Delegated blockchain governance is the frontier of blockchain design issues that is to improve the scalability of blockchain networks.Delegated proof of stake(DPoS)blockchains such as EOS must select a few super nodes...Delegated blockchain governance is the frontier of blockchain design issues that is to improve the scalability of blockchain networks.Delegated proof of stake(DPoS)blockchains such as EOS must select a few super nodes for transaction verification.In particular,the blockchain community has debated recently on whether dividend should be allowed when electing super nodes,which might be considered as unethical or unfair,leading to an open research topic and a new research gap that has theoretical value for both academia and industry.In this paper,we build a theoretical framework to study how dividend affects user decisions and welfare in a DPoS blockchain.Based on game theory,we propose a three-player Hotelling model with two policies to study the behaviors of voters and candidates.We first use a static game analysis to show that the benefits of dividend for voters and for candidates vary with the size of reward and there exists an interval,in which the zero dividend policy would be good for the welfare of both candidates and voters.Then,we use an evolutionary game analysis to examine the process dynamics of super node selection,we find that the campaign strategy of candidates has to do with the size of platform reward given to the candidates by the blockchain platform.Especially in the asymmetric case,we find that higher level of platform reward turns to benefit candidates with large number of votes even more.Our findings are instrumental for designing dividend policies in DPoS blockchains and can stimulate more potential research in blockchain governance.展开更多
Side event on standardization held at China Pavilion during COP28.The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(COP28)took place from November 30 to December 12 in ...Side event on standardization held at China Pavilion during COP28.The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(COP28)took place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai,United Arab Emirates.During the conference,the Chinese delegation held a series of activities at the China Pavilion,including the“Standardization Contributes to Meeting Climate Goals”side event.展开更多
From May 26 to 31,CIIS President Chen Bo led a delegation to Russia.During the visit,they participated in the 22nd China-Russia Bilateral Academic Seminar,hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relation...From May 26 to 31,CIIS President Chen Bo led a delegation to Russia.During the visit,they participated in the 22nd China-Russia Bilateral Academic Seminar,hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.The delegation also engaged in discussions with scholars from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations.展开更多
Recently,a delegation of the Peaceland Foundation,a Chinese CSO based in Beijing,together with representatives from Sany Foundation and corporate partners visited Cambodia for a project inspection.They held friendly t...Recently,a delegation of the Peaceland Foundation,a Chinese CSO based in Beijing,together with representatives from Sany Foundation and corporate partners visited Cambodia for a project inspection.They held friendly talks with their Cambodian counterparts on such topics as strengthening the mine clearance techniques of officials at the Cambodian Mine Action Centre(CMAC),installing new equipment,and conducting exchanges and training activities on drones.展开更多
In the summer breeze,a cross-border economic and trade promotion has been running through the Alps and walking along the green banks of the Seine River......With a heavy responsibility in mind and striving to make pro...In the summer breeze,a cross-border economic and trade promotion has been running through the Alps and walking along the green banks of the Seine River......With a heavy responsibility in mind and striving to make progress,the delegation led by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)visited a number of international organizations,international business associations and multinational corporations with close relations with China from Switzerland to France.This visit is a concrete implementation of the CCPIT’s initiative to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China,France and Switzerland during General Secretary Xi Jinping’s trip to Europe,and further strengthen economic and trade exchanges between China,Switzerland and France.This demonstrates to the world China’s determination to expand its opening-up and the vision of Chinese enterprises to develop with other countries for mutual benefit and a win-win future.展开更多
