A Review of China's Surrounding Security Environment in the Context of the International Political Economy

Since the second half of 2012,the security situation in China’s surrounding areas has become increasingly serious.On the sea frontiers,following the Sino-Philippine conflict over Huangyan Island,the Sino-Japanese dispute over the Diaoyu Islands has escalated due to the Japanese government’s illegal"purchase"of the islands.Since 2013,Japan has also continuously enhanced its military coordination with

We Should Well Grasp Those Vital Issues Related to the Future Trend of International Relations

Profound changes in the international situation this past year signify how momentous and rapid are the alterations in the international power configuration,the geopolitical landscape,and the global governance structure.Since the financial crisis,the developed economies have fallen into recession and,in general,their recovery remains slow.Emerging economies have high growth,by contrast,and this is a factor in accelerating multi-polarization in the international power configuration.This evolution is complicated,but the trend is seeing a strong China,now the world's second-largest economy having posted a 7.4%2014 growth rate,shortening its gap with the U.S.and gradually pulling ahead of

The Impact of the China-U.S.Game on the Future Configuration of International Security

In 2014,the China-U.S.game intensified less than during previous years,but the situation has not yet fundamentally improved.Since the end of the Cold War,there have been several security crises between China and the United States,such as the'the Taiwan Strait crisis'in 1995-1996,the'U.S.bombing of Chinese Embassy'in 1999,and the'air collision incident'in 2001,but China has successfully navigated all these crises.However,the most recent round in the Sino-U.S.game,which started in2010,is different from previous ones,because it derives from the closer security strengths of the two countries and by objective changes in

Why China First Advocates Creating a Community of a Shared Future for Humanity in the 21st Century

Since the 18th CPC National Congress,the Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core has elaborated on the creation of a community of shared future for mankind.Realizing long-term peace,harmony,prosperity and development in a comprehensive,systematic and profound way is the goal for the new century.This concept was addressed,post-Cold War,by Chinese leaders Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.Reasons why socialist

The Rise of the Far Right in Europe and the Refugee Crisis

The rise of the far right in Europe has captured the attention of the international community in recent years. Its specific features are: an unprecedentedly strong influence, an obvious trend towards the moderate line, horizontal collaboration to expand its reach, and a very adept use of social media networks. The refugee crisis has given the far right an historical opportunity. The rise has also had a profound effect on European politics; it has deepened the political divide inside EU member states, and shaken up the traditional political values and the foundation of the union.The rise of the far right will likely not change Europe's political landscape, but problems of EU governance over its handling of the refugee crisis cannot be ignored.

Challenges to the International Nuclear Order

The appearance of nuclear weapons has posed unprecedented threats of war to mankind. With joint efforts of the international community, a series of international norms and arrangements have been gradually established, mainly involving nuclear disarmament and nuclear arms control, prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons, as well as non-proliferation of nuclear arms, effectively influencing nuclear activities among sovereign states, warding off the outbreak of nuclear war, and limiting the number of nuclear states. Since the beginning of the 21 st century, the international strategic environment has undergone major changes. Mankind has entered a new age when nuclear and missile technologies have been proliferated in an accelerated way, with Iran's nuclear capability steadily growing, the DPRK obtaining nuclear weapons by successfully breaching the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, and non-state actors becoming the major subjects to proliferate nuclear technology and nuclear materials. Since coming into office, Trump has thoroughly negated the policy proposition of a nuclear-free world advocated by Obama, insisting on building a powerful missile defense system, developing new forms of strategic weapons, producing low-yield nuclear warheads, and withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear agreement.Trump's policy adjustment has much weakened the nuclear taboo and the nuclear non-proliferation regime, and has initiated a new round in the race toward cutting edge nuclear weapons technology, thus undermining strategic stability among major powers, all highlighting historic limitations of the international nuclear order.

Changes in the International Order and China's Regional Diplomacy

The increasing frequency of maritime disputes have damaged China’s regional security situation.China is now debating whether it should change its policy of maintaining stability and put its national interests first? This paper looks at this situation from the perspective of recent changes in the international order,examines the reasons for these changes and whether China’s new regional policy will be effective.

Assessment of the North Korea Nuclear Six-Party Talks

The Six-Party Talks (SPT) have helped to maintain peace in Northeast Asia through consensus building and spurring countries to take action. Prospects for the SPT hinge on whether a compromise can be hammered out between the U.S. and North Korea.

Preventing Terrorist Attacks on “Soft” Targets

Terrorist attacks on hotels, shopping centers, schools, and other "soft" targets signal that the powers of organized international terrorism are in decline, even while fatalities, kidnapping, and fear engendered among the populace produce great mental anguish. For maximum publicity and symbolism, terrorist groups have plans for massive devastation even on people staying at upscale hotels, vacationing, or taking a cruise ship. Using movement tracking and advanced security technology, countries have heightened their protection of these so-called soft targets—non-military, non-governmental public sites that are vulnerable to many civilian casualties.

Building A New Type of Sino-Russian Relationship

The key to guaranteeing the steady growth of China-Russia relations is to foster endogenous development,take full advantage of complementarities and promote mutual prosperity.China should inject more positive energy into the relationship by paying attention to Russian concerns and working towards common prosperity,improving ways of cooperation,improving the two’s trading structure,expanding ties in common interests and making every effort to reduce the negative effect brought about by Russia’s attempt to restrain China.

