What Does World War I Mean to China?

正THE First World War(1914-1918)broke out in Europe,but embroiled scores of countries on other continents.Over60 million soldiers fought,of whom nearly one sixth died and countlesswere injured or disabled.It was one of the bitterest conflicts in human history,imposing immeasurable misery and damage on human societies.The war was fought between the Central Powers,represented by Germany and Austro-Hungary,and Entente Powers mainly comprising Britain,France and Russia.Most major participants in     

A Foreign China

Having grown up on FDI, China now is weighing down its ability to cut loose and cultivate domestic enterprise This is not your father's China. Compared to state-monopolized industries of yesteryear, China has come a long way in attracting foreign investors. But in doing so, it appears to have given away control of major industries.     

What Will Iran Do?

Iran's response to a UN resolution requiring it to halt its nuclear program looms large,experts sayWith the halt in fighting between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group, the world's attention is again turning to the Iran nuclear issue. The international community had been waiting for Iran's response to the package of economic, political and security incentives     

What Do Tariff Reductions Mean?

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Is China Losing its Appeal to Foreign Capital?

正CHINA,as an emerging economy,has experienced slowing economic growth since 2013.For the fi rst eight months of 2014,foreign direct investment(FDI)into non-financial sectors edged down 1.8percent from the same period in 2013.Certain domestic and overseas media have come to the conclusion that the frenzied infl ux of foreign capital into China is cooling down.But     

China Threat, What Threat?

Since the end of the Cold War, China has become the candidate of choice among illusionist hawks looking to justify Pentagon spending. Henry Rosemont, a professor emeritus at St Mary's CoUege of Maryland and a visiting scholar in the Religious Studies Department at Brown University, recently wrote an article for Asia Times Online, saying that facts belie the claims of China's military threat     

SHARING THE FUTURE What can China offer for inclusive global growth?

正We live in fast-moving times and an increasingly interconnected world.Globalization has reached new heights in the 21st century.Together with new technology,it has brought enormous benefits to many,but these gains have not been distributed evenly,which has been a source of discontent and the cause of recent backlashes against the very processes of globalization.Indeed,when about half of the world’s     

Two Foreign Friends of China

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What State Can Do for Human Rights Education

The human rights education is an educational activity aimed at cultivating the sense of respect-ing human rights. International organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), the State, local groups, families, schools, communities and citizens all have their respective and irre-placeable roles in it, while the State is the main body responsible for promoting human rights education. At a time when human rights have walked out of scholars' studies and statues of constitutions and laws towards society and life. That is to say, at a time when the slogan of human rights is materialized, there arise some outstanding questions such as: Who are to be the educators? Who are to be educated? What should be taught? How is the education conducted? This article is to present an initial analysis of the issues associ-ated with the State as the major actor in human rights education.     

Language Corner:Lesson 4 What Do You Do?

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Does China Have Freedom of Religion?

Two years ago,I traveled with some foreign journalists.One of them asked whether I had any religious belief.I am an atheist,I said.His facial expression revealed that my reply had reinforced a preconceived opinion of his.He then asked,It is said there is no religious freedom in China.What do you think?     

What Has China Brought to Africa?

正Following a series of African leaders conferences in the EU,China,India,and Japan,the U.S.held the fi rst U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C.from August 4 to6.The high-level meeting saw the announcement of a US$33billion-investment in Africa,in sectors such as construction,clean energy,banking,and information technology,to propel economic and trade relations between the U.S.and African countries.Meanwhile,the U.S.laid down plans to catch up with Europe and China in terms of infl uence in Africa in sectors such as infrastructure and production.     

What Can China Learn From Vancouver?

I was in Vancouver, Canada, as the 2010 Winter Olympic Games started, to witness successes and setbacks, smiles and sobs. The Games not only offered an arena for athletes from around the world to compete against each other but also showcased different cultures get-ting to understand each other through involvement in winter sports.     

Keeping Foreign Garbage Out of China

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How Do Americans View the Rising China?

The dramatic increase in China's economic and hence political power and influence is a common story around the world. Just how clearly and well does this story get across to citizens of some nations other than China, itself? In particular, we ask what Americans know about China. Do they observe its rise? Are their views simple or rich and nuanced? How do they vary across the public? What leads to more positive and what leads to more negative views of China? We report the results of a survey of the American population designed to address these questions. We find that they are reasonably knowledgeable of China's rise and that they have rich and nuanced perceptions of a variety of dimensions of China, its society, economy and polity. These views are, on balance, not especially positive, but the more cosmopolitan the citizen, the more likely they are to hold positive views. Those who are Democrats, who are liberals, and who have had the opportunity to travel in China are especially likely to have positive impressions.     

How Much Do You Know About China?

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