New Political Trends in Africa and the Impact on China-Africa Relations

During the past few years, African political development has demonstrated positive trends: democratic election practices and civilmilitary relations have become more rational; multi-party democracy has led to diversified patterns, with Party-led administrations becoming a marked phenomenon in several countries; endogenous political values have become highlighted, and developmental state theory has surged,propelling reforms in governance models. African countries are eagerly exploring paths of development that are suited to their conditions, and pushing forward transformations in both the economy and governance. In the meantime, African countries remain vulnerable to the tumultuous external environment, and as such suffer from certain"growing pains"as part of this process. These trends will consolidate the strategic base of China-Africa cooperation. The prospects of a closer China-Africa community with a shared future are becoming more promising.

British Political Economy in Post-EU Era and China-UK Relations

Although Theresa May the new British Prime Minister had followed Cameron to stand for staying in the EU,after taking office,she has openly stated on several occasions that she will respect the public opinions of the country and carry out a foreign policy of implementing Brexit according to the result of the referendum.In so doing,she has even made Boris Johnson,a controversy lead

Kant and Confucius:Moral Ethics Behind Western and Eastern Approaches to International Relations

International relations(IR)as a discipline is currently experiencing a crisis that may be viewed as a protest against the Euro-centric theories in humanities and the Western view on global politics,some of the most vocal opponents coming from Asia,with China at its core.This paper aims to compare the principles that depict moral ethics serving as a base for political idealism in the West and the East with Kant’s views as a foundation for Western idealism and Confucius’s ethical theory as a ground for an ideal society from the Asian perspective.The comparison is conducted along the following axes:the notions of autonomy,will,and freedom,initially developed to depict an ideal world order in the Kantian view.As a result of this comparison,the common feature between the two types of ethics,namely the strive for human dignity,becomes apparent.In conclusion,the paper suggests that researchers should concentrate on common features in the two philosophies instead of juxtaposing their apparent differences,which politically reflect the opposition of individualism and collectivism.Stress on human dignity shall become a unifying factor in modern international politics instead.

The Relationship Between the Communist Party of China and the Japanese Communist Party During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

It is important to clarify the historical facts and summarize the characteristics of the communication and cooperation between the CPC and the JCP during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,as it holds historical and contemporary relevance.The research findings indicate that the Comintern played a crucial role as the key intermediary in facilitating the establishment of connections between the CPC and the JCP and in driving the deepening of their relationship.During their exchanges,both parties adhered to a flexible and multi-layered friendship based on the unified values of patriotism and internationalism.Their efforts played a significant role in the establishment of an international anti-fascist front in the East.

The Relationship Between the Communist Party of China and the Japanese Communist Party During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

It is important to clarify the historical facts and summarize the characteristics of the communication and cooperation between the CPC and the JCP during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, as it holds historical and contemporary relevance. The research findings indicate that the Comintern played a crucial role as the key intermediary in facilitating the establishment of connections between the CPC and the JCP and in driving the deepening of their relationship. During their exchanges, both parties adhered to a flexible and multi-layered friendship based on the unified values of patriotism and internationalism. Their efforts played a significant role in the establishment of an international anti-fascist front in the East.

Advancing Public Diplomacy during Cold Sino-Japan Relations A Case Study of the Confucius Institute at Ritsumeikan

Tense political relations are seen as a barrier to China's public diplomacy with Japan.Despite various setbacks,Confucius Institutes,a classic example of public diplomacy,have continued to stay open in Japan.This paper uses the Confucius Institute at Ritsumeikan(CIR) as a case study to explore how public diplomacy can be carried out when political relations between China and Japan are cold.It concludes that cold political relations do not necessarily mean public diplomacy will fail.Good cooperation with Japanese partners can bring positive results.Also,choosing the right partner is important;government "interference" should be avoided.Finally,China should deal with each Confucius Institute differently,and Japanese universities' enthusiasm should be stimulated through encouragement and retreat mechanisms.

A YEAR OF TURMOIL AND CHANGES--INTERNATIONAL SITUATION AND CHINA’S FOREIGN RELATIONS IN 2020

The world witnessed three major developments in 2020,namely the evolution of global changes unseen in a century,the completion of China’s first centenary goal,and the unexpected global outbreak of COVID-19.Shock waves were felt in economics,politics,the society,the technological sector and people-to-people exchanges,highlighting the fact that we all share weal and woe together.

当代中西方规范权力与资本关系的德法之道

自从习近平总书记提出政商关系“亲、清”两原则以来,我国学术界围绕新时代政商关系抑或权力与资本关系的探讨日渐深入。由于中西方对待市场经济本质与作用的认知态度各不相同,致使其权力资本化的方式方法形同质异,资本权力化的生成路径迥然有别。特别是在全球经济数字化条件下,中西方权力与资本之间的运演机制面临更加复杂的伦理挑战:就数字权力资本化而言,它呈现出多种多样的表现形态;就数字资本权力化而言,也同样生成了类型各异的表现形式。为求解这些难题,必须对当代中西方权力与资本良性互动的底线道德、伦理规则和法治原则进行深度理论辨析,正确处理好三大问题:以何种态度对待弱势群体是权力与资本良性互动的道德前提,持续构建权力与资本良性互动的伦理规则体系,不断增强权力与资本良性互动的法治保障。唯其如此,才能有效应对和求解新时代我国政商关系(权力与资本关系)在理论和实践层面遇到的各种难题。