The 123rd meeting of ISO Council was held on February 20-22 in Switzerland. As the representative of China, a permanent member of the ISO Council, Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC, led the ...The 123rd meeting of ISO Council was held on February 20-22 in Switzerland. As the representative of China, a permanent member of the ISO Council, Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC, led the Chinese delegation to attend the meeting.展开更多
On January 18,CIIS hosted a roundtable“China and Central Asia:Achievements and Prospects of Strengthening Neighborhood Relations and All-Round Cooperation.”Before the event,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the delega...On January 18,CIIS hosted a roundtable“China and Central Asia:Achievements and Prospects of Strengthening Neighborhood Relations and All-Round Cooperation.”Before the event,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the delegation of major Uzbekistani think tanks headed by Deputy Director of the International Institute for Central Asia(IICA)Fayziev Sherzod Miraglamovich.Scholars from China and Uzbekistan had in-depth discussions on China-Uzbekistan relations and the Central Asian situation during the meeting.展开更多
China’s Olympic delegation at the Paris 2024,with 404 athletes competing in 232 events across 30 sports,clinched 40 gold,27 silver,and 24 bronze medals,marking their best performance at an Olympics held abroad.The su...China’s Olympic delegation at the Paris 2024,with 404 athletes competing in 232 events across 30 sports,clinched 40 gold,27 silver,and 24 bronze medals,marking their best performance at an Olympics held abroad.The success of these athletes across various disciplines demonstrates the country’s efforts to expand its athletic prowess while also marks a new chapter for Chinese sportsmanship on the international stage.展开更多
CIETAC Signs Cooperation Agreement with NZIACOn April 19,during the visit to New Zealand by a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by Ren Hongbin,Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Tra...CIETAC Signs Cooperation Agreement with NZIACOn April 19,during the visit to New Zealand by a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by Ren Hongbin,Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT),Wang Chengjie,Vice Chairman&Secretary General of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) signed a cooperation agreement with John Green.展开更多
Distinguished President Martin Schulz,Dear guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Friends,Good evening!It's a great pleasure to gather with all of you at this Reception ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.Let me begin by ...Distinguished President Martin Schulz,Dear guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Friends,Good evening!It's a great pleasure to gather with all of you at this Reception ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.Let me begin by extending,on behalf of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),a hearty welcome to President Schulz,delegation from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(FES)and all friends present today.The visit of FES delegation is of great significance.It is the first visit to China by President Schulz as the FES President,and also the second time CAFIU receives a high-level delegation of FES in six years.展开更多
On March 21st,Mr.Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,met in Bejing with a 6-member delegation from the US Word4Asia led by Dr.Gene Wood,Chief Executive Officer of Word4Asia.Mme.Xiao Ningning,Deputy Secretary-General of Ch...On March 21st,Mr.Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,met in Bejing with a 6-member delegation from the US Word4Asia led by Dr.Gene Wood,Chief Executive Officer of Word4Asia.Mme.Xiao Ningning,Deputy Secretary-General of China NGO Network for International Exchanges,Mr.Gu Chuanyong,Vice-Chair of Board of the Amity Foundation,and Mme.She Hongyu,Deputy Secretary-General of the Amity Foundation,attended the meeting.The two sides exchanged views on deepening people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States and on the preparation of the 5th"Amity Cup"International Table Tennis Charity Competition.展开更多
On March 13th,CAFIU Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation from(JCP)Japan-China Friendship Association.The two sides exchanged views on people-to-people and youth exchanges between the two countries.Vice-Presid...On March 13th,CAFIU Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation from(JCP)Japan-China Friendship Association.The two sides exchanged views on people-to-people and youth exchanges between the two countries.Vice-President Liu Hongcai said that civil society organisations in China and Japan should persist in serving as bridges for official communication and contributing civil society efforts to promote China-Japan friendship.展开更多
