Li Yanliang, Assistant Research Fellow, SIIS
Dec 06, 2013
The reform measures set forth at China’s recent Third Plenum will push the country’s leadership to pursue bilateral trade agreements and hard power capabilities will continue to be a top priority as consolidation of the foreign-policy making process is causing a polarization in China’s classification of “friends” and “enemies”.
Steve Clemons, Washington Editor at large, The Atlantic
Dec 05, 2013
As he travels through Asia, Biden is pushing countries in the region to not free ride on American security but rather collectively develop a more stable and resilient infrastructure to handle crises, writes Steve Clemons.
Tom Watkins, President and CEO of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, FL
Dec 04, 2013
As the escalating standoff in the East China Sea continues, Tom Watkins urges calm in Beijing, Tokyo, and throughout Asia.
Ma Jun, Research Fellow, PLA Academy of Military Science
Dec 04, 2013
Chinese government announced the establishment of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone on November 23. Ma Jun underscores the political implications of the new Chinese ADIZ in terms of national security, international rules and Sino-Japanese relations.
Clifford Kiracofe, Former Senior Staff Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Dec 03, 2013
Washington's maladroit handling of China's newly announced Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) unnecessarily muddies the waters and raises tensions over the East China Sea. Rather than reacting calmly in a diplomatic manner, the US immediately militarized the situation by sending B-52 bombers into China's zone.
Zhang Junshe, Researcher, PLA Naval Military Academic Research Institute
Dec 03, 2013
The setup of an Air Defense Identification Zone in China’s East China Sea has caused tensions with Japan and the U.S. However, the setting up of such a zone is not outside of China’s right as an international state. The U.S. and Japan, who have AIDZ of their own should respect this as they work with China to reduce tensions.
Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Dec 03, 2013
The Obama administration is eager to dampen the tensions in the East China Sea. With the dangers of miscalculation too high, Richard Weitz states that the disputed islands are hardly worth a war.
Su Xiaohui, Deputy Director of Int'l & Strategic Studies, CIIS
Dec 02, 2013
China’s move of the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) has aroused strong reaction from a number of countries, including Japan and the US. It seems that China will cast more shadow on its relationship with neighboring countries and will be in new trouble in building the special relationship with the US. However, it is likely to turn out that the ADIZ works and China’s bottom-line thinking behind the zone proves to be effective, writes Su Xiaohui.
Ma Shikun, Senior Journalist, the People’s Daily
Nov 28, 2013
Are warnings of the US provoking a war between China and Japan warranted? Ma Shikun examines the facts and lays out why current tensions warrant understanding and collaboration to ultimately avoid conflict.
Nov 27, 2013
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense issued a statement on Saturday on establishing the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This new action complies with China's laws and has precedents to follow in the international community, writes Luo Yuan.