The Role of FOCAC in the Development of Africa

China-Africa cooperation in the modern time started after the inauguration of China-Africa relations in 1956. At that time, the focus of cooperation was in the political area, with China supporting the movement of national independence of Africa and Africa supporting China＇s cause of unification. From 1978 to 1999, with great changes in both China and Africa, China-Africa cooperation entered the second phase. China had begun to implement the policy of reform and opening up, and African countries had moved from seeking national independence to developing national economy.     

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation： Creating a More Mature and Efficient Platform

The FOCAC needs more strategic planning to make itself a more mature and efficient platform and to accelerate the development of a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership.It also needs to do more to promote South-North cooperation and SouthSouth cooperation.     

“早期收获计划”对云南省参与GMS农产品贸易的影响

Appealed by Asian Bank, Great Mekong River Sub-region was established in 1992 and was basically consist of six parties such as China （Yunnan）, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia. Its cooperation fields basically focus on commodity circulation and investment. Wherein, as an effective method to develop the economic growth in sub-region and to relieve poverty, the agricultural trade is of important significance to strengthen the GMS cooperation further. In 2002, the agreement on the frame of integrally economic cooperation between China and ASEAN was signed by both China and ASEAN to ensure ＂the Early Harvest Plan＂. However, to what degree of the effect can this program exert on Yunnan province by joining in regional economic cooperation is the research purpose in this paper.     

Review on China's Engagement in African Peace and Security

正Since the setup of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperationin 2000, cooperation for peace and security has become animportant theme of Sino-African cooperation. Today, with thegrowth of China’s interests in Africa and the deepening of Sino-African relationship, more African countries extended invitations     

Beijing Summit Promotes Sino-African Relations

Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2000, China-Africa relations have entered a new period of cooperation. 2006 not only consolidated friendship between China and Africa, but also laid a sound foundation for more prosperous Sino-African relations.     

Beijing Summit Promotes Sino-African Relations

Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2000, China-Africa relations have entered a new period of cooperation. 2006 not only consolidated friendship between China and Africa, but also laid a sound foundation for more prosperous Sino-African relations.     

People-to-People Cooperation: Foundation to Consolidate China-Africa Relationsr

The Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was successfully held i Beijing from July 19th to 20th . At the meeting assessment was made on the follow-up actions since the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of FOCAC. Beijing Declaration of the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and Beijing     

New Development in Sino-Africa Relations

Over the past five decades relations between Africa and China have stood the test of time and are currently thriving. Launched in 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marked the beginning of a new stage in Sino-African ties. Sino-African relations are deepening and being defined in broader terms. Enhanced Sino-Africa relations will further solidify solidarity between developing countries and promote South-South cooperation.     

FOCAC:A Powerful Engine for the Continued Development of Friendship between China and Africa

This year of 2010 witnesses the 10th anniversary of the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation （FOCAC）, which has provided a solid platform for further development of Sino-African traditional friendship and ushered in a new period of China-Africa cooperation in all fields. This article highlights the most prominent achievements of FOCAC over the past three years, which hopefully will enable the readers to better understand China＇s recent engagement with Africa.     

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On the Effects of Strategic Security on the Russia-US Relationship Wang Lijiu The Russia-US relationship is one of the most important and complex strategic relationships of the world, whose tensity and relaxation, contradiction and cooperation affect the international strategic security and stability. The core of this relationship is strategic security. Although the Russia-US cooperation increases to some extent, the security factor will remain the impediment to their further and comprehensive cooperation.     

Congratulations on the 50~(th) Anniversary of the Beginning of Diplomatic Relations between China and African Countries

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between China and African countries. Over the past half a century, with the joint efforts by the leaders and peoples of China and Africa, the friendship between China and Africa has been increasingly consolidated and the relations between the two sides have grown to a new high. In November this year, the Beijing Summit and the Third Ministerial Meeting of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum will be held in Beijing to discuss the further strengthening of the relations and cooperation between China and Africa. To commemorate these historic events, the current issue of this Journal is bringing out four articles with regard to Sino-African relations and the situation in Africa to share with our readers.     

