The chaos of the international strategic situation of 2011 will lead to the decline of the West,the growth of the Asia-Pacific as the global geopolitical center,the weakening of the trend towards multi-polarization,th...The chaos of the international strategic situation of 2011 will lead to the decline of the West,the growth of the Asia-Pacific as the global geopolitical center,the weakening of the trend towards multi-polarization,the rise of the G2 pattern in international situation,the theme of "peace and development" in addressing new challenges,and increasing importance of the "war and peace" issue.展开更多
As China takes center stage for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in August,enthusiasm for the Games extends far beyond the capital city.For Chinese,the Olympics is about national pride and cultural legacy.The Chinese go...As China takes center stage for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in August,enthusiasm for the Games extends far beyond the capital city.For Chinese,the Olympics is about national pride and cultural legacy.The Chinese government hopes to make this event a morale booster for the development of the whole country.And for the world,the Olympics is not just a global sporting event,but also an important platform for promoting world harmony and communication between cultures.As editor of Contemporary International Relations,I am mindful of the connection between sport and international relations.Sport today plays a highly significant role in the world,and the impact of this global phenomenon on international relations is often underestimated.展开更多
In the early 1950s,Kenneth W.Waltz's book Man,State and War laid the cornerstone for a new branch of international relations theory called the Level of Analysis.The author of this paper believes that Sino-U.S.rela...In the early 1950s,Kenneth W.Waltz's book Man,State and War laid the cornerstone for a new branch of international relations theory called the Level of Analysis.The author of this paper believes that Sino-U.S.relations can be studied in a similar multi-dimensional way. Among Waltz's three images,the world strategic structure,i.e.the international image,has been the most decisive factor in the development of Sino-U.S.relations over most of the past 40 years.展开更多
The thirty years’ reform and open door policies in China have injected elements of capitalism into the Chinese economy.These capitalist factors have had a huge impact on China’s domestic and foreign policies;economi...The thirty years’ reform and open door policies in China have injected elements of capitalism into the Chinese economy.These capitalist factors have had a huge impact on China’s domestic and foreign policies;economically speaking,China and the United States have become quite similar.The ideological differences which made them enemies in the first thirty years after the founding of the PRC have lessened considerably,and the two now interact as commercially competitive partners.This current similarity,according to the author,is the foundation which guarantees the future success of Sino-U.S.cooperation.展开更多
Contrary to the common belief that IR theory is static and unique,the author thinks thatIR theory is organic and can grow,a phenomenon the author calls the'time dimension.'As IR theories are adopted according ...Contrary to the common belief that IR theory is static and unique,the author thinks thatIR theory is organic and can grow,a phenomenon the author calls the'time dimension.'As IR theories are adopted according to the unique conditions of each country,IR theory ought to be considered a cluster of theories rather than a single theory: this the author calls the'space dimension.'Based on these thoughts,the author gives his view on what theory works best for China.展开更多
Africa plays an important role in China's rise.Sino-African ties bolsters up Chinese influence.African enthusiasm for taking a leaf from China's experience to shake off poverty has boosted China's soft pow...Africa plays an important role in China's rise.Sino-African ties bolsters up Chinese influence.African enthusiasm for taking a leaf from China's experience to shake off poverty has boosted China's soft power. Africa defends China as a responsible partner against Western slander of practicing neocolonialism.Africa provides China with the driving force for sustainable development.Africa supports China's national unification and demonstrates political solidarity with China.In recent years Africa's success in enhancing collective strength through deepening solidarity has won admiration and respect.Its strategic status is on a steady rise.It is our sincere hope that Africa will walk on the road of prosperity as soon as possible.展开更多
Over the past five decades relations between Africa and China have stood the test of time and are currently thriving.Launched in 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marked the beginning of a new stage in Sino-...Over the past five decades relations between Africa and China have stood the test of time and are currently thriving.Launched in 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marked the beginning of a new stage in Sino-African ties.Sino-African relations are deepening and being defined in broader terms.Enhanced Sino-Africa relations will further solidify solidarity between developing countries and promote South-South cooperation.展开更多
Chinese leaders have time and again talked about the wish to build a"harmonious world."The authors believe that this can be seen as a new attempt to deal with world affairs using the doctrine of idealism or ...Chinese leaders have time and again talked about the wish to build a"harmonious world."The authors believe that this can be seen as a new attempt to deal with world affairs using the doctrine of idealism or neo-idealism.Unlike the failed idealism of the early years in last century, the authors believe that this time neo-idealism has a fairly good chance of succeeding due to changes of the international environment.展开更多
This article aims to reexamine relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) after recent moves by the U.S.to intervene in the relationship.First,it looks at how the global financial cr...This article aims to reexamine relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) after recent moves by the U.S.to intervene in the relationship.First,it looks at how the global financial crisis has affected relations;it then analyzes the effect of U.S.interference;and,finally it wraps up with a prediction of the fate of the ASEAN way and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region.展开更多
This article puts forward a'unified field theory'for international relations(IR).It first divides current western IR theories into hard and soft categories,then points out conceptual fallacies of the three maj...This article puts forward a'unified field theory'for international relations(IR).It first divides current western IR theories into hard and soft categories,then points out conceptual fallacies of the three major debates in the history of Western IR theories by using this categorization as an analytical guide.It further asserts that such a categorization should help clarify the present theoretical chaos by pursuing a unified IR theoretical system.展开更多
Democratic Peace and Democracy Exporting are two relatively young theories in the Western IR theory family.The authors believe both are questionable assertions.Democracy,whether as personal consciousness or a politica...Democratic Peace and Democracy Exporting are two relatively young theories in the Western IR theory family.The authors believe both are questionable assertions.Democracy,whether as personal consciousness or a political mechanism,can only arise when the productivity of a nation reaches a certain level. Fundamentally,even if we agree with the assertion that democracy leads to peace,the real reason is level of productivity;democracy is only a result.Secondly,the close relationship between democracy and capitalism means that democracy can not be exported randomly.To treat democracy as a universally adaptable commodity exportable to any nation without considering the level of productivity can hardly be successful;in fact,it may be harmful to some nations.展开更多
文摘The chaos of the international strategic situation of 2011 will lead to the decline of the West,the growth of the Asia-Pacific as the global geopolitical center,the weakening of the trend towards multi-polarization,the rise of the G2 pattern in international situation,the theme of "peace and development" in addressing new challenges,and increasing importance of the "war and peace" issue.
