Weakened by ＂Looking Inward＂

Economists called September 11, 2001 "a day that has transformed the world." Today, however, Europeans will tell you that their lives have been even more greatly influenced by the war in Iraq.Apart from this, Europe is also greatly impacted by its eastward expansion and economic globalization. As a result, the gap between the EU's global ambition and its real power further widens.     

ABSTRACTS

As a US--sold new geopolitical concept, the Indo--Pacific represents an ambitious attempt to sustain US leadership and maximize its interests in the Asia--Pacific and Indian Ocean region by emphasizing maritime security and exclusive al- liance/partnerships. India, Japan and Australia respond to the initiative on the basis of their respective interest calcula- tions and policy preferences and seek an important role. The strategic notion of the Indo--Pacific and its implementation will greatly influence the regional multilateral relationships as well as China＇ s policy options toward the changing security landscape.     

Bridging East and West: New Frontiers for Reading East Asian Languages

Over the previous four decades a steadily growing thirst for news and information from East Asia,and China in particular,has been growing around the world.People want to understand China,a country that is rising rapidly but is greatly misunderstood despite the growing numbers of people learning the Chinese language and ideas that have been popularized such as Chimerica (China+America).Interest in China has been impeded by the Great Wall of indecipherable Chinese characters.No wonder so many people say that Chinese is "damn hard" to learn!     

China’s Diplomatic Options in the Face of Profound Global Changes

he world today is undergoing profound changes not seen in a century.In terms of its formal structure,the world system has been greatly affected by the striking economic and social developments,changes in the international order,and adjustments in international relations.In effect,the world is facing great instability and uncertainty.Multilateralism is undergoing a major crisis,global governance is being challenged,while strategic competition among great powers has grown increasingly fierce.Confronting increasingly uncertain circumstances,China should maintain its strategic focus,strengthen the top-level design of its diplomacy,improve the overall layout,and step up efforts in its practices.In this way,China will effectively safeguard the stability of the global order and become an indispensable source of“positive energy”in this changing world.     

The Change and Posture of the Security Situation in Northeastern Asia

The U. S. war against Iraq has greatly shaken the security situation in different quarters of Northeast Asia, especially North Korea. And the Taiwan issue is another flashpoint in the region. After the U.     

America versus the Third World

With the end of the Cold War, the concept of the Third World has greatly changed, and the importance of the developing states in U. S. new global strategy, primacy with flexible reactions, has re-oriented. The U. S. policy toward these nations also has become more complicated than during the Cold War period.     

特朗普贸易新政:理念、议程与制约因素（英文）

Trump’s trade policy,under the"America First"principle,aims to increase investment in domestic manufacturing,eliminate long-run deficits and achieve significant economic growth,but the multiple inherent contradictions in the policy’s logic and practices would greatly impede his agenda.     

Insisting on Win-Win Cooperation and Forging the Asian Community of Common Destiny Together

Since the 21st century has been ushered in, the rise of Asian developing countries as a whole has greatly reshaped the political and economic landscapes of the world. As an Asian country, while endeavoring to realize its dream of national rejuvenation, China has also proposed to cooperate fully with its Asian neighbors to jointly build peace, stability and prosperity in the region.     

US Central Asia Diplomacy in the Post-Afghanistan War Era

The United States is supposed to complete its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan before the end of 2014（mainly the combat forces, not necessarily all its forces）. With the time drawing near, a range of issues regarding the ties between the US and Central Asia loom. Just as the Afghanistan War has greatly changed American policy towards Central Asia, its ending will equally alter America＇s Central Asia policy.     

Security Policy: Consistency, Adjustments and Restraining Factors

In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, despite well-divided domestic opinions and Kerry‘s appealing slogan of “Reversing the Trend,“ a slight majority still voted for George W. Bush in the end. It is obvious that, based on the author‘s analysis, security agenda such as counter-terrorism and Iraqi issue has contributed greatly to the reelection of Mr. Bush. This also indicates that the security policy of Bush‘s second term will basically be consistent.……     

Security Policy: Consistency, Adjustments and Restraining Factors

In the 2004 U. S. presidential election, despite well-divided do- mestic opinions and Kerry's appealing slogan of " Reversing the Trend," a slight majority still voted for George W. Bush in the end. It is obvious that, based on the author's analysis, security agenda such as counter-terrorism and Iraqi issue has contributed greatly to the reelec- tion of Mr. Bush. This also indicates that the security policy of Bush's second term will basically be consistent. Counter-terrorism and counter-…     

Further Political Stability Ahead

General stability will prevail in the new-born country. Not resigned to theirdefeat, some white ultra-rightists and black traditional conservatives willcontinue to provoke troubles, resort to bloodshed and disturb social security, yetthey have all been greatly weakened and isolated after four years of repeated trial ofstrength in the course of the democratic transition and will be unable to reverse the     

The Development and Changes of China＇s Education, Sports, Medicare and Health Services in the Past 60 Years

Since the founding of New China, with tremendous changes in the Chinese society, social productivity and comprehensive national strength have been greatly enhanced, and people＇s livelihood has also been substantially improved. Great achievements have been made in the aspects of education, sports, medical care and health. For 60 years, the universalization of education in China has come close to the average level in medium income countries;     

Reform and Opening-up Bolstering China＇s Hard and Soft Powers

Reform and opening-up, representing a great revolution, have not only completely changed the visages of China and the Chinese nation, but also have important international strategic significance. They have released both material and cultural productive forces, greatly increased China＇s hard power, strengthened its soft power and raised its international standing.     

The Development and Changes of China's Education,Sports,Medicare and Health Services in the Past 60 Years

Since the founding of New China,with tremendous changes in the Chinese society,social productivity and comprehensive national strength have been greatly enhanced,     

进入SDR与人民币国际化（英文）

正After careful deliberation,the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund(IMF)judged the Chinese renminbi(RMB)to be a"freely usable currency"on November 30,2015 and confirmed its inclusion in its Special Drawing Rights(SDR)currency basket from October 1,2016.This decision means that the RMB has become one of the major reserve currencies in international finance.It has greatly improved the international status of the RMB,boosted confidence in the RMB’s     

China's Strategic Partnership Diplomacy

The period following the end of the Cold War has been marked by the twin trends of multi-polarization and globalization.Countries are nowmore inter-dependent;the world order has been decentralized.International relations have changed from "us" versus "them" to one that is marked by multi-center dominance, an order never seen before.As China's position continues to rise, the country is more inclined to adopt partnership diplomacy.This is characterized by the concept of "non-alignment" and efforts by the country to shape the world order to come into line with its own development.     

U.S.＇ Middle East Policy

After the 9/11 incident, the United States further shifted its strategic focus on the Middle East. This article analyzes the strategic dilemma faced by the U.S. in the Middle East and the origins of its Middle East strategy. It uses an historical perspective by comparing former strategies with current policy.     

The Rise of China

Shared ideas wield a decisive influence on a country's external behavior. How China's rise will impact the world is determined by ideas shared by the international community. The identity and role of an emerging China is shaped not merely by its own material factors and subjective efforts. It is also constructed through China's interaction with other countries. The idea of a harmonious culture may eliminate international concerns about China's rise at the root, but this culture needs to be constructed by all the countries in the world.     

Russian Economy in the Global Financial Crisis and Its Prospects

The global financial crisis originated in the United States has incurred disastrous consequences on Russia＇s resource export-dependent economy and greatly impeded its revitalization. How to draw lessons from this crisis and timely adjust the country＇s economic policies so as to shake off the crisis and restart its revitalization as soon as possible have now become the top priority and central task for Russia in implementing its national development strategy.