China is evidently very clear about its plans for the coming five years Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the sta...China is evidently very clear about its plans for the coming five years Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the statements,particularly those made by Party leader Xi Jinping in his speech on the opening day,will have international implications.展开更多
The passing of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of...The passing of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of her father King George VI in February 1952 when Winston Churchill was prime minister.She died only days after appointing the 15th incumbent to this position,Liz Truss.Churchill was born in 1874,and Truss in 1975.There is a gap in the birth years between the first and last prime ministers who served the Queen of 101 years.This is one of many utterly extraordinary statistics about her reign.展开更多
China＇s friendly diplomatic links with Middle Eastern countries are not a new phenomenon. Some would argue that they go back centudes to the era of previous imperial trade links, and the Silk Road routes that carried...China＇s friendly diplomatic links with Middle Eastern countries are not a new phenomenon. Some would argue that they go back centudes to the era of previous imperial trade links, and the Silk Road routes that carried spices, resources and precious metals between the two regions. In modern times, however, China has forged a unique relationship, one in which it has been able to enjoy positive connections with every player across the region, despite the ongoing turmoil.展开更多
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation （APEC） forum has always been an orga- nization that has a lower profile than it deserves. Set up as an initiative of the then-Aus- tralian Prime Minister Bob Hawke in early 1989...The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation （APEC） forum has always been an orga- nization that has a lower profile than it deserves. Set up as an initiative of the then-Aus- tralian Prime Minister Bob Hawke in early 1989, its annual meetings are better known for the photo shoots showing the 21 leaders attend- ing in the national costume of the host country than for substantive policy accomplishments. This is a pity. APEC does serve an important purpose, and should be better known and ap- preciated in the rest of the world, and perhaps even in the Asia-Pacific.展开更多
The annual work conference on China＇s economy was convened in Beijing in mid-December 2016. The outcomes are important for two reasons： the huge unpredictability in the current global political and economic situatio...The annual work conference on China＇s economy was convened in Beijing in mid-December 2016. The outcomes are important for two reasons： the huge unpredictability in the current global political and economic situation, and the preparations being made for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China （CPC） in late 2017.展开更多
The internal election of a new British Conservative Party leader at the end of July also meant that the United Kingdom(UK)gota new primeminister.Boris Johnson comes to power therefore via a route with no national elec...The internal election of a new British Conservative Party leader at the end of July also meant that the United Kingdom(UK)gota new primeminister.Boris Johnson comes to power therefore via a route with no national election to legitimize him. He is also, even in his own party, a divisive figure.展开更多
2016 was a bad year for globalization. No one can doubt that much now. The decision in the UK to exit the European Union-the outcome of a referendum vote on June 23-was the first major shock. The fact that former Brit...2016 was a bad year for globalization. No one can doubt that much now. The decision in the UK to exit the European Union-the outcome of a referendum vote on June 23-was the first major shock. The fact that former British Prime Minister David Cameron, the chief architect of the event, resigned immediately after the vote and ended his political career a few weeks later was a powerful sign of just how badly political elites misjudged and misunderstood public sentiment.展开更多
The world should utilize the opportunity to benefit from China’s experience Since 1978,the People’s Republic of China broadly embarked on an era—which came to be known as reform and opening up—where it observed an...The world should utilize the opportunity to benefit from China’s experience Since 1978,the People’s Republic of China broadly embarked on an era—which came to be known as reform and opening up—where it observed and tried to learn from the world around it.展开更多
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of...The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of her father King George VI in February 1952 when Winston Churchill was prime minister.She died only days after appointing the 15 th incumbent to this position,Liz Truss.Churchill was born in 1874,and Truss in 1975.There is a gap in the birth years between the first and last prime ministers who served the Queen of 101 years.This is one of many utterly extraordinary statistics about her reign.展开更多
Rejecting Huawei will not help Boris Johnson take back control of UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made it a key slogan during the campaign for Brexit in 2016 that the most important thing was for Britain as a ...Rejecting Huawei will not help Boris Johnson take back control of UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made it a key slogan during the campaign for Brexit in 2016 that the most important thing was for Britain as a sovereign nation to"take back control."Part of that was about immigration,which was a key concern of voters during the campaign.Part of it was about how Britain felt too many decisions were made in Brussels by un-elected officials.But there was also a sense that on security,trade and investment the UK was cramped and its strategic space restricted by being part of a multilateral union.展开更多
China and the EU express stronger desire to align their interestsUnlike in previous years, because of the unique situation with the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19) pandemic at the moment, the annual ChinaEuropean ...China and the EU express stronger desire to align their interestsUnlike in previous years, because of the unique situation with the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19) pandemic at the moment, the annual ChinaEuropean Union(EU) leaders’ meeting。展开更多
Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the statements,particularly those made by Party leader Xi Jinping in his speech...Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the statements,particularly those made by Party leader Xi Jinping in his speech on the opening day,will have international implications.As with the U.S.,China’s domestic affairs carry huge global interest and meaning.展开更多
President Xi Jinping’s address at the annual Boao Forum for Asia（BFA）on Hainan Island occurred within a particular domestic and international context.The domestic one is that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the ...President Xi Jinping’s address at the annual Boao Forum for Asia（BFA）on Hainan Island occurred within a particular domestic and international context.The domestic one is that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the reform and opening-up era from the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in 1978.展开更多
The Belt and Road Initiative has been with us for five years now, It first manifested itself as the new SilkRoad in 2013 when Chinese President Xi Jinping was traveling first in Central Asia and then in Indonesia. Sin...The Belt and Road Initiative has been with us for five years now, It first manifested itself as the new SilkRoad in 2013 when Chinese President Xi Jinping was traveling first in Central Asia and then in Indonesia. Since 2015, it has been known as the Belt and Road Initiative. Under that name it has been the focus of major conferences and summits in China, as well as across the rest of the world.展开更多
The two-day Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Argentina, which ended on December 1, has been presented in much of the press commentary as a gathering Tmore striking for the discord among its members than for any harmony. To...The two-day Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Argentina, which ended on December 1, has been presented in much of the press commentary as a gathering Tmore striking for the discord among its members than for any harmony. Topmost of these issues was the looming escalation of the trade conflict between the largest of the partners, the United States and China.In addition, there were the ongoing problems with Russia and recent clashes with its neighbor Ukraine, and the argument over Brexit and its impact on the rest of the European Union with the UK due to depart at the end of March 2019. There was also the issue of Saudi Arabia and the controversy over the disappearance and murder of a journalist in October in Turkey who had been critical of Riyadh.展开更多
The annual plenums of the Communist Party of China （CPC） Central Committee have become, in recent years, the moments when former strategies are reviewed and new policy initiatives are announced. They have acquired a...The annual plenums of the Communist Party of China （CPC） Central Committee have become, in recent years, the moments when former strategies are reviewed and new policy initiatives are announced. They have acquired a thematic rhythm since 2013, with each plenum dealing with a specific set of issues.展开更多
Controversial 20th-century British politician Enoch Powell once noted that all political careers in Great Britain end in tears. With Theresa May, his words proved true not just figuratively but literally. As the Briti...Controversial 20th-century British politician Enoch Powell once noted that all political careers in Great Britain end in tears. With Theresa May, his words proved true not just figuratively but literally. As the British prime minister announced on May 24 that she would step down on June 7, observers could see her face consumed with emotion and tears well up in her eyes. It was a bathetic note to end a chaotic, and for many, in glorious, period.展开更多
Since 2009, the G20--the internation- al forum for economic cooperation-- has become one of the key means by which global leaders can get together and work out ways to cooperate and address common themes.
After months of enigmatic silence, British Prime Minister Theresa May has an- nounced how her government plans tomanage Britain＇s exit from the European Union （EU） following the nation＇s referendum on June 23 last...After months of enigmatic silence, British Prime Minister Theresa May has an- nounced how her government plans tomanage Britain＇s exit from the European Union （EU） following the nation＇s referendum on June 23 last year.展开更多
The upcoming G20 Summit provides space for change By Kerry Brown Some nine months have elapsed since the last G20 meeting.What has changed？What has stayed the same？The temptation would be to emphasize the things tha...The upcoming G20 Summit provides space for change By Kerry Brown Some nine months have elapsed since the last G20 meeting.What has changed？What has stayed the same？The temptation would be to emphasize the things that have happened and to understate the issues that have remained the same.展开更多
文摘China is evidently very clear about its plans for the coming five years Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the statements,particularly those made by Party leader Xi Jinping in his speech on the opening day,will have international implications.
文摘The passing of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of her father King George VI in February 1952 when Winston Churchill was prime minister.She died only days after appointing the 15th incumbent to this position,Liz Truss.Churchill was born in 1874,and Truss in 1975.There is a gap in the birth years between the first and last prime ministers who served the Queen of 101 years.This is one of many utterly extraordinary statistics about her reign.
文摘China＇s friendly diplomatic links with Middle Eastern countries are not a new phenomenon. Some would argue that they go back centudes to the era of previous imperial trade links, and the Silk Road routes that carried spices, resources and precious metals between the two regions. In modern times, however, China has forged a unique relationship, one in which it has been able to enjoy positive connections with every player across the region, despite the ongoing turmoil.
文摘The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation （APEC） forum has always been an orga- nization that has a lower profile than it deserves. Set up as an initiative of the then-Aus- tralian Prime Minister Bob Hawke in early 1989, its annual meetings are better known for the photo shoots showing the 21 leaders attend- ing in the national costume of the host country than for substantive policy accomplishments. This is a pity. APEC does serve an important purpose, and should be better known and ap- preciated in the rest of the world, and perhaps even in the Asia-Pacific.
