G8 Struggles for Relevance The world's most powerful countries assess their dwindling influence

The first meeting of the Group of Eight (G8) countries,then the G7,was convened by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing,in the 1970s.Four decades on,the world has changed massively.But the return of the G8 to the coast of northem France under the presidency of France is a moment to think about the function and future of the G8 in a world where more work is done via the G20 or other forums.     

Carrot or Stick?

Six nations offer Iran a package of proposals to resolve its nuclear issue. Will Iran accept it? After months of disagreement and negotiations, the five permanent members of the UN Security CouncilA—the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China—and Germany came up with a package of proposals in early June to induce Iran to give up its nuclear activities, a mark of     

A Lack of Substance

正G7 summit ends with a declaration but fails to agree on economic policy The leaders of seven leading industrialized states(G7)made a declaration at the end of the summit held in IseShima,Japan,on May 26 and 27.In the final statement,leaders of the United States,Canada,Britain,Italy,Germany,France and Japan pledged to enhance cooperation on promoting world economic growth,fighting     

Rising Stakes

With Tehran clinging to its hard-line policy, experts are extremely cautious about the future of the Iranian nuclear issue Recent moves have once again high- lighted the complexity of the Iranian nuclear issue. In a meeting in London on February 26, diplo- mats from Britain, France, China, Russia, the United States and Germany agreed to begin work on a new UN Security Council resolution censuring Iran over its nuclear program.     

中外摄影家再聚平遥交流大舞台又展风采

Approved by the Ministry of Culture, Pingyao International Photo Expo, 2002 will be held in Pingyao from September 20 to 27. There are seven special points in this year's Expo:First is to expand the scope of the exhibition with active participation from foreign and domestic big-name photo studios and well-known photographers. Governments from France, Spain and Russia showed interest in this event; New York-based International Center of Photography, and Swedish Photography Center expressed a     

A Glimmer of Hope

<正>A ceasefire deal quells the Ukraine crisis for now,but long-term settlement requires U.S.involvement Thanks to the mediation and shuttle di plomacy of European leaders—German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande—four-party peace talks between Germany,France,Russia and Ukraine were resumed in the Belarusian capita     

Behind the Bombs

The sound of more than 100 missiles broke the silence in the smal hours of April 14, flying toward Syria in response to the aleged use of chemical weapons against civilians by the Syrian Government several days earlier. The U.S.-led strikes, conducted along with Britain and France, targeted multiple sites including a chemical research facility and a command post, according to the United States. Just hours later, Russia proposed a draft resolu-tion condemning the attack at the UN Security Council. The document failed with three of the 15 council members in favor,eight voting in op-position and four abstentions.     

DIPLOMATIC DYNAMICS

Trilateral Coordination China,Russia and India called on other members of the Group of20(G20)major economies to implement agreements reached at G20summits.At their10th trilateral talks     

A Welcome Dialogue

A dialogue mechanism has emerged in recent years from the annual G-8 summit that groups some of the world's most highly developed countries-Britain, Canada, France, Germany. Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States.     

Chinese Machinery Maker Explores overseas Market

正The 15th Russia International Show of Construction Equipment and Technologies(CTT)was held in Moscow from June 3 to 7.Liuzhou OvM Machinery Co.Ltd.attended the exhibition with its prestressed products."At the moment,infrastructure construction such as housing,elec-tric power and railway is continuing to expand in Russia,and given that the country’s import of machinery     

No Longer Calling the Shots The G8 Summit is unlikely to make a significant impact on pressing global issues

This year's Group of Eight (G8) Summit was held from May 26 to 27 in Deauville,France.Topics included the ongoing war in Libya,Japan's nuclear disaster and bumps in the road to economic recovery.Given the rise of emerging economies,Western nations stressed their common interests and values,intending to maintain their dominance over international affairs.     

Recommendation and Introduction of Russian Northwest Federal District Held in Beijing

From October 18 to 21, 2006, the activity to recommend and introduce the Northwest Fed- eral District of Russia was held in Beijing. It was one of the main activities of the Year of Russia, sponsors of which on the Chinese side were the Ministry of Foreig…     

Middle School Students’ Delegation from Russia’s Volgograd Visits Chengdu

Invited by the Chengdu Education Bureau, a middle school students’ delegation from Russia’s Volgograd City paid a visit to the capital of Sichuan Province April 7-13 to implement the plan of exchanges in education between the two cities.     

Speech by V. V. Tereshkova, President of Russia International Cooperation Association

First of all, please allow me, on behalf of the Russia International Centre for Scientific and Cultural Cooperation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the Russia International Cooperation Association and the Russia-China Friendship Association, to express my heartfelt thanks for this opportunity to participate in this 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, our long partner of cooperation.     

More Power To Domestic Design

When the first nuclear power unit using Hualong One, the first China-designed reactor, started commercial operations on January 30, it heralded a series of breakthroughs. It symbolized progress in third-generation nuclear technology, propelling China into the rank of leading nuclear power technology providers such as the United States, France and Russia.     

When Will Peace Come?

正The short-lived ceasefire reflects the gaping division between all parties involved in the Syrian war The UN failed to pass two resolutions on the Syrian crisis on October 8.A draft initiated by France and Spain,demanding an instant stop to all aerial attacks on Aleppo,was vetoed by Russia,a     

New Style Diplomacy

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to introduce fresh thinking to the country’s foreign policy As Sarkozy took over the reins of France, increasing attention has been focused on the possible adjustments he will make regard- ing France’s relations with other major world powers. Adjustments seem to be inevitable—change is one constant in the world, especially in today’s France, where the election of a new president marked the end of an era.     

Harbin International Convention,Exhibition and Sports Center Co.,Ltd.

Heilongjiang Province is on the strategic passage to Russia and at the center of the Northeast Asia Economic Circle. Taking advantage of its unique location, the Harbin International Convention, Exhibition and Sports Center provides an important platform for promoting international trade to Russia and facilitating the political, economic and cultural exchanges of the Northeast Asia Economic Circle.     

CPAFFC and CRFA Delegation in Russia

Invited by the Russia-China Friendship Association (RCFA), a delegation of the CPAFFC and the China-Russia Friendship Association (CRFA) led by CPAFFC President Chen Haosu paid a visit to Russia from October 7 to 13, 2010.     

Governor of St. Petersburg Matvienko’s Visit to Qingdao

St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, is located at the Neva River Delta at the eastern end of the Gulf of Finland. It is Russia's gateway to Europe. The city which had been the capital of Russia for two centuries during the rule of Tsars is still a political, economic and cultural centre of the country only next to Moscow, and the central city of the Russian northwestern region. St. Petersburg, with its