Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
Speed up sea code talks to advance Sino-ASEAN ties
Bilateral talks over disputes between countries directly concerned is not an exclusive solution, because once a COC is set up and everyone abides by it, it will in return help promote the former. The two processes are complementary. The establishment of a binding COC will help clear the bumps on the road in the overall Sino-ASEAN collaboration. And outsiders will have no excuses to make a fuss about the waters.
Hacked off
Obama says it’s ‘possible’ Putin trying to help Trump in email hack
Facts prove depth of Russia-China relations
I am not going to comment in detail on all the speculations concerning Russia in the article. But if Mr Han thinks that Russia is not enough of a friend to China, I wonder who he thinks is a friend of China. And if he thinks that no country needs diplomacy or friends, he is obviously wrong.
China, ASEAN must cooperate on sea issue
Unless China and ASEAN construct a framework to solve the South China Sea issue, under which regional security can be guaranteed, third forces such as the US and Japan will continue to make a fuss about the issue.
Tokyo attempt to trick Southeast Asia into being anti-Beijing will fail
According to the latest report, a joint statement was issued on Monday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his 10 counterparts from ASEAN countries in Laos. The statement said that territorial and jurisdictional disputes should be resolved by peaceful means through “friendly consultations and negotiations by sovereign states directly concerned.” This can be seen as a slap in the face of Japan’s latest attempt.
IOC Russia Rio ban a real balancing act
Only through extensive education and rigid regulation can the Olympic Games, and global sports, avoid new crises.
E-mail scandal ruins US democracy myths
The new e-mail scandal indicates that American-style democracy has deviated from genuine democracy.
China can contribute to Myanmar ethnic reconciliation
As China’s neighbor, Myanmar’s peace and stability matter to not only the country’s border security, but also China’s relations with ASEAN. A clear-cut Chinese role in Myanmar’s ethnic reconciliation and peace process will make bilateral ties evolve beyond their borders.
Stumbling blocks
The new e-mail scandal affects Hillary Clinton's support rate
Love of country can turn bitter when nation hits dark times
Because so many people see being patriotic as central to their self-identity as Americans, patriotism can be a dangerous thing to exalt. Politicians and the US people alike should remember that to be a unifying theme, love for one’s nation must accept the right of other Americans to express their own forms of patriotism without being accused of disloyalty.
Math teaching first step in China’s soft power
As China continues to make headway in multiple fields, its cultural impact is expected to ultimately match the huge size of its economy.
Shortsighted EU sacrifices China cooperation
Owing to the EU’s mistakes, the summit missed many opportunities to cooperate. We hope the EU elites wake up and save China-EU cooperation from being sacrificed to their mistakes.
East Asia needs reconciliation, not hatred
There is an old saying, "You can't choose your neighbors, so it's best to be friends with them." This is especially true for countries. We need to make sure that although the steps we take may be very small, they are steps to bring us together as friends, not steps to drive us apart.