Review the History to Promote Friendship

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Learn from History to Preserve Peace and Promote Development——In memory of the 60^th anniversary of the victory of the World War of Anti-Fascism

The year of 2005is the 60thanniversary of thevictory ofthe W orld W ar of A nti-Fascism . It is alofty m ission of the m ankind to learn from historyin order to face the future, to preserve peace andto prom ote developm ent. This article covers twom ain points: one is the reflection on the W orldW ar of A nti-fascism and the other is the currentworld situation after 60years ofthe war.The W orld A nti-Fascism W ar is also called theW orld W ar Two. It w as a global-wide inhum anand aggres…     

International System Transformation： History and Reality

The international system has undergone two major transformations in modern history, first from a loose, scattered regional pattern into a centrally unified global structure, then from British to American domination of such a global architecture. A third one is underway. East-West condominium will potentially replace the current US or West-led global order. Based on historical experience, this article attempts to make a forward-looking analysis of the way, direction and form of the unfolding trajectory through exploring the general law governing this process.     

Reflect on History and Connect through Culture:Side Notes on President Yan’s Visit to Germany and the Czech Republic

<正>At the invitation of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung(FES)of Germany and Czechslovak Foreign Institute(CFI)of the Czech Republic,Mme.Yan Junqi,Vice-Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress,Chairwoman of the Central Committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy and President of CAFIU     

A “German Paperchase”: The “Scrap of Paper” Controversy and the Problem of Myth and Memory in International History

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Anglo‐Russian relations during the period 1894–1914 were filled with incidents in large part stemming from the very different social and political frameworks of the two countries. The two countries had sharply differing traditions concerning individual liberty, freedom of the press and other such matters usually covered by the rubric of human rights. While the realities of great power politics forced the two countries to work together, it is not surprising that their collaboration was often marred by clashes of political and social sensibilities.     

Regard History as a Mirror and Create a New World of Peace,Development and Cooperation—In Commemoration of the 60~(th) Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People''''s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World''''s Anti-Fascist War

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the world's anti-fascist war. China and many other countries have held all kinds of activities to commemorate this event that has most deeply impacted human history. The Second World War, the crudest war that     

Face up to History, Enhance Mutual Trust and Develop Friendly Relationship

AttheinvitationoftheChineseAssociationForIn-ternationalUnderstanding(CAFIU),a7-memberdelegationoftheInternationalInitiativesofChangeAssociationofJapan(IICAJ)headedbyToruHashimoto,AdvisorofJapanMizuhoFinancialGroup,PresidentoftheJapaneseBranchoftheDeustchBankGroupandPresidentoftheIICAJvisitedChinafromOctober10to16,2004.DuringtheirstayinBeijing,thedelegationmetseparatelywithMr.WanGuoquan,formerVice-PresidentoftheChinesePeople'sPoliticalConsultativeConfer-enceandAdvisorofCAF…     

“What If” History Matters? Comparative Counterfactual Analysis and Policy Relevance

Developing strong, policy-relevant causal explanations for major events in world politics often requires identification and rejection of weak counterfactual claims. Poorly constructed counterfactual arguments reveal serious deficiencies that undercut the necessary condition theories from which they are derived. Stronger explanations of historical events emerge when these weaknesses are weighed against the strengths of competing counterfactuals. Comparing the relative plausibility of competing (weak versus strong) counterfactual claims about the same event is the essence of comparative counterfactual analysis (CCA). When combined with process tracing, CCA can help to generate policy relevant findings by resolving many of the methodological pitfalls researchers confront when each method is applied in isolation.     

Draw Lessons from History to Avoid Tragedy of War:CAFIU Holds a Discussion on 70~(th) Anniversary of the End of World War Ⅱ

<正>On the afternoon of June 23,CAFIU,the International Department of CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung(FES)jointly held a discussion to commemorate the 70thanniversary of the end of World War II.CAFIU’s Deputy Secretary-General Zheng Yao chaired the discussion.Also present at the discussion were Chinese and overseas experts,Mme.Su Ping from the Western Europe Bureau of     

Feeling the Pulse of the World

Dizziness from preoccupation with the 20th century robbed us of the time to contemplate the 21st century. This is a well-known dictum early back in the 1960s by the late French strategist Raymond Aron. Now the new century is upon us. What were believed to be irrelevant then have turned out into hot topics these days. An early warning for the unfolding century, the September 11 events represent but only a prelude     

Features of the International Situation at the Turn of the Century

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Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations

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Reflections on the Return of the China-Japan Relationship to the Normal Track

The China-Japan relationship has swung between deterioration and improvement in the 21st century while Japanese leaders'cognition and Japanese public opinion remain operative at a deep level.The return of the bilateral relationship in 2018 to the normal development track was aided by Japan's shift toward coordination,China's re-shaped policy,and a boost by the Trump administration.Though the China-Japan relationship will continue improving in the short run,it is unlikely“deterioratiomimprovcment”cycles will end since too many glaring structural contradictions exist.While memories of their intense history and today's territorial issues linger,the fluctuation of Japan*s diplomatic options and weak Japanese public opinion for improved relations with China will continue the same cyclical,but not forward,momentum.     

Strengthen the Communication Among the Youth and Enhance the Mutual Understanding and Trust

AttheinvitationoftheInternationalInitiativesofChangeAssociationofJapanIICAJIaccompa-niedMr.LiYangCouncilMemberofChineseAs-sociationforInternationalUnderstandingCAFIUonthevisittoJapanfromJune10to18andat-tendedthe27thInternationalConferenceoftheInitiativeofChangeinOdawara.DuringourstaythereweseparatelymetwithTutomuHataAdvi-sortotheIICAJandformerPrimeMinisterofJapanSomaYukikaHonoraryPresidentofIICAJToruHashimotoPresidentofIICAJandAdvisortotheJapanMizuhoFinancialGroupandD…     

Policy Measures for the Implementation of the Development Strategy of the Western Region

Editorial note: The State Council of the People's Republic of China has published the Circular of the State Council on Policy Measures for the Implementation of the Development Strategy of the Western Region on December 27, 2000. The following is the full text (unofficial translation).The implementation of the development strategy of the western region for speeding up development of the central and western regions, is an important component of the modernization strategy in China. It is …     

Diversity of the Model of Development and the Choice in the Harmonious Development

Since the end of the cold war, the world has undergone extensive, complex and profound changes. The features of such changes are multi -polarization, globalization and diversification. These three features are interconnected and closely linked. They influence each other and promote each other. Muhipolarization, globalization and diversification are still in the process of development, and are therefore fluid and constantly changing. Generally speaking, the development of the world situation is in favour of world peace and stability. But in the process of multi-polarization, globalization and diversification, various unprecedentedly complicated contradictions and new problems crop up, so we still need to jointly and appropriately handle the situation.     

America''''s Difficulties after the War and the International Political Consequences of the War

The U. S. A will succeed militarily in the Iraq war. However, it is far away from the true meaning of victory in war defined by distinguished strategic thinker B. H. Liddell Hart, even inaccessible. Using Hart's own word, the true victory in war is to attain a better state of peace and improve the quality of life for the survivors after the war is over. What await America after the basic success in Iraq are grave military and political difficulties. Moreover, there may be bigger economic and financial troubles as well.