A Study on the Symbol-Based Narrative in the International Communication of Cities

Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of symbols,this paper analyzes in depth how cities create their cultural symbols in the dynamic process of international communication in an era of symbol-based digital media,and how they develop their narratives and explain meanings through the dissemination of symbols when telling their stories to international audiences,thus enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their international communication efforts.

Evolution of United States Technology Alliance Strategy and Reshaping of International Strategic Landscape

Building a technology alliance is the main strategy for the United States to maintain its scientific and technological hegemony under its technopolitical strategic framework.After Joe Biden took office,the United States implemented“small yard with high fences”strategy for scientific and technological competition,as the first step toward building a technology alliance.The main goal is to restrict the flow of strategic emerging technologies and factors of innovation to rival countries.

Internationalization of the “DPRK Defectors” Issue

At the beginning of 2012, South Korean media attacked China because -of its intention to repatriate North Korean defectors to the DPRK.Some politicians and organizations even staged protests. South Korea＇s Foreign Ministry openly put pressure on China for the first time and submitted a complaint to the U.N. General Assembly. So once again,

Belt and Road Initiative and Transformation of International Energy Order

With a profound adjustment in international energy supply and demand, the transformation of international energy order is in the making. In line with this trend, the Belt and Road energy cooperation promotes interaction between producer and consumer countries, and provides new security and economic values to the international energy order.

Judicial Application of International Human Rights Treaties in China

Since the Chinese Constitution does not stipulate the status of international treaties in the domestic legal system,the question of whether the domestic court can apply international human rights treaties keeps obscure all the time.China’s official statement and academic opinions generally believe that the domestic court couldn’t resort to the human rights treaties.In recent years,however,several cases have come out involving direct reference to human rights treaties by the court.The following factors contribute together to the direct reference:the inward-looking nature of international human rights treaties,specific requirements of human rights treaties,and the possible institutional room in Chinas’s current legal system.Take the view off ulfilling international human rights obligations,the practice of judicial application should be fully affirmed.Nevertheless,it should also be noted that relevant practice is still in its infancy,there are some problems such as inconsistent understanding and non-standard application.From the perspective of top-level design,it is necessary to provide a normative basis for the practice of the court,so as to make the international human rights treaties play their due role.

The Pattern and Trends of International Politics in the Post-Crisis Era

In the 1990s,the dramatic changes in the Soviet Union and East Europe put an end to the Cold War stand-off between the United States and the Soviet Union.The world entered the post-Cold War era with the United States as the world's sole superpower.In the 21^(st) century,the outbreak of the 9/11 terrorist attacks brought the United States into two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.The U.S.

Towards a New Type of Cooperative and Win-Win International Relations

Building a new type of international relations with win-win cooperation at the core is a major innovation and development of contemporary China’s outlook on the international order formed after the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as General Secretary has coordinated both domestic and international situations since the 18th National Congress of the CPC.China has proved itself a

New Trend of Terrorism and the International Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

International terrorism started a new trend in 2015,in which the"Islamic State"(IS)became the most dangerous international terrorist group with continually expanding cross-regional influence.IS has won massive submission and worship from a large number of terrorist groups as it successfully withstood the air strikes by the US and Russia,which finally affected the realignment,regrouping and strategic adjustment of

The Evolution and Prospects of the International Climate Change Regime

The United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Bali, Indonesia in December 2007,formally launching the post-Kyoto negotiations.After hard discussions,the parties finally agreed on the Bali Roadmap,promising to have further negotiations and maintain and improve the international climate change regime centered on the United Nations Framework Convention

Transformation of International Structure and China＇s Diplomatic Strategy

The world has undergone extremely complicated and profound changes since the beginning of the 21 st century- the 9/11 incident, the rapid rise of emerging powers, the world financial crisis and the adjustment of international strategy by the United States. From a practical and theoretical standpoint, it is now ever more important to make an objective and comprehensive assessment of the international state of affairs, understand Chinas international position and formulate overall strategic and realizable goals for Chinas diplomacy.

Protecting China's Overseas National Interests in Changing International Circumstances:Experience of Western Countries and What China Should Do

Developed countries in the West always attach great importance to protection of their overseas interests.Since the end of World WarⅡ,governments of these countries have been making unremitting efforts to protect the economic interests of their businesses and nationals in foreign countries and work to ensure their safety and security by establishing an international order

Changing Position of American Power in a New Constellation of International Relations

As a consequence of rapid advancement of science and technology and economic globalization proceeding in depth in recent years, significant changes are taking place in the structure of the world economy.Most salient of all is the surge of emerging economies. The'BRIC'—Brazil,Russia,India and China—are

The Dual Role of COVID-19 in Changing International Landscape

With the nail-biting flare-ups of COVID-19 at the moment,the end result of the pandemic may not be decided quickly.Due to the lack of adequate understanding of the novel coronavirus,the international community has applied different anti-pandemic measures,leading to uncertainty about the duration and scope of the coronavirus and bringing potential shocks to the global landscape and international order.The pandemic will fuel changes that have taken place before,while also spawning ideas and actions to reshape the landscape.Boosting and reshaping will be the two basic drivers affecting the future,and how the world differs before and after the pandemic will depend on the connected and contradictory interplay between the two.Whether the pandemic will become a“booster”or“watershed”of the changing world situation,the new substance of international politics,the changing agenda of global governance,and the fundamental transformation of the globalized economy are all major trends that are taking place and will shape the future international landscape.

Way to Success: International M&A of China Oil Enterprises

Significance of international mergers and acquisition Good for easing lack of domestic oil reserves China oil production is under severe deficit due to insufficient resources.Annual average growth rate of crude oil consumption was 7.41%,but annual average growth rate of crude oil supply was only 1.95%in China in past 10 years.Oil supply could not meet demand of economic development.It is predicted that degree of China’s dependence on foreign will be as high as 60%in2015.

Theoretical Connotation and Historical Significance of Building a New Model of International Relations

The international community is undergoing a profound transformation unseen in nearly one hundred years.As Chinese President Xi Jinping has pointed out,we are witnessing once-in-a-century changes around the world.Since the beginning of the 21st century,a large number of emerging markets and developing countries have maintained rapid economic growth,and an accelerating and irreversible shift towards a multipolar world and an increasingly balanced international landscape is taking place.

The Role of German NGOs in International Cultural Exchanges

International cultural policy is one of three pillars of foreign policy(namely international cultural policy,international political policy and foreign economic and trade policy)of Germany and international cultural exchanges are highly valued in Germany.Since the end of

MAJOR CHANGES OF WORLD SITUATION AND CHINA'S INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY

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

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.

Role of Civic Groups in International Cultural Exchange in France

Civic groups refer to various organizational forms and their networks spontaneously established by citizens from all walks of society and to some extent they are usually of non-profit,nongovernmental,self-governance,organizational and voluntary features.1 The words'civic groups'were of the same origin with