Jan 11, 2014

In 2013, the continued cooperation of China and African nations has been a boon for the continent by increasing economic development and providing much needed healthcare infrastructure. As He Wenping explains, China’s cooperation with Africa only creates more areas of converging interests between China and the US, boosting bilateral relations.

Nov 06, 2013

If Rouhani is going to improve the Iranian economy, then he has to seek the cancellation or at the least the relaxation of sanctions by the West. In other words, the new Iranian President has to be more innovative and flexible in diplomatic policies, including the nuclear issue, writes He Wenping.

Sep 26, 2013

The threat of war from the chemical weapons crisis in Syria has waned, but has not disappeared, writes He Wenping. The Putin initiative marked a high-profile return to the Middle East, indicating that Russia has become an important player in the region, and to some extent, a decision-maker.

Jul 17, 2013

Obama’s recent rhetoric about China and other emerging countries’ entry into Africa has been quite encouraging and can be seen as an important step forward for future US-China cooperation in Africa, writes He Wenping.

Mar 28, 2013

Even though the Western media attacks it as a form of Chinese neo-colonialism, the China-Africa relationship has in the past decade moved steadily and rapidly forward despite interferences.

Sep 12, 2012

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi visited China in late August before his scheduled visit to the US in late September. China was Morsi's first official trip

Aug 06, 2012

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is now paying her 11-day visit to sub-Saharan Africa including Senegal, South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi and South Afric

Nov 02, 2011

As China increasingly fast tracks its political, economic and trade ties with Africa, US politicians and think tanks have viewed the developments with mixed rea