Jul 20, 2015

Though 34 African countries are signatories to the Rome Statute, the continent now generally sees the ICC as a political organ that has “deviated from its original purpose”, exercising double standards and “only targeting African countries for case investigation and conviction”. The US exempts itself but demands compliance from the rest of the world.

Apr 22, 2015

The recent negotiations on Iranian nuclear development have given many around the world reason for optimism. He Wenping explains the negotiations with a special emphasis on the influence that the U.S. and China had on them and their respected roles moving forward.

Mar 19, 2015

In 2015, much emphasis has been placed on a partnership between the African Union and China in order to accelerate the construction of the three major networks to help materialize the “century dream” of connecting all capital cities in Africa with high-speed railways. African economic integration calls for not only consensus and impetus from African countries, but also external investment to drive the process.

Feb 26, 2015

In order to defeat IS, action needs to be taken well beyond Iraq and Syria. The entire campaign will not be measured in months. It needs to be a global, multi-pronged and long-term battle and requires global input and cooperation to extirpate this universal scourge.

Jan 16, 2015

Promoting peace and stability in Africa, and strengthening security cooperation with Africa has been an important pillar of China-Africa cooperation in recent years.

Nov 04, 2014

The Ebola epidemic has been in international headlines for months now, and as a result, many countries are coming to the aid of West Africa to help fight this fatal outbreak. Dr. He Wenping argues that China and the U.S. should help fund research and medical teams in afflicted nations.

Oct 07, 2014

Should the United States modify its view of terrorism in China in order to further counterterrorism efforts and the possibility of future cooperation with Beijing? He Wenping lays out China’s concerns and how they may be addressed to encourage increased bilateral relations.

Aug 21, 2014

The US-Africa summit revealed America’s intention to catch up and compete with China in Africa, but it also conveyed a message of strengthening collaboration with China and promoting African development and security together, writes He Wenping.

Jul 10, 2014

China was deeply involved in Iraq’s post-war construction and petroleum exploration, but it has been a sheer outsider in the post-war political rearrangement, while Washington has been the dominating force, writes He Wenping.

Jun 27, 2014

The recent elections in the Middle East are extraordinarily important in that they signal a changing balance of power in the Middle East, argues He Wenping. Wenping also argues that this changing power balance will have a significant effect on the rest of the world, particularly the United States.