Japan’s Political Development in the Later Period of the Abe Administration and the Sino-Japanese Relationship

With Shinzo Abe's re-election as the president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the LDP regime appears to have entered on a stable trend of long-term governance. This also marks a later phase of the Abe administration has solidified its later phase, following Abe's second rise to power. The supremacy of the LDP and the administration of the basket of economic policies termed Abenomics have produced initial effects, and the overall climate of political opinion in Japan remains largely conservative, all factors favorable the continuance of Abe's regime. A major task in the future to cement AbeJ s political legacy would be amendment of Japan’ s pacifist constitution. Abe’ s political and security policies are likely not to change, namely, the promotion of multilateral cooperation in the US-Japan alliance, a moderate adjustment of Japan's China policy, and a return to utilitarian diplomacy to maximize Japan’s national interests. Thanks to the return of the Sino-Japanese relationship to the right track, the healthy development of bilateral relations depends on the consolidation of the political foundation, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and constructively managing and controlling disagreement.

China-Japan Security Relations and China＇s Countermeasures

Security relations are crucial in China-Japan relations. Since the"nationalization"of the Diaoyu Islands by Japan in 2012, mutual trust between China and Japan has been declining, and bilateral security relations have reached a low point. China-Japan security relations are typified by ongoing dispute over the Diaoyu Islands, lack of mutual trust exacerbated by various actions by Japan, and the delay of China-Japan security dialogues. The evolution of China-Japan security relations derived from the Diaoyu Islands dispute is clearly beyond the scope of the dispute itself, with deep-rooted internal and external factors. In the near future,China-Japan security relations will face more challenges than opportunities. China should take measures, including enhancing mutual trust in politics and security between the two countries, to impose necessary pressure on Japan to change course, to win over neighboring countries so as to avoid pretext for Japan's intervention in regional issues,and to strengthen interpersonal communication and understanding between people of the two countries in order to stabilize security relations.

China-U.S. Joint Cooperation over D.P.R.K.

China and the U.S. have initiated a series of bilateral and multilateral actions to deal with the North Korean nuclear crisis. In the long-term, bilateral cooperation will depend on Pyongyang's actions, U.S. attitude on the nuclear issue, North Korea's position in China's grand strategy as well as the balance between Sino-U.S. strategic competition and cooperation.

中美日与东盟经济合作解析

Since China’s Belt and Road Initiative was introduced,the rapid development of China–ASEAN economic cooperation has aroused suspicion from the United States and Japan,nations that have been cooperating with Southeast Asia for a long time.Through comparative analysis,this paper draws a conclusion that the cooperation between China and ASEAN has rapidly grown in trade volume,tourism,infrastructure construction,and other fields,but its advantages in some fields are not yet apparent,and there is no evidence of crowding out the United States and Japan overall.The United States and Japan have been adjusting policies toward ASEAN in a targeted manner,while ASEAN countries do not completely depend on China,establishing a balance in foreign economic cooperation between great powers.Therefore,the economic cooperation between China,the United States,Japan,and ASEAN is experiencing a dynamic adjustment process in long-term competition that is unlikely to lead to exclusive monopoly circumstances.

Sino-Japanese Relations and ADIZ

Sino-Japanese relations have recently deteriorated as Japan’s Abe government has made public visits to the Yasukuni Shrine.The situation also provides an opportunity for us to better understand the strategic significance of the establishment of'the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone'('ADIZ').In the author’s opinion,in order to view and understand the

U.S.Hegemonic Anxiety and Its Strategic Shift East

Over the past few years,the U.S.has accelerated its global strategic shift to the Asia-Pacific region even while Afghanistan and Iraq have not yet been settled.The U.S. is worried about its hegemonic aspirations and that its strategic relationships with its Asian allies might be eroded if it does not boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific.

The Abe Government’s Policy on North Korean Nuclear Issue

The North Korean nuclear issue is a major regional issue with implications on Northeast Asian peace and security.Though not a direct party to the issue and unlikely to play a decisive role in its resolution,Japan’s policy on the North Korean nuclear issue,given historical and geopolitical factors as well as the Japan-US security alliance,would still exert complicated influence on the development of the issue and regional interstate relations,thus of special significance and deserving in-depth analysis.

DPRK Nuclear Issue:Non-proliferation or Strategic Game?

Out of concern over nuclear weapons proliferation,the worry over DPRK nuclear testing is overwrought.The author sees the situation from the viewpoint of a geopolitical game in a non-proliferation mask.To attempt a geopolitical game using non-proliferation is wrongly directed,but this is the main reason the issue fluctuates and deadlocks occasionally.To solve the situation once and for all,the international community needs to recognize its geopolitical nature and cure the problem accordingly.Since DPRK leader Kim Jong-Un crossed the border April 27 to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in,the destiny of the Korean Peninsula is,as it should be,in the hands of the Koreans,not Chinese or Americans.

Somali Piracy:Causes and Countermeasures

The recent rampant piracy off the Somali coast has caused serious consequences and become a top concern internationally. In the latter half of 2008 the United Nations has successively adopted four resolutions calling on all nations in the world to actively participate in the actions of combating Somali piracy.In order to effectively repress and completely eradicate Somali piracy,an international public hazard,the