity of Chinese cities in 2016, the supplement of an analysis of the changing position of Chinese cities in the world city network between 2010 and 2016. To this end, we build on a specification of the world city network as an ‘interlocking network' in which producer services firms play the crucial role in city network formation. Information about the presence of leading producer services firms in cities in 2010 and 2016 is used as the input to a bipartite network projection algorithm in order to measure cities' network connectivity. The first set of results discusses the geographies of urban connectivity in the world city network in 2016. The second set of results discusses standardized measures of change to reveal the major dimensions of the transformations between 2010 and 2016. We find that, with the exception of Hong Kong, Macao and Kaohsiung of Taiwan, all Chinese cities record connectivity gains. This wholesale rise in connectivity is nonetheless geographically uneven, with above all Beijing, Chengdu/Chongqing and Changsha/Wuhan becoming more connected. We conclude that the wholesale rise of Chinese cities in the world city network and their changing trajectories in the post-crisis era are embedded in shifting external and internal political economies.
文摘Clashes between globalization and anti-globalization forces, between US hegemony and emerging powers, and between unilateralism and multilateralism have since early 2018 become pronounced. The unprecedented changes being seen now intensify the mismatch between security challenges and global security mechanisms that contributes to our uncertain times. The current US judgment over the international situation is hasty, one-sided and negative. By deliberately reducing the dependence between China and the US over shared interests, the US pushes Sino-US relations towards a new cold war. China, in analyzing causal relationships and developments at a macroscopic level, seeks convergence of its national interests and humanity’ s common interests. In pooling the wisdom to design an operable international strategy and in using international cooperation in this globalized era, China is committed to new approaches to international relations and great power relations.
文摘Just at the turn of the century,mankind is experiencing a historical changein world economy,of which the following points are worthy of our close at-tention: 1.The momentum of the present vigorous economic growth in developingcountries will continue to persist and make its impact upon the whole world,which will fundamentally transform the existing world economic pattern.
文摘The statement that the world’s ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating due to human intervention and global warming is nowadays commonplace.Some of the ecosystems most heavily impacted are inland salt lakes.The salt lakes are among the most valuable and fascinating ecosystems on Earth,and their study has both basic scientifi c interest as well as applied aspects.
文摘Drug development in oncology is undergoing a substantial shift nowadays. The drivers for this are multi-factorial. On the one side, drug development is performed more rationally than ever, profiting from the scientific advances in molecular biology in general and the elucidation of the various ＂omes＂ from genome to metabolome in particular.
文摘ABOUT one year ago Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he reflected on the exercise of power in the most populated country that is home to the world’s oldest continuous culture.The speech is the last one of the 92 articles included in his work The Governance of China III.This third volume assembles President Xi’s speeches and texts given between October 18,2017 and January 13,2020 preceding the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.However,the ideas in the book are clearly still valid today.
文摘2013 is an important year for South Africa. The country will host the Fifth BRICS Summit in March and also celebrates the 15th anniversary of the establish- ment of diplomatic relations with China. On January 31, Bheki Langa, South African Ambassador to China, sat down with ChinAffica Assistant Executive Editor Tang Qinghua and shared his thoughts on the upcoming BRICS Summit and relations between China and South Africa, An edited version of his opinions follows：
文摘US Presidential Election Reflects Major Changes in US PoliticsAt present,there have been quite a few assessments on the historical significance of US Presidential Election2016 for political change in the United States,all of which be it high or low point to a new departure point or turning point in US politics.First,the Election reflects major changes in the power pattern
文摘Since the end of the cold war,there have take place a number of notablechanges in the Third World and North-South relations,which are expected tohave a far-reaching impact on the evolving world configuration and even the inter-national relationship in the 21st century.
文摘In November 2016,Donald Trump,the Republican presidential candidate,defeated the highly popular Hillary Clinton,and became president elect of the United States.It is generally believed that Trump’s policies are hard to predict because of his lack of political experiences.The author believes that,it is necessary for the US
文摘UK scientists say the recent fires in Australia are a taste of what the world will experience as temperatures rise.Prof Richard Betts from the Met Office Hadley Centre said we are"seeing a sign of what would be normal conditions under a future warming world of 3C".