台湾地区2024年“二合一”选举结果及影响分析

台湾地区2024年“二合一”选举在中美战略博弈持续、两岸关系严峻复杂的形势下举行。各主要政党展开激烈竞逐,打破岛内传统政治生态格局。民进党赖清德以未过半的相对多数票当选,立法机构呈“三党不过半”新局,折射出加速分化的岛内民意以及多元竞合的政党政治新态势。未来4年,岛内政局将在民进党当局“三重少数”执政下以立法机构为重心展开角力,政局恐将动荡不安。两岸关系的对抗性和不确定性进一步上升,内地发展进步将持续增强对两岸关系的主导权和主动权,民进党继续执政无法改变两岸关系发展基本格局。

资源下乡背景下乡村关系的差序格局及其形塑逻辑

以“一乡−多村”为乡村关系的两个主体,突破过去将乡村关系中的“村”视为一个抽象整体的研究进路,提出“乡村关系的差序格局”。在“行政消解自治”乡村一体化的背景下,乡镇与其下辖的各行政村的关系存在“亲疏远近”之别。形塑这种亲疏远近的要素主要有三个:一是特定行政村在中央或地方涉农政策中的重要性。政策性位置越突出,其与乡镇的关系越亲近。二是特定行政村村治情况良善与否。村干部治村能力越强,其与乡镇的关系越亲近。三是特定行政村在体制内有无先赋性外联关系。这种外联关系越重要,其与乡镇的关系越亲近。自上而下的各类资源在各行政村之间的配置,相应由乡村关系的差序格局来形塑。

论国际关系研究的知识属性——兼论西方国际关系研究的内在缺陷

现代国际关系研究经历百年发展历程之后,正面临着新的机会和选择,需对其基本属性进行重新定位和认识。国内政治与国际关系在本体论层面上的差异决定了政治学与国际关系研究在方法论意义上的根本性差异,国家这个分析单元的个体性而非一般性特征是国际关系研究必须关注的重点。对“科学化”的过分追求可能导致国际关系研究陷入体系性和实践性之间的矛盾,对国际关系研究而言,任何追求简单性、普遍性和体系性的方法可能都未必真正有效,能够切合国际关系实际的,也许是一种更注重复杂性、个体性和特殊性的方法。国际关系研究中找回特殊性应加强对历史研究的关注和对社会研究的借鉴,并注重对文化和价值问题的分析。国际关系的知识应该是一种同时面向个体性、可变性和可能性并高度关注文化和价值因素的知识,既包括传统意义上的科学面向,也需要有新的追求,即降低国家行为的不确定性并探讨国家行为的可能性。这种追求,应该能够为国际关系研究开掘更广阔且更具实效性的空间。

中华优秀农耕文化融入涉农高校思政课教学的价值及路径

中华优秀农耕文化蕴含了丰富的思想政治教育资源,与涉农高校思政课教学目标契合相通。优秀农耕文化融入涉农高校思政课教学对于落实立德树人根本任务、为乡村振兴输送新型农业人才、实现涉农高校思政课守正创新、坚定文化自信具有重要的现实价值。优秀农耕文化融入涉农高校思政课教学面临融合客体对农耕文化的了解不深认同不强、融合主体农耕文化素养不高、教学中“供给”和“需求”矛盾、融入形式缺乏创新等主要问题。切实加强优秀农耕文化融入思政课的实效性,关键要做好加强队伍建设,提升教师教学能力素养,坚持在思政课理论教学、实践教学、网络教学中融入优秀农耕文化,形成“三位一体”协同融入,实现思政课与优秀农耕文化的深度融合。

冲突背景下国际政经关系多元数据联合分析

[研究目的]探究冲突背景下不同类型的第三方国同冲突方国的政经关系态势,识别行为异常国家,为国家外交政策制定提供情报支持。[研究方法]引入介入行为细分第三方国同冲突方国的政治关系类型,基于角色理论、冲突介入理论构建第三方国政经关系分析理论框架,基于多元数据对政经关系标注量化,采用单因素方差模型计算第三方国政经行为的相关性,基于指数平滑预测以及箱线图检测经济行为异常的国家。[研究结论]以“俄乌冲突”实证结果来看,第三方国同冲突方俄罗斯的政经关系呈现显著正相关,但亦有部分国家同俄罗斯政冷经热,印度、英国等国家经济行为表现相对异常。本研究探究冲突背景下第三方国同冲突方国的政经相关关系,能够为国际关系量化研究提供新的研究路径。

空间视域下思想政治教育一体化的概念、内容及建设

社会发展和社会变迁深刻影响着空间格局,空间成为解析社会现象、反映社会思想观念变化的重要理论和实践场域。空间与社会的互动使人的发展、社会的发展空间趋向合理化,使空间变革愈加富有社会化特质。人的思想观念、情感体验、行为实践、社会关系在一定的空间当中被塑造和完善,空间在思想政治教育一体化的作用下逐渐具有思想政治教育意蕴。在阐释空间视域下思想政治教育一体化的概念、分析其内容的基础上提出空间视域下思想政治教育一体化建设思路和举措:实现社会主流意识形态的广泛传播,在对空间的占有当中筑牢思想政治教育一体化的基础;掌握变革社会的力量,通过对空间主体的培养塑造凝聚思想政治教育一体化的主体力量;促进人与社会关系的和谐,通过对空间关系的协调把握思想政治教育一体化的关键。