International System and China＇s Asia-Pacific Strategy

What impact does a shift in the global distribution of power have on the international order？ According to the views of traditional realists, power transitions in the international order are usually accompanied by major wars, the best example being the two world wars of the twentieth century. China＇s peaceful rise is conducive to the peace and stability of Asia and Pacific regions. The steady rise of China＇s position and its role in dealing with international and regional problems have proved China＇s success in ＂cooperative security＂. This paper analyzes the security order in the Asia-Pacific region1 that China wants to construct to provide important guarantees to its peaceful rise. Firstly, I review and compare key arguments about the transition of international systems and China＇s Asia-Pacific strategy, Secondly, I investigate the dynamics between China＇s peaceful rise and the ＂cooperative security＂ which I think are the collective embodiments of modem transformation and the restructuring of China＇s traditional strategic culture. Thirdly, I examine how to construct a mechanism of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region to guarantee China＇s peaceful rise on both political and economic levels. Economic cooperation and free trade in Asia-Pacific region is an important route to regional economic integrity which will guarantee China＇s role in maintaining the political and economic security in the region.     

China-ASEAN Cooperation on Climate Change

China-ASEAN cooperation on climate change is an important component of the comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two. The cooperation has already made significant progress but the constraining factors still exist. It is in the interests of both sides to further enhance the cooperation in the climate and environment field.     

Speech by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the Thematic Forum on People-to-People Connectivity of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

正It is my great honor to attend the Thematic Forum on People-to-People Connectivity of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. We come with sincere friendship to this Forum, which is a platform for discussion and cooperation. Friendship and cooperation are based on mutual understanding and trust. Without understanding and trust, there will be no     

Prospects of Chinas Economic Cooperation with the Asia-Pacific

It＇s my great pleasure to attend the 22nd General Meeting of the PECC. The meeting is a grand regional convention bringing together people from the government, business and academia for deliberations on economic cooperation in the Asia-Paciflc region in 2014 and beyond. I would like to take this opportunity to look into the future of China＇s economic cooperation with the rest of the Asia- Pacific.     

China-U.S. Joint Cooperation over D.P.R.K.

On February 12, 2013, North Korea announced it had successfully conducted its third underground nuclear test. After such a dangerous move, the U.S. and South Korea tightened their bilateral security cooperation and beefed up defense measures. This caused tensions to escalate on the Korean Peninsula, and the situation appeared to spin out of control. The crisis pushed China and the U.S. together to work on this issue. This article will analyze those deep-seated factors affecting bilateral cooperation and make an initial exploration of its prospects while providing an overview of their joint actions to solve the North Korean nuclear issue.     

The Transformation of Strategic Mindsets and China-US Cooperation

The China-US relations are undergoing profound transformation and will navigate a rough sea ahead. The bilateral ties would be defined by a complex mix of cooperation intertwined with competition for the coming decade. Admittedly, competition is rising while cooperation is still limited. The fundamental challenge facing both Beijing and Washington is to address increasing strategic distrusts, expand the sphere of cooperation and manage the rivalry. In so doing, it is essential to push ahead the transformation of both sides＇ strategic mindsets. They need to broaden their national security aperture,     

Ms,Christiane Kesper Visits Beijing

At the invitation of CAFIU, Ms. Christiane Kesper, Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation of Germany （FES） visited Beijing from March 8 to 12. Ms. Kesper＇s visit aimed at calling on main cooperation partners and exchanging view with them on future cooperation. Mr. Li Jinjun, Advisor of CAFIU and Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee （IDCPC） and Mr. Li Cheng-ren, Executive Vice-President ofCAFIU met with Ms. Kesper. Ms. Kesper also called on the Bureau of Western European Affairs of IDCPC,     

The United ations Arms Trade Treaty Initiative Prof Malcolm Chalmers and Bernardo Mariani

For most of the 20th Century, international cooperation on arms control tended to focus on unconventional weapons, and most of all on Weapons of Mass Destruction （WMD）. However, after the end of the Co...     

Cooperation in the South China Sea Under International Law

Because oceans are inherently shifting and open, all coastal countries are concerned with the effective management and rational use of. For countries that border an enclosed or semi-enclosed sea, maritime cooperation is of vital necessity. In areas of enclosed or semi-enclosed seas, the activities of a single coastal country often produce effects on the whole sea area.