文摘As China takes center stage for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in August,enthusiasm for the Games extends far beyond the capital city.For Chinese,the Olympics is about national pride and cultural legacy.The Chinese government hopes to make this event a morale booster for the development of the whole country.And for the world,the Olympics is not just a global sporting event,but also an important platform for promoting world harmony and communication between cultures.As editor of Contemporary International Relations,I am mindful of the connection between sport and international relations.Sport today plays a highly significant role in the world,and the impact of this global phenomenon on international relations is often underestimated.
文摘In the early 1950s,Kenneth W.Waltz's book Man,State and War laid the cornerstone for a new branch of international relations theory called the Level of Analysis.The author of this paper believes that Sino-U.S.relations can be studied in a similar multi-dimensional way. Among Waltz's three images,the world strategic structure,i.e.the international image,has been the most decisive factor in the development of Sino-U.S.relations over most of the past 40 years.
文摘The thirty years’ reform and open door policies in China have injected elements of capitalism into the Chinese economy.These capitalist factors have had a huge impact on China’s domestic and foreign policies;economically speaking,China and the United States have become quite similar.The ideological differences which made them enemies in the first thirty years after the founding of the PRC have lessened considerably,and the two now interact as commercially competitive partners.This current similarity,according to the author,is the foundation which guarantees the future success of Sino-U.S.cooperation.
文摘Contrary to the common belief that IR theory is static and unique,the author thinks thatIR theory is organic and can grow,a phenomenon the author calls the'time dimension.'As IR theories are adopted according to the unique conditions of each country,IR theory ought to be considered a cluster of theories rather than a single theory: this the author calls the'space dimension.'Based on these thoughts,the author gives his view on what theory works best for China.
文摘Africa plays an important role in China's rise.Sino-African ties bolsters up Chinese influence.African enthusiasm for taking a leaf from China's experience to shake off poverty has boosted China's soft power. Africa defends China as a responsible partner against Western slander of practicing neocolonialism.Africa provides China with the driving force for sustainable development.Africa supports China's national unification and demonstrates political solidarity with China.In recent years Africa's success in enhancing collective strength through deepening solidarity has won admiration and respect.Its strategic status is on a steady rise.It is our sincere hope that Africa will walk on the road of prosperity as soon as possible.
文摘Over the past five decades relations between Africa and China have stood the test of time and are currently thriving.Launched in 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marked the beginning of a new stage in Sino-African ties.Sino-African relations are deepening and being defined in broader terms.Enhanced Sino-Africa relations will further solidify solidarity between developing countries and promote South-South cooperation.
文摘Chinese leaders have time and again talked about the wish to build a"harmonious world."The authors believe that this can be seen as a new attempt to deal with world affairs using the doctrine of idealism or neo-idealism.Unlike the failed idealism of the early years in last century, the authors believe that this time neo-idealism has a fairly good chance of succeeding due to changes of the international environment.
文摘This article aims to reexamine relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) after recent moves by the U.S.to intervene in the relationship.First,it looks at how the global financial crisis has affected relations;it then analyzes the effect of U.S.interference;and,finally it wraps up with a prediction of the fate of the ASEAN way and its impact on the Asia-Pacific region.
文摘This article puts forward a'unified field theory'for international relations(IR).It first divides current western IR theories into hard and soft categories,then points out conceptual fallacies of the three major debates in the history of Western IR theories by using this categorization as an analytical guide.It further asserts that such a categorization should help clarify the present theoretical chaos by pursuing a unified IR theoretical system.
文摘Democratic Peace and Democracy Exporting are two relatively young theories in the Western IR theory family.The authors believe both are questionable assertions.Democracy,whether as personal consciousness or a political mechanism,can only arise when the productivity of a nation reaches a certain level. Fundamentally,even if we agree with the assertion that democracy leads to peace,the real reason is level of productivity;democracy is only a result.Secondly,the close relationship between democracy and capitalism means that democracy can not be exported randomly.To treat democracy as a universally adaptable commodity exportable to any nation without considering the level of productivity can hardly be successful;in fact,it may be harmful to some nations.
