General debate on ITEM 3——by Mr. Lin Songtian Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

正I am from the People’s Republic of China. It is the only country which puts People before Republic in its name, so as to keep reminding governments to put people first, work for common prosperity for all, in a word, not to forget the people or be forgotten by the people.     

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Heading Toward New Glory

T his year marks the fifth anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the tenth anniversary of its predecessor—the “Shanghai Five”. As an important player in international politics, the SCO’s future development has become a hot top…     

Advancement of People-to-People Exchange with Japan——Take People's China for Instance

<正>People-to-people exchange with Japan was one of the highlights of the work of external relations.In history,before the establishment of diplomatic relations,it was the productive people-to-people exchange which aided the entrenchment of the foundation for extensive friendship between the     

Prospects of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

I t has been five years since the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2001 and a decade has passed since its forerunner, the Shanghai Five, was initiated in 1996. However, it is not until 2004 that the SCO’s two standing bodies—th…     

Congratulations on the 5~(th) Anniversary of Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Editor’s Note: On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the convocation of its Summit in Shanghai, we have invited Secretary-General Zhang Deguang of the SCO, Assistant Minister Li Hui of …     

People-to-People Exchange and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind

In major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics for the new era,people-to-people exchange,political and security cooperation,and economic cooperation are the three pillars of China’s foreign policy.With a people-centered approach as its core,people-to-people exchange focuses on equality and mutual learning and aims at achieving win-win cooperation.Promoting people-to-people exchange is vital to cement the social foundation and public support for China’s foreign relations and promote a higher level of opening-up.1 As pointed out in the 19th CPC National Congress report,in handling relations among civilizations,estrangement should be replaced with exchange,clashes with mutual learning,and superiority with coexistence.Deepening people-to-people exchange is of major theoretical and practical importance to building a community with a shared future for mankind.     

President Zhou Tienong Headed a Delegation to Visit Hungary and Denmark

<正>At the invitation of the"World Bridge"Foundation of Hungary and the Danish-Chinese Business Forum,Mr.Zhou Tienong,ViceChairman of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People’s Congress and CAFIU’s President headed a CAFIU delegation to visit Hungary and Denmark from June 4 to 13,2013.     

Comments on Basic Approach for China’s Development for the Current Period

Since the birth of New China, the countryhas traversed a tortuous road of development.China’s socio-economic construction has seenremarkable achievements following the 20-oddyears of reform and opening up since the lateseventies of last century. At prese…     

Consolidating Friendly Exchanges and Opening New Areas for Cooperation——Sidelights on Australian Rotary Delegation’s Visit to China

<正>At the invitation of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU), a 4-member Australian Rotary delegation visited China from April 8-14. As a staff member of CAFIU, I accompanied the delegation’s whole trip in China.Australian Rotary is the chapter of the Rotary International in Australia; most of its members     

Witnessing the Development of Indo-China,and Promoting People-to-People Understanding and Cooperation——Sidelights on Visits to Cambodia and Laos

<正>At the invitation of Union Youth Federation of Cambodia and the International Department of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s Central Committee,a Chinese NGO Delegation headed by Mr.Ni Jian,Secretary-General of the Chinese Association for International Understanding paid visit to Cambodia and Laos from October 21 to 28.As a member of the delegation,I set my feet on the     

Aim at the Future for Common Development

At the invitation of the Socialist Party of Bulgaria and the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung(FES) of Germany, CAFIU delegation headed by Mr. Zhou Tienong, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC) and Vice-President of CAFIU…     

China and ASEAN: Heading Toward a Win-Win Future

E ast Asia is by far the most dynamic economy in the world. Regional economic integration has become a trend amid the tide of accelerated globalization. The first East Asia Summit (EAS) held in Malaysia in December 2005 was the latest telling event of this trend. Among them, China’s relations with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been one of the most impressive achievements for China’s good-neighborly relations. Recent years have seen steady progress in econo…     

May Flowers of China-Poland Friendship Bloom Forever——On Contacts with President Klimczak of Civic Association “Polish House”

