Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
Maverick Johnson unable to restore Britain’s influence as Brexit unfolds
Under this context, it is simply unrealistic to expect Britain to exert any considerable influence in global or even regional affairs.
Russian suspicions of China hold back ties
Sino-Russian relations are important, but should not be exaggerated. China should keep in mind that some supporters won’t make much difference in face of outside pressure. China’s national security and sovereign integrity do not depend on diplomacy, but on good governance and its people’s support.
Indian-backed Nepali political power-sharing deal stirs worries in Beijing
With a deep concern and watchful eyes of both the neighboring countries, how the impending new government takes both relations forward will decide the success or downfall of the new government.
Washington adds to Sino-US security dilemma
China and the US indeed have large space to avoid confrontation and expand cooperation, but this depends on high-quality strategic communication. Now it is a critical juncture where Beijing and Washington must show strategic restraint to each other.
Xingtai offers another lesson in information transparency
Heavy rains this week touched off severe floods in northern China, inflicting great loss to life and property in Daxian village, Xingtai, Hebei Province. According to local authorities, 25 were killed and 13 were still missing by Saturday.
ASEAN needs clear mind in sea disputes
The 2016 ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum will be held soon in Laos. A summit over the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations will also kick start in September. Smooth communication over the South China Sea between China and ASEAN will without question bring good news for the implementation of a dual-track approach, but all that is based on whether ASEAN can get a clear understanding of its role in the waters.
Young ambassadors program builds Sino-US trust for new generation
At last month's 2016 US-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE), the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy and other organizations were recognized for their pioneering efforts to cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Officially launched at the CPE, Carnegie-Tsinghua's Young Ambassadors Program engages young leaders from China, the US and around the world to develop tomorrow's innovative leaders in policymaking, international business, academia and diplomacy. The center shares the CPE's mission of strengthening people-to-people ties, and so we are honored that Carnegie-Tsinghua was chosen to join other like-minded organizations at this important forum for expanding cultural engagement between everyday Chinese and US citizens.
National boycotts backfire in globalized age
International politics doesn’t usually infringe on daily life. But soon after an international tribunal ruled against China and in favor of the Philippines on the South China Sea disputes, some Chinese netizens called for a boycott of fruits imported from this Southeast Asian country.
Whup, whup, that’s the sound of the police
What would parents or grandparents do if they felt powerless to stop their children from running out of control? The popular solution in recent years has been “threatening to call the police.”
Trump can ignite America, not move it
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Thursday that he is going to lead the country back to safety. He also said he will put America first and replace globalism with Americanism.
His words on the final day of the Republican convention were sensational.
Political correctness eases ethnic tensions in US
Maybe the Chinese community as a whole still doesn’t show great empathy to the sufferings outside of its racial boundaries. But clearly more and more people have realized this needs to be changed. This is the power of political correctness. It may not be able to bring dramatic changes overnight, but gradually it can sometimes pull the world in the right direction.
Chaos could seal Washington-Moscow deal
The bilateral relationship between the two countries has not come out of the low ebb caused by the Ukrainian crisis. This does not hinder bilateral cooperation in areas that concern the interests of both.
Can’t trump Michelle
Melania Trump 'plagiarised' Michelle Obama