China and the Changing World——Summary of the International Seminar in Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the CICIR (Part I)

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations hosted a two-day seminar titled "The Changing world and China" on September 4-5 in Beijing. The first-day seminar was held in the Shangri-la Hotel. Mr. Zhang Zhijun, Chinese

Modern Countries in the Western World:The Conundrum of Governance

Aseries of shocking events,including Brexit in Europe and the Trump ascendancy in the United States,has made people wonder:what is wrong with the West?Although the problems in the West emerged long before today,and vary among different countries,they can generally be categorized into three common phenomena.

世界政治变革向纵深演进

The year 2023 marked an important year of change, in which multiple old orders have given way to new arrangements. “The end of the post-Cold War era,” “the beginning of the post-pandemic era,” “the ebb of the era of economic globalization,” “the return of the era of geopolitical conflict.”

The Role and Impact of Nonstate Actors from the Perspective of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

TheRussia-Ukrainecrisiswas araremilitary crisis between European powers after the end of the Cold War,which led to confrontation between Western countries and Russia.Such a crisis also triggered the extensive involvement of nonstate actors,such as international capital giants,small and micro technology enterprises,emerging international platforms,and multinational corporations.Nonstate actors play an important role in international politics.Benefiting from the development of globalization and the accelerated evolution of the digital age,nonstate actors have exerted a significant influence on the international pattern by intervening in the competition between countries,participating in the process of global governance,and influencing the thoughts of science and technology.These actors have become an important variable affecting the world.The rising role of nonstate actors has many implications for China to expand its strength and safeguard national interests and security.

Prospects of Climate Change Negotiation

This article examines the key points of controversy and the prospects for the post-Copenhagen global climate change negotiations. While the Europeans and the U.S. try to abandon the principles of the Kyoto Protocol after 2012, the developing countries will strive to make the developed countries continue to accept differentiated responsibilities or obligations. The prospects of reaching a new legally binding international agreement on emissions reduction in the Cancun or South Africa summits may be diminishing.

A European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Its Implications

The international fight to cut greenhouse gas emissions is entering a new phase as an increasing number of countries have recently announced major commitments to achieve carbon neutrality within the next few decades.Meanwhile,some developed countries are trying to hedge against the losses associated with emissions reduction by devising self-protective mechanisms.One of the most notable examples is the European Union’s(EU’s)plan to introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism(CBAM)as early as 2023,imposing a charge on imports of certain products from countries deemed not to be seriously tackling climate change.By investigating how the CBAM has evolved in EU policy making and assessing what the potential implications might be,this paper argues that the CBAM reflects the internal demands of EU climate politics,addresses its practical needs to hedge against the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,and is the inevitable result of transitions in European social and political thought as well as in its party politics.Given the current shift in the public opinion toward carbon border taxes in the United States(US),the policies of developed countries will likely converge on this issue in the foreseeable future,which will jolt the basic framework for global action on climate change and make the situation even grimmer for emerging and developing countries in terms of greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Seeking a New Strategic Opportunity

Since the Party’s 18th National Congress,China has adopted a systematic,long-term foreign strategy that can seize the opportunity inherent in international order change and in China’s increasing international status.To fully understand the importance of these new strategies,we have to take into consideration the past experiences and future development trends.China had expanded its strength and integrated into the

Reflections on Maritime Disputes and US-China Relations

US-China tensions and distrust on maritime issues have been escalating in recent years.The US's pivot towards the Asia-Pacific region has only exacerbated mutual distrust Many US scholars and officials have voiced concerns that a rising China will transform the status quo of the Asia Pacific region.This article will delve into the interactions between the two countries on maritime security post-World War II and offer some suggestions to ease tensions.

China’s Foreign Strategy:Constantly Deepening and Broadening

China has been constantly deepening and broadening foreign strategy in accordance with the changes of the world situation. With the Fourth Plenary Session of the Seventeenth CPC Central Committee, the Eleventh Diplomatic Envoy Conference and the Central Economic Working Conference as opportunities, the CPC Central Committee has made a series of new explanations and judgements on China’s foreign strategy in the new era. China’s external work has also entered a new period of great development. China has made substantial progress in countering the international financial crisis, promoting global issues such as climate change, maintaining the steady development of relations with major global powers and solidifying its strategy of reliance on surrounding countries. China’s international status and influence has scaled new heights.

Unprecedented Global Transition

In 2017, the 10th anniversary of the subprime mortgage crisis and 100th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution, the Communist Party of China held its 19th National Congress to meet the challenges that China and the world are undergoing in development, reform, and transition.The global economy is recovering but structural issues are unresolved.Against the backdrop of progressive multilateralism, international security risks have increased because of social disarray and transition risks. The global governance agenda is driven forward only with difficulty, and a multilateral governance system is urgently needed.

China's Search for an Innovative Foreign Strategy

With China's rise to a nominal second largest economy in the world,the rapid promotion of China's power and international status stands in stark contrast to the depression in the Western economy.The suspicion of Western powers towards rising China aggravates,and the interaction between China and outside world enters a more complicated phase.

Transforming Sino-U.S. Strategic Relations

Sino-U.S. strategic relations have undergone profound transfor- mations over the past thirty years. It is increasingly urgent to change and transcend Sino-U.S. strategic relations. However, rapid adjustments and changes in world pattern prevent China and the U.S. from drawing a clear picture of each other's strategy. Vagueness in strategy awareness leads to difficult strategic adjustment, impacting virtuous interaction and stable development of Sino-U.S. strategic relations. The U.S., as relatively more important part in bilateral strategic relations, needs to take an initiative in substantial moves.

Forge Ahead with Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Features

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's diplomacy has progressed toward major achievements in ideological concepts, strategic operations and practical innovation. In its role as responsible major power, China achieved fruitful results in building generally stable major-country relationships for balanced development. It remains actively involved in hotspot issues in its surrounding area, with Korea, India and the South China Sea especially, to defuse tension. Amid a diminished willingness of many countries to participate in serious global problems, and with difficulties facing multilateral regimes, China was proactive, holding multilateral summits and hosting diplomacy platforms to cope with worldwide challenges and to gather international consensus on safeguarding world peace and seeking common development. The 19th Party Congress gained unprecedented international attention. Socialism with Chinese characteristics has taken on a new look, and China's diplomacy will continue progressing toward a favorable external environment for the country's development.

Reflection on the Sharp Contrast between Europe and Asia on Postwar Reconciliation

The year 2015 marks the 70thAnniversary of Victory of World Anti-Fascist War and Chinese People’s Resistance against Japanese Aggression.The occasion reminds people to draw lessons from WWII,and the sharp contrast between Europe and Asia on postwar reconciliation calls for deep reflection.People must keep a vigilant watch on the right-wing tendency of Japan.Much still needs to be done to maintain peace in the world.

Restorative for Global Growth

Why China’s early work resumption means hope for world economy China’s economic recovery is stronger than expected,predicted to grow by 1.9 percent in 2020,according to the latest World Economic Outlook report released by the International Monetary Fund(IMF)on October 13.