Characterized by increasing consideration of non-economic factors, Trump's economic and trade policy toward China mirrors a dramatic concern about and increasing alert against China's growing power. Besides ha...Characterized by increasing consideration of non-economic factors, Trump's economic and trade policy toward China mirrors a dramatic concern about and increasing alert against China's growing power. Besides handling differences with sufficient wisdom to avoid strategic misjudgment, enlarging common economic interests can make the "Chinese Dream" and "Make America Great Again" promote rather than restrain each other.展开更多
Populism in the United States, with several trends in recent years, has brought about new risks to the country and the world. Combined with the "China threat," it heralds profound adjustments in Washington&#...Populism in the United States, with several trends in recent years, has brought about new risks to the country and the world. Combined with the "China threat," it heralds profound adjustments in Washington's foreign strategy and its China policy, with a tougher stance toward China becoming a "new normal" of the Trump administration to integrate its domestic policies and diplomacy.展开更多
"America First," featuring its appeals in prioritization and choice of new policies, has become a constant motif of Trump's diplomacy, but shortcomings of leadership capabilities and constraints from dom..."America First," featuring its appeals in prioritization and choice of new policies, has become a constant motif of Trump's diplomacy, but shortcomings of leadership capabilities and constraints from domestic politics have dulled its initial cutting edge. Ironically, Trump's confusion in strategic thinking of "America First" might make the US the biggest loser of the concept he has long advocated.展开更多
Since mid-2016, the situation in the South China Sea, as a whole, has remained stable and continued to develop in a positive direction. As a result of China＇s efforts, claimants of the South China Sea are now onthe c...Since mid-2016, the situation in the South China Sea, as a whole, has remained stable and continued to develop in a positive direction. As a result of China＇s efforts, claimants of the South China Sea are now onthe correct path towards peace, resolving their disputes through negotiation and cooperation.展开更多
Cybersecurity emerged as a popular issue during the 2016 presidential election of the United States with the successive email leak of the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.1 Dona...Cybersecurity emerged as a popular issue during the 2016 presidential election of the United States with the successive email leak of the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.1 Donald Trump, then the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, vowed to make cybersecurity an “immediate and top priority for my administration” if elected.2 Since taking office, Trump has made some adjustments to the existing US cybersecurity policy under domestic pressures from various sides. The characteristics of these policy changes and the underlying dynamics are worth our observation and analysis.展开更多
The idea of "America First" is reflected throughout Trump's first National Security Strategy. The report, which reveals the US perception of China as strategic competitor and return to great-power politi...The idea of "America First" is reflected throughout Trump's first National Security Strategy. The report, which reveals the US perception of China as strategic competitor and return to great-power politics, will usher in a new era for bilateral relations that requires China's well-prepared response.展开更多
Amidst the rapidly evolving international maritime situation,a policy debate has been brewing among US decision-makers over the longdelayed issue of ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS...Amidst the rapidly evolving international maritime situation,a policy debate has been brewing among US decision-makers over the longdelayed issue of ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS).While the US can rest assured knowing that it is the dominant sea power,it is still mulling the pros and cons of ratifying展开更多
The Asia-Pacific region is characterized by rapid economic growth and complex security challenges.It is also a region where the interests of China,Japan and the United States are deeply integrated and the differences ...The Asia-Pacific region is characterized by rapid economic growth and complex security challenges.It is also a region where the interests of China,Japan and the United States are deeply integrated and the differences between them highly concentrated.As the Asia-Pacific becomes a center of gravity in terms of economic and geopolitical development on the global stage,China,Japan and the United States are all focusing展开更多
Clean energy cooperation is a main topic for the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogues (SED) and is one of the major areas for economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries. Up till now, there have ...Clean energy cooperation is a main topic for the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogues (SED) and is one of the major areas for economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries. Up till now, there have been quite a few highlights and important achievements in the two countries’ clean energy cooperation. However, the potential for cooperation展开更多
Since the Trump administration put forward the concept of Indo-Pacific,and even before the recent release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Report,the United States’Indo-Pacific strategy has consistently been a hotly disc...Since the Trump administration put forward the concept of Indo-Pacific,and even before the recent release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Report,the United States’Indo-Pacific strategy has consistently been a hotly discussed and heavily researched topic in the strategic and academic communities of China and abroad.Various works have investigated the background of Washington’s proposal and its underlying intention,as well as the geopolitical connotations and future prospects of the strategy.展开更多
The Obama administration＇s rebalancing to Asia strategy, initiated during the US President＇s first term, is a significant new policy worthy of examination and analysis. The new strategy is based on the assumption th...The Obama administration＇s rebalancing to Asia strategy, initiated during the US President＇s first term, is a significant new policy worthy of examination and analysis. The new strategy is based on the assumption that the future of the Asia Pacific region will be of interest to the United States1 and that there was a disproportionate projection of American power and resources in the Middle East, especially when compared with the Asia Pacific.展开更多
"Major Consensus"between China and the United States during the Past 35 Years The so-called"major consensus"refers to the tacit understanding and agreement between the two countries on a series of ..."Major Consensus"between China and the United States during the Past 35 Years The so-called"major consensus"refers to the tacit understanding and agreement between the two countries on a series of fundamental strategic issues.These fundamental strategic issues include which kind of country they expect their own to become,what means they would adopt in order展开更多
U.S. President Donald Trump＇s deci-sion to withdraw from the UN Human Rishts Council in June should not havecome as a surprise because it arrived on theheels of a series of pullouts by the Trumppresidency, including ...U.S. President Donald Trump＇s deci-sion to withdraw from the UN Human Rishts Council in June should not havecome as a surprise because it arrived on theheels of a series of pullouts by the Trumppresidency, including withdrawal from theTrans-Pacific Partnership （TPP）, the Parisclimate accord, UNESCO, the UN GlobalCompact on Migration, as well as the JointComprehensive Plan of Action （JCPOA） onthe Iran nuclear issue.展开更多
文摘Characterized by increasing consideration of non-economic factors, Trump's economic and trade policy toward China mirrors a dramatic concern about and increasing alert against China's growing power. Besides handling differences with sufficient wisdom to avoid strategic misjudgment, enlarging common economic interests can make the "Chinese Dream" and "Make America Great Again" promote rather than restrain each other.
