Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
Turkey upheaval augurs challenges to West
It seems like post-coup Turkey is heading toward a crisis with the West.
Singapore can play crucial role in bridging China, ASEAN
China should respect Singapore’s choices, and even consult it for advice about how China and ASEAN should deal with their ties after the arbitration. Sino-ASEAN ties are not all about the South China Sea disputes, and Singapore is not a claimant. China cannot afford to push ASEAN members to the US side. As China and ASEAN promote cooperation, there is much room for Singapore to play a role.
Online ‘patriotism’ erupts after sea award
Psychologically, patriotism meets citizens’ demands for social identity and self-esteem. However, patriotism has its dark side. In face of political or economic crisis, the banner of patriotism is always raised to satisfy people’s self-esteem. People have to be “radical” in their patriotic actions and speeches to show their love for the country, so as not to be misunderstood as “traitors.”
Arbitration creates little more than noise
Solving disputes through peace talks falls in line with their genuine interests.
Republican convention sends disturbing message
The US has a lot of worries about the rest of the world, but now it has become a source of great concern. Trumpism won’t make the US great, safe or rich again, because a great, safe and rich country believes in pluralism, open-mindedness and cooperation, which the US is casting away.
Swept away
Heavy rain in Beijing
THAAD can be target of surgical strike
Yet given the escalating tensions in the South China Sea and Northeast Asia in the game between China and the US, Beijing will face the double challenge of not only fighting back against provocations, but also contributing to build a favorable neighboring environment. How to coordinate its effort in both fields will prove to be the real test that confronts China.
Taiwan risky crux in Sino-US relations
It is not the case that there is no country willing to become our allies, but one whether the Chinese government wants to be ally of other countries.
Can Europe win fight against terrorism?
Anti-terrorism will be a more pressing task than geopolitical competition for the West.
Will disappointed Bernie supporters vote for Hillary?
As Sanders’ young supporters take leading roles in society, some of them will carry on the “political revolution” and continue pressuring political elites to answer to the voices of the people, instead of “Corporate America.”
China, Turkey united by anti-terror cause
In 2010, Turkey and China upgraded their bilateral relationship to the level of strategic cooperation. We believe that new projects will contribute positively to our relationship and that we can work together and enhance cooperation to support global efforts aiming to create a new synergy.
Rigged race
Some called to bar Russia from Rio Olympics
Arbitration mustn’t distract Beijing-ASEAN cooperation
If ASEAN is ever split apart due to the divisions over the South China Sea issue, it is all the members within the bloc that will suffer the loss. Only by acting as one can they become stronger and maximize their progress. They need China for that, and they need to reach a consensus of abandoning the arbitration award.