Doing More in The Middle East

正China becomes increasingly involved in Middle East issue The international community once described China’s Middle East diplomatic policy using phrases such as"modera-tion,""detachment,"or"lack of imagination."But as its status as a global player grows,China is no longer merely a distant observer of events in the volatile region.     

The Pledge to Reform

正The annual National People’s Congress(NPC)and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)took place in Beijing from March 3 to March 13 amid brisk,early spring weather.During the two sessions,China’s development direction in domestic and diplomatic affairs was publicized.The new messages they conveyed made headlines in Chinese and foreign media,and projected a bright future for the country.     

Bright Prospects for China-South Korea FTA

正DURING President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the ROK in July,China and South Korea pledged to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement(FTA)before the end of this year.Since China and South Korea established diplomatic relations 22years ago,trade between the two countries has grown at an average yearly rate of 23 percent.In 2012,bilateral trade reached a new high of US$256.3 billion.     

Premier Li Keqiang's U.K. Visit

正Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s four-day trip to Britain in June is expected to energize the China-Britain comprehensive strategic partnership,which sees its 10th anniversary this year,and whose strategic,reciprocal and global signif icance continues to grow.The trip,Li’s f irst to Britain since taking off ice in March last year,marks another major diplomatic event between China and Europe following President Xi Jinping’s Europe tour in late March.During his visit the Chinese premier met with Queen Elizabeth II     

Ushering in Greater Accomplishments

On August 15,1974,China and Brazil established formal diplomatic ties and began a new chapter in Sino-Brazilian relations.Tested by time and tide,the bilateral relations continue to advance steadily.     

Sino-Indian Relations in the New Era

To have a clear understanding of the features of the Sino-Indian relations and its developing trend,it is necessary to take of the tinted spectacles and see the stark realities.     

Tian Jiaxin: Bring China to the World with Music

正FROM a little girl who cried at her first concert to a performer on the international stage,Tian Jiaxin,by realizing her musical dream,is making the world hear China.On April 28,the"French Spirit"concert was held at the National Theatre for the Performing Arts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations.The French maestro Philippe Entremont and his Chinese student Tian Jiaxin brought the concert to its peak with their free-flowing performance of Mozart’s piano concerto.Although they had collaborated before,it was the fi rst time Tian performed with her French     

President of Tanzania Visits China

正President Xi Jinping and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania held talks on October 24.Xi welcomed President Kikwete’s visit to China on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.He said that China     

关于合作共赢的认识和思考:基于新型国际关系理念

合作共赢是中国在国际关系问题上首倡的一个价值理念,对于构建新型国际关系和人类命运共同体、站在人类道义和历史进步的制高点、促进世界持久和平和普遍繁荣、推动人类社会文明发展、实现全球有效治理等具有非常重大和深远的意义。习近平总书记深入、系统、现实地推进了合作共赢理念的完善和发展,使之成为当今中国对外关系思想的重大新理念和显著特色之一。实现合作共赢的关键在于价值上求同存异,根本在于寻求各国利益交汇点,长远考虑在于提升全人类的现代文明素养。     

Construction Procurement and State Government Strategy: Aligned or Disconnected?

Australian state governments are engaging in strategic planning processes and publishing departmental and/or overall state strategic plans. One means of achieving the goals outlined in these strategic plans is via public procurement processes. Investments in construction projects by governments are strategic in nature and made to create infrastructure, which enables the provision of public services. This article investigates the contribution that construction procurement across the five Australian state governments who expend the most money on infrastructure makes towards the achievement of government strategy. The research draws on interviews with experienced project managers to assess whether public sector construction procurement is aligned or disconnected with publically stated government strategies.