The 124th meeting of ISO Council was held on June 3-6 in Copenhagen,Denmark.The Chinese delegation attended the meeting,which was led by Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC.The attendees invest...The 124th meeting of ISO Council was held on June 3-6 in Copenhagen,Denmark.The Chinese delegation attended the meeting,which was led by Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC.The attendees investigated policies on data protection,reviewed the work progress related to ISO’s business mode and governance review,discussed key programs such as climate action and machine-readable standards,and elected the chair of ISO/COPOLCO,ISO’s committee on consumer policy.During the workshop on enhancing the interaction of ISO Council and ISO Technical Management Board,Tian Shihong proposed suggestions on behalf of China,which were recognized by ISO Secretary-General and the participants.展开更多
At the invitation of CAFIU,a delegation of 7 members of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(FES),headed by Mr.Martin Schulz,Chairman of the Foundation,Former President of SPD,and Former President of European Parliament,vis...At the invitation of CAFIU,a delegation of 7 members of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(FES),headed by Mr.Martin Schulz,Chairman of the Foundation,Former President of SPD,and Former President of European Parliament,visited China from 2nd to 7th February.During the delegation's visit in Beijing,Mr.Li Hongzhong,Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China,met with the delegation.展开更多
Kenyan minister expounds on FOCAC impact.China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity,significantly contributing to regional economic and soc...Kenyan minister expounds on FOCAC impact.China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity,significantly contributing to regional economic and social development.Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa.Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)held in Beijing early September.展开更多
Chinese investment contributes to the industrialisation of Africa.Hasnaine Yavarhoussen,CEO of Groupe Filatex,the leading private energy producer in Madagascar,travelled to Beijing on the occasion of the 2024 Summit o...Chinese investment contributes to the industrialisation of Africa.Hasnaine Yavarhoussen,CEO of Groupe Filatex,the leading private energy producer in Madagascar,travelled to Beijing on the occasion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC).As a key economic player in Madagascar and the African continent,Groupe Filatex participated in this high-level forum as part of the official Malagasy economic delegation.展开更多
In Niger,a country at the southern end of the Sahara Desert,the announcement of the arrival of wushu teachers attracted a large number of people from near and far,despite a tiring journey.Curious and covetous glances ...In Niger,a country at the southern end of the Sahara Desert,the announcement of the arrival of wushu teachers attracted a large number of people from near and far,despite a tiring journey.Curious and covetous glances testify to the attraction of this oriental culture.展开更多
From June 13 to 19,CIIS President Xu Bu led a delegation to visit Thailand,Malaysia,and Indonesia and had extensive communication with senior officials and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand,the ...From June 13 to 19,CIIS President Xu Bu led a delegation to visit Thailand,Malaysia,and Indonesia and had extensive communication with senior officials and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand,the Chulalongkorn University,the International Institute for Trade and Development of Thailand,University of Malaya,Association of Belt and Road Malaysia,Institute of Strategic and International Studies(ISIS)Malaysia,Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia,the China-Indonesia High-Level Dialogue Cooperation Mechanism,the Centre for Strategic and International Studies(CSIS)in Jakarta,and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN).展开更多
On August 22nd,Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation headed by Kim Han Kyu,Chairman of the 21st Century ROK-China Exchange Association.Both sides exchanged views on ROK-China people-to-people exchanges and the...On August 22nd,Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation headed by Kim Han Kyu,Chairman of the 21st Century ROK-China Exchange Association.Both sides exchanged views on ROK-China people-to-people exchanges and the enhancement of people-to-people connectivity.展开更多
At the invitation of CAFIU,the delegation of 15 renowned sinologists from 15 countries including Iran,Spain,and Mexico visited China from September 4th to 15th.
基金The authors acknowledge the support of research funds from the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.U1811462,71850013,91846301,72031001 and 71932002Fok Ying-Tong Education Foundation for Young Teachers in the Higher Education Institutions of China under Grant No.151082+1 种基金Shenzhen Special Fund for Strategic Emerging Industries Development under Grant No.JCYJ20170818100156260Hong Kong ITF Fund under Grant No.GHP/142/18GD and National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2017YFC1601903.