<正>For years,on the occasions of China’ national festivals,CPC’s major events and CAFIU’s big activities,I have always received corresponding letters from a Polish elder who lived thousands of miles away.These letters,expressing wishes,congratulations,expectations or emotions,record not only the old man’s deep affections for China and his Chinese friends but also the time-honored     

Sino-American Relations Difficultly Walking out of Impasse——Excerpts from Ten Episodes in China’s Diplomacy

During the ten years that I served as China’s foreign minister,the most difficult time for Chinese diplomacy was the late1980s and the early1990s.All of a sudden,the international situation changed.The governments of Western countries announced one after…     

Our Friend or Foe? Exploring CommonGrounds for China-Africa Relations

China’s presence in Africa has a long history of cordial interaction spanning from ancient to contemporary times.The history of China-Africa relations is held in high esteem by the two sides,as both share a history of foreign invasions and of solidarity for a common destiny.However,new narratives promoted by antagonists of China’s presence in Africa are constructed to portray China in a negative light without recourse to history.Arguably,the Chinese exploration of Africa can be said to have started many centuries before the arrival of Europeans on the continent.     

A Trip to Enhance Exchanges and Strengthen Friendship——Visit to Indonesia, East Timor, and Maldives by Vice-Chairman Li Jinhua of CPPCC National Committee

At the invitation of the People’s Consultative Assembly of Indonesia, the National Assembly of East Timor and the People’s Majlis of Maldives, a13-member delegation of the Chinese Associationfor International Understanding (CAFIU) headedby Mr. Li Jinhua, Vice-Chairman of the NationalCommittee of the Chinese People’s Political     

A Norm-Taker or a Norm-Maker？ China＇s ODA in Southeast Asia

As China expands its official development assistance (ODA) in Southeast Asia,is Chinese aid beginning to emulate international norms and practices or instead establishing its own distinct approach to development assistance? This essay argues that China’s socialization into international norms varies with the thickness of the institutional environment. In Cambodia and Laos,China’s aid program shows signs of alignment with international aid practices. At the regional level,however,China is beginning to act more like a norm-maker. Through expanding its financial support for select regional initiatives,Beijing is bolstering its ability to shape the norms and practices of regional developmental institutions. China’s rising ODA in Southeast Asia poses a potential challenge to Australia’s influence in the region,but also provides opportunities for greater diplomatic engagement and cooperation in support of regional development.     

The Evolution of China’s Security Challenges and Grand Strategy

This article examines changes in China’s security perceptions since 1949 and sketches the evolution of China’s grand strategy. In tracing the evolution of China’s security perceptions and grand strategy since 1949, it identifies elements of change as well as continuity. The changes reflect dramatic developments in the PRC’s capabilities and the international circumstances it faces, both of which have shaped the grand strategic choices of China’s leaders. During most of the Cold War decades, a relatively weak China’s vulnerability to serious military threats from much more powerful adversaries led the CCP to adopt grand strategies focused on coping with a clearly defined external security challenge. After the Cold War and especially in the 21st century, an increasingly complex array of internal and external security concerns confronts China’s leaders with new challenges. The paper concludes with a discussion of the significance of the recently established National Security Commission and offers brief observations about its potential significance for the CCP’s leadership in their fight against the new domestic and international security challenges it faces. The novelty of China’s security challenges at home and abroad in the 21st century is a consequence of the end of the Cold War international order and perhaps more importantly, a consequence of China’s successful modernization since 1979.     

Annual discussion on rights of the child——by Ms. Rong Liying,China Soong Ching Ling Foundation

正I am honored to have this the opportunity to address the annual discussion on children’s rights. I am a professor of education research at Capital Normal University, and today I’m speaking on behalf of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, a prestigious organization focusing on children and adolescent’s development and rights protection.The right to education is a basic human right. How to fully protect a child’s right to receive education,especially those who live in extreme poverty, is a very challenging task for the government.     

The “New India” Vision and the Building of a Closer China-India Partnership

The“New India”vision,the administrative goal proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first term of office,has blossomed into a great-power strategy for India’s rise.Implementation of the strategy will not only bring about changes in India and in India’s relationship with the outside world,but also influence,indeed reshape,China-India relations.