文摘The annual work conference on China＇s economy was convened in Beijing in mid-December 2016. The outcomes are important for two reasons： the huge unpredictability in the current global political and economic situation, and the preparations being made for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China （CPC） in late 2017.
文摘The internal election of a new British Conservative Party leader at the end of July also meant that the United Kingdom(UK)gota new primeminister.Boris Johnson comes to power therefore via a route with no national election to legitimize him. He is also, even in his own party, a divisive figure.
文摘2016 was a bad year for globalization. No one can doubt that much now. The decision in the UK to exit the European Union-the outcome of a referendum vote on June 23-was the first major shock. The fact that former British Prime Minister David Cameron, the chief architect of the event, resigned immediately after the vote and ended his political career a few weeks later was a powerful sign of just how badly political elites misjudged and misunderstood public sentiment.
文摘The world should utilize the opportunity to benefit from China’s experience Since 1978,the People’s Republic of China broadly embarked on an era—which came to be known as reform and opening up—where it observed and tried to learn from the world around it.
文摘The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8,after a reign of over 70 years,brought to the end an extraordinary life,and an era in British and European history.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on the death of her father King George VI in February 1952 when Winston Churchill was prime minister.She died only days after appointing the 15 th incumbent to this position,Liz Truss.Churchill was born in 1874,and Truss in 1975.There is a gap in the birth years between the first and last prime ministers who served the Queen of 101 years.This is one of many utterly extraordinary statistics about her reign.
文摘Rejecting Huawei will not help Boris Johnson take back control of UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made it a key slogan during the campaign for Brexit in 2016 that the most important thing was for Britain as a sovereign nation to"take back control."Part of that was about immigration,which was a key concern of voters during the campaign.Part of it was about how Britain felt too many decisions were made in Brussels by un-elected officials.But there was also a sense that on security,trade and investment the UK was cramped and its strategic space restricted by being part of a multilateral union.
文摘China and the EU express stronger desire to align their interestsUnlike in previous years, because of the unique situation with the novel coronavirus disease(COVID-19) pandemic at the moment, the annual ChinaEuropean Union(EU) leaders’ meeting。
文摘Despite the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China being a domestic event,it is inevitable that many of its decisions and the statements,particularly those made by Party leader Xi Jinping in his speech on the opening day,will have international implications.As with the U.S.,China’s domestic affairs carry huge global interest and meaning.
文摘President Xi Jinping’s address at the annual Boao Forum for Asia（BFA）on Hainan Island occurred within a particular domestic and international context.The domestic one is that 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the reform and opening-up era from the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in 1978.
文摘The Belt and Road Initiative has been with us for five years now, It first manifested itself as the new SilkRoad in 2013 when Chinese President Xi Jinping was traveling first in Central Asia and then in Indonesia. Since 2015, it has been known as the Belt and Road Initiative. Under that name it has been the focus of major conferences and summits in China, as well as across the rest of the world.
文摘The two-day Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Argentina, which ended on December 1, has been presented in much of the press commentary as a gathering Tmore striking for the discord among its members than for any harmony. Topmost of these issues was the looming escalation of the trade conflict between the largest of the partners, the United States and China.In addition, there were the ongoing problems with Russia and recent clashes with its neighbor Ukraine, and the argument over Brexit and its impact on the rest of the European Union with the UK due to depart at the end of March 2019. There was also the issue of Saudi Arabia and the controversy over the disappearance and murder of a journalist in October in Turkey who had been critical of Riyadh.
文摘The annual plenums of the Communist Party of China （CPC） Central Committee have become, in recent years, the moments when former strategies are reviewed and new policy initiatives are announced. They have acquired a thematic rhythm since 2013, with each plenum dealing with a specific set of issues.
文摘Controversial 20th-century British politician Enoch Powell once noted that all political careers in Great Britain end in tears. With Theresa May, his words proved true not just figuratively but literally. As the British prime minister announced on May 24 that she would step down on June 7, observers could see her face consumed with emotion and tears well up in her eyes. It was a bathetic note to end a chaotic, and for many, in glorious, period.
文摘Since 2009, the G20--the internation- al forum for economic cooperation-- has become one of the key means by which global leaders can get together and work out ways to cooperate and address common themes.
文摘After months of enigmatic silence, British Prime Minister Theresa May has an- nounced how her government plans tomanage Britain＇s exit from the European Union （EU） following the nation＇s referendum on June 23 last year.
文摘The upcoming G20 Summit provides space for change By Kerry Brown Some nine months have elapsed since the last G20 meeting.What has changed？What has stayed the same？The temptation would be to emphasize the things that have happened and to understate the issues that have remained the same.