文摘Populism in the United States, with several trends in recent years, has brought about new risks to the country and the world. Combined with the "China threat," it heralds profound adjustments in Washington's foreign strategy and its China policy, with a tougher stance toward China becoming a "new normal" of the Trump administration to integrate its domestic policies and diplomacy.
文摘"America First," featuring its appeals in prioritization and choice of new policies, has become a constant motif of Trump's diplomacy, but shortcomings of leadership capabilities and constraints from domestic politics have dulled its initial cutting edge. Ironically, Trump's confusion in strategic thinking of "America First" might make the US the biggest loser of the concept he has long advocated.
文摘Since mid-2016, the situation in the South China Sea, as a whole, has remained stable and continued to develop in a positive direction. As a result of China＇s efforts, claimants of the South China Sea are now onthe correct path towards peace, resolving their disputes through negotiation and cooperation.
文摘Cybersecurity emerged as a popular issue during the 2016 presidential election of the United States with the successive email leak of the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.1 Donald Trump, then the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, vowed to make cybersecurity an “immediate and top priority for my administration” if elected.2 Since taking office, Trump has made some adjustments to the existing US cybersecurity policy under domestic pressures from various sides. The characteristics of these policy changes and the underlying dynamics are worth our observation and analysis.
文摘The idea of "America First" is reflected throughout Trump's first National Security Strategy. The report, which reveals the US perception of China as strategic competitor and return to great-power politics, will usher in a new era for bilateral relations that requires China's well-prepared response.
文摘Amidst the rapidly evolving international maritime situation,a policy debate has been brewing among US decision-makers over the longdelayed issue of ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS).While the US can rest assured knowing that it is the dominant sea power,it is still mulling the pros and cons of ratifying
文摘The Asia-Pacific region is characterized by rapid economic growth and complex security challenges.It is also a region where the interests of China,Japan and the United States are deeply integrated and the differences between them highly concentrated.As the Asia-Pacific becomes a center of gravity in terms of economic and geopolitical development on the global stage,China,Japan and the United States are all focusing
文摘Clean energy cooperation is a main topic for the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogues (SED) and is one of the major areas for economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries. Up till now, there have been quite a few highlights and important achievements in the two countries’ clean energy cooperation. However, the potential for cooperation
文摘Since the Trump administration put forward the concept of Indo-Pacific,and even before the recent release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Report,the United States’Indo-Pacific strategy has consistently been a hotly discussed and heavily researched topic in the strategic and academic communities of China and abroad.Various works have investigated the background of Washington’s proposal and its underlying intention,as well as the geopolitical connotations and future prospects of the strategy.
文摘The Obama administration＇s rebalancing to Asia strategy, initiated during the US President＇s first term, is a significant new policy worthy of examination and analysis. The new strategy is based on the assumption that the future of the Asia Pacific region will be of interest to the United States1 and that there was a disproportionate projection of American power and resources in the Middle East, especially when compared with the Asia Pacific.
文摘"Major Consensus"between China and the United States during the Past 35 Years The so-called"major consensus"refers to the tacit understanding and agreement between the two countries on a series of fundamental strategic issues.These fundamental strategic issues include which kind of country they expect their own to become,what means they would adopt in order
文摘U.S. President Donald Trump＇s deci-sion to withdraw from the UN Human Rishts Council in June should not havecome as a surprise because it arrived on theheels of a series of pullouts by the Trumppresidency, including withdrawal from theTrans-Pacific Partnership （TPP）, the Parisclimate accord, UNESCO, the UN GlobalCompact on Migration, as well as the JointComprehensive Plan of Action （JCPOA） onthe Iran nuclear issue.