文摘Delegated blockchain governance is the frontier of blockchain design issues that is to improve the scalability of blockchain networks.Delegated proof of stake(DPoS)blockchains such as EOS must select a few super nodes for transaction verification.In particular,the blockchain community has debated recently on whether dividend should be allowed when electing super nodes,which might be considered as unethical or unfair,leading to an open research topic and a new research gap that has theoretical value for both academia and industry.In this paper,we build a theoretical framework to study how dividend affects user decisions and welfare in a DPoS blockchain.Based on game theory,we propose a three-player Hotelling model with two policies to study the behaviors of voters and candidates.We first use a static game analysis to show that the benefits of dividend for voters and for candidates vary with the size of reward and there exists an interval,in which the zero dividend policy would be good for the welfare of both candidates and voters.Then,we use an evolutionary game analysis to examine the process dynamics of super node selection,we find that the campaign strategy of candidates has to do with the size of platform reward given to the candidates by the blockchain platform.Especially in the asymmetric case,we find that higher level of platform reward turns to benefit candidates with large number of votes even more.Our findings are instrumental for designing dividend policies in DPoS blockchains and can stimulate more potential research in blockchain governance.
文摘Side event on standardization held at China Pavilion during COP28.The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(COP28)took place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai,United Arab Emirates.During the conference,the Chinese delegation held a series of activities at the China Pavilion,including the“Standardization Contributes to Meeting Climate Goals”side event.
文摘From May 26 to 31,CIIS President Chen Bo led a delegation to Russia.During the visit,they participated in the 22nd China-Russia Bilateral Academic Seminar,hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.The delegation also engaged in discussions with scholars from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations.
文摘Recently,a delegation of the Peaceland Foundation,a Chinese CSO based in Beijing,together with representatives from Sany Foundation and corporate partners visited Cambodia for a project inspection.They held friendly talks with their Cambodian counterparts on such topics as strengthening the mine clearance techniques of officials at the Cambodian Mine Action Centre(CMAC),installing new equipment,and conducting exchanges and training activities on drones.
文摘In the summer breeze,a cross-border economic and trade promotion has been running through the Alps and walking along the green banks of the Seine River......With a heavy responsibility in mind and striving to make progress,the delegation led by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)visited a number of international organizations,international business associations and multinational corporations with close relations with China from Switzerland to France.This visit is a concrete implementation of the CCPIT’s initiative to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China,France and Switzerland during General Secretary Xi Jinping’s trip to Europe,and further strengthen economic and trade exchanges between China,Switzerland and France.This demonstrates to the world China’s determination to expand its opening-up and the vision of Chinese enterprises to develop with other countries for mutual benefit and a win-win future.
文摘The 123rd meeting of ISO Council was held on February 20-22 in Switzerland. As the representative of China, a permanent member of the ISO Council, Tian Shihong, Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC, led the Chinese delegation to attend the meeting.
文摘On January 18,CIIS hosted a roundtable“China and Central Asia:Achievements and Prospects of Strengthening Neighborhood Relations and All-Round Cooperation.”Before the event,CIIS President Chen Bo met with the delegation of major Uzbekistani think tanks headed by Deputy Director of the International Institute for Central Asia(IICA)Fayziev Sherzod Miraglamovich.Scholars from China and Uzbekistan had in-depth discussions on China-Uzbekistan relations and the Central Asian situation during the meeting.
文摘China’s Olympic delegation at the Paris 2024,with 404 athletes competing in 232 events across 30 sports,clinched 40 gold,27 silver,and 24 bronze medals,marking their best performance at an Olympics held abroad.The success of these athletes across various disciplines demonstrates the country’s efforts to expand its athletic prowess while also marks a new chapter for Chinese sportsmanship on the international stage.
文摘CIETAC Signs Cooperation Agreement with NZIACOn April 19,during the visit to New Zealand by a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs led by Ren Hongbin,Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT),Wang Chengjie,Vice Chairman&Secretary General of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) signed a cooperation agreement with John Green.
