International Energy Situation

The international energy situation has entered a new phase of change and readjustment. On the one hand, while imbalances in petroleum market supply-demand have been alleviated , the consuming states are now focusing on demand side management and development of new and renewable energy. There has been great progress in international energy security dialogue and cooperation. On the other hand , supply-demand market balance remains fragile , and restrictions due to insufficient energy investment are more evident. The concerned states have taken a stronger grip over their own resources. Implementation of energy diplomacy has also further complicated the relationship between energy and geo-politics, causing an upsurge of competition.     

Sino-U. S. Relations

A New View on Sino-U. S.Relations Sino-U. S. relations seem to have emerged into a more positive light in recent years. China and the United States have sustained a strong relationship since 9/11, for the simple reason that international relations at present require mutual support.     

China and the Middle East

The exchanges between China and the Middle East are profound. In 500 B. C, the world-famous Silk Road was built. In 700 B. C, there were two great empires on the Asian Continent.     

马背上的新疆

The ethnic groups of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, including the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kirgiz and Mongol peozple, have created many colorful and interesting horseback sports. These have become an essential part of grassland culture.     

中美战略稳定：缘起与发展

战略稳定系指大国间不会发生战争的一种状态。互信、共同的价值观、相同的目标当然有助于加强战略稳定，但对战略稳定更重要的先决条件是：大国相信使用武力将招致无法承受的报复。②     

Joint Efforts to Bring Chinese Children --Interview with Dr. Yin Yin Nwe,UNICEF representative to China

<正>Children under the age of 18 in China number 342 million, constituting one of the largest such age groups in the world, and China was the first Asian country...     

Touch of History： Pian＇er Bai and His Porcelain Museum

<正>Who is Pian’er Bai? Pian’er Bai is actually the nickname of Bai Ming, a potsherd collector in Beijing. Pian’er means potsherd, a broken piece of ceramic as m...