Apr 10, 2013

The fact that Barack Obama chose Israel as the destination of his first foreign visit during his second term in White House illustrates how important the Middle East is in the United States' global strategy, although Washington had, before the March 20-23 visit, ruled out any new plan for settling the Middle East issue.

Mar 18, 2013

At present, West, Central, South and Southeast Asia, as well as North Africa are the most plagued by terrorism. Radical treatment is better than symptomatic relief. Using a positive energy to help countries and people in the West Asia and North Africa region to achieve peaceful development is beneficial to them, and is in the interests of the world as well.

Mar 16, 2013

With the conclusion of the Lunar New Year, both China and the US should make a resolution to increase cultural dialogues between the two nations. By deepening cross-cultural understanding, the US-China relationship can focus more on cohesion and creativity, rather than competition.

Feb 27, 2013

China is fully aware that a peaceful and stable Middle East is in the interest of the people in the region as well as the interest of the international community. This understanding is the starting point on which China bases its treatment of the Middle East issues.

Feb 12, 2013

The development of shale gas technology is expected to rapidly change the global energy landscape, world economy and geopolitics, as we know it. As the United States prepares to become a major exporter of natural gas by 2020, cooperation and mutual trust are vital to ensure stability in the Middle East and beyond.

Jan 18, 2013

As news organizations and think-tanks continue their year-end analysis of global events, the outlook for the United States and Europe has shifted to account for the growing impact of developing nations as globalization continues to accelerate.

Jan 05, 2013

The turmoil lasting for more than two years in the Middle East has led to some great changes in the overall situation of this region, with new conflicts breakin

Dec 11, 2012

The smoke of gunpowder is receding from the Gaza Strip. But people’s concern over the conflicts triggered by the ‘Pillar of Defense’ operation

Nov 22, 2012

In light of recent leadership transitions in China and the United States, Wu Sike outlines how to improve Sino-US relations following President Obama’s reelection.

Nov 09, 2012

Unless the international community comes up with an extensive consensus, political dialogue and transition will stall in Syria while sanguinary conflicts there will surely get even wilder and fiercer. An effective solution of the Syrian crisis will be a test of the courage of the conflicting parties. It will also be a test of the competence of the UN Security Council to safeguard world peace.