文摘Distinguished President Martin Schulz,Dear guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Friends,Good evening!It's a great pleasure to gather with all of you at this Reception ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.Let me begin by extending,on behalf of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),a hearty welcome to President Schulz,delegation from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(FES)and all friends present today.The visit of FES delegation is of great significance.It is the first visit to China by President Schulz as the FES President,and also the second time CAFIU receives a high-level delegation of FES in six years.
文摘On March 21st,Mr.Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,met in Bejing with a 6-member delegation from the US Word4Asia led by Dr.Gene Wood,Chief Executive Officer of Word4Asia.Mme.Xiao Ningning,Deputy Secretary-General of China NGO Network for International Exchanges,Mr.Gu Chuanyong,Vice-Chair of Board of the Amity Foundation,and Mme.She Hongyu,Deputy Secretary-General of the Amity Foundation,attended the meeting.The two sides exchanged views on deepening people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States and on the preparation of the 5th"Amity Cup"International Table Tennis Charity Competition.
文摘On March 13th,CAFIU Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation from(JCP)Japan-China Friendship Association.The two sides exchanged views on people-to-people and youth exchanges between the two countries.Vice-President Liu Hongcai said that civil society organisations in China and Japan should persist in serving as bridges for official communication and contributing civil society efforts to promote China-Japan friendship.
文摘The 124th meeting of ISO Council was held on June 3-6 in Copenhagen,Denmark.The Chinese delegation attended the meeting,which was led by Tian Shihong,Vice Minister of SAMR and Administrator of SAC.The attendees investigated policies on data protection,reviewed the work progress related to ISO’s business mode and governance review,discussed key programs such as climate action and machine-readable standards,and elected the chair of ISO/COPOLCO,ISO’s committee on consumer policy.During the workshop on enhancing the interaction of ISO Council and ISO Technical Management Board,Tian Shihong proposed suggestions on behalf of China,which were recognized by ISO Secretary-General and the participants.
文摘At the invitation of CAFIU,a delegation of 7 members of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation(FES),headed by Mr.Martin Schulz,Chairman of the Foundation,Former President of SPD,and Former President of European Parliament,visited China from 2nd to 7th February.During the delegation's visit in Beijing,Mr.Li Hongzhong,Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China,met with the delegation.
文摘Kenyan minister expounds on FOCAC impact.China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity,significantly contributing to regional economic and social development.Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa.Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)held in Beijing early September.
文摘Chinese investment contributes to the industrialisation of Africa.Hasnaine Yavarhoussen,CEO of Groupe Filatex,the leading private energy producer in Madagascar,travelled to Beijing on the occasion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC).As a key economic player in Madagascar and the African continent,Groupe Filatex participated in this high-level forum as part of the official Malagasy economic delegation.
文摘In Niger,a country at the southern end of the Sahara Desert,the announcement of the arrival of wushu teachers attracted a large number of people from near and far,despite a tiring journey.Curious and covetous glances testify to the attraction of this oriental culture.
文摘From June 13 to 19,CIIS President Xu Bu led a delegation to visit Thailand,Malaysia,and Indonesia and had extensive communication with senior officials and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand,the Chulalongkorn University,the International Institute for Trade and Development of Thailand,University of Malaya,Association of Belt and Road Malaysia,Institute of Strategic and International Studies(ISIS)Malaysia,Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia,the China-Indonesia High-Level Dialogue Cooperation Mechanism,the Centre for Strategic and International Studies(CSIS)in Jakarta,and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN).
文摘On August 22nd,Vice-President Liu Hongcai met the delegation headed by Kim Han Kyu,Chairman of the 21st Century ROK-China Exchange Association.Both sides exchanged views on ROK-China people-to-people exchanges and the enhancement of people-to-people connectivity.
文摘At the invitation of CAFIU,the delegation of 15 renowned sinologists from 15 countries including Iran,Spain,and Mexico visited China from September 4th to 15th.
