Latin America:Key Trends and Challenges

The first decade of the 21st century has been an important period for Latin America’s modernization. In the face of rapid economic globalization and a changing global order,most countries in the region have been carefully reflecting on their development paths. After a decade of adjustments and reforms,great changes have been seen in terms of politics,economics,society,and diplomacy. Many governments in the region are also facing serious challenges. The next decade will therefore also be a key period for the...     

Where Are Sino-U.S. Relations Headed?

Sino-U.S.relations have fluctuated since the beginning of 2010. What are prospects for their development? Will it be fiercer strategic competition or will it be long-term strategic stability? Taking into the international system and transitions in global power,this essay analyzes recent changes in Sino-U.S. relations and U.S. strategic assessment of China. Prospects for and future trends in Sino-U.S. relations will be discussed. Since Sino-U.S. relations have always been based on the interaction of multiple...     

Never Too Late

California's apology to Chinese Americans creates better understanding between China, Chinese Americans and the United States     

In Coal We Trust

A BLACK WORLD: Coal brings both wealth and challenges to Datong we had been forewarned that Datong would be extremely taxing on our lungs. The city of 3 million in northern Shared Province lies at the center of the country's largest coal-producing region in north China.     

A Chinese Vintage

<正>hen I was invited to visit east China’s Shandong Province for awine festival held on September 23-26, I erroneously believed I would be drinking beer in the coastal city of Qingdao, home of