No.70, May/June 2018
来源： 作者：China International Studies 时间：2018-05-28
Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era
Zheng Zeguang
The overarching goal of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era is to foster a new type of international relations and build a community with a shared future. China will take new steps, get on a new look and endeavor to write a new chapter for the well-being of the Chinese people and progress of mankind.
Dialectical Unity of Xi Jinping's Thought on Diplomacy
Zhao Yongchen
As an important part of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Xi's diplomatic thought, characterized by its dialectical unity of several relationships, is of essential and profound significance for the theoretical development of Chinese major-country diplomacy and the realization of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.
China's Major-Country Diplomacy and Sino-Indian Relations
Xu Jian
As China moves closer to the center stage and makes greater contributions to mankind, it will encounter mounting challenges amid rising pessimistic attitudes of the West. China and India, as two countries with geographic and cultural affinity and enormous common interests, need to carefully manage the third party factor for the sound development of bilateral relations.
Revisiting the SCO in the Context of Its Enlargement
Li Ziguo
The membership expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization brings positive effects but also gives rise to new uncertainties. In the face of evolving internal and external environment, it is necessary to understand the organization's original principles so that both old and new members can recognize the SCO's core values.
Progress and Future Development of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation
Liu Qing
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation has become an important model for China and neighboring countries seeking to build a community of shared future with its remarkable achievements. Based on the solid foundation, the LMC needs to overcome several challenges to ensure strong and sustainable momentum.
Principled Pragmatism: Understanding the EU Position on Economic Relations with China
Men Jing
The EU-China relations have been experiencing noticeable changes in recent years, with the EU turning realist and putting more emphasis on interests in its interactions with China. This "principled pragmatism," reflected in the EU's position on China's Belt and Road Initiative, heralds the crossroads of bilateral relations.
Belt and Road Initiative and Transformation of International Energy Order
Yang Chenxi
With a profound adjustment in international energy supply and demand, the transformation of international energy order is in the making. In line with this trend, the Belt and Road energy cooperation promotes interaction between producer and consumer countries, and provides new security and economic values to the international energy order.
Trump's "America First" Security Strategy: Impact on China-US Relations
Teng Jianqun
The idea of "America First" is reflected throughout Trump's first National Security Strategy. The report, which reveals the US perception of China as strategic competitor and return to great-power politics, will usher in a new era for bilateral relations that requires China's well-prepared response.
The Abe Government's Policy on North Korean Nuclear Issue
Meng Xiaoxu
In the face of North Korean nuclear and missile threats, the Abe government's "increased pressure" policy is showing a clearer offensive tendency. However, it would be ineffective in curbing North Korea's ambitions, and run the risk of hindering both the resolution of the nuclear issue and the development of regional inter-state relations.
Indian Ocean Rim Association: New Developments and China's Engagement
Wei Hong & Li Ciyuan
The IORA, as the most representative multilateral mechanism in the region, features inclusiveness, equality, openness and flexibility. With the advance of the Belt and Road Initiative, China needs to deepen cooperation with the IORA while properly handling various contradictions and challenges.
