If Syria successfully gives up its chemical weapons, a precedent will be created for successfully stopping military action, and a new model for major-country cooperation will be set, writes Wu Sike.

US military threats in Syria will further undermine the stability of the region, writes Jin Liangxiang. Though China might not be able to stop US actions, it undermines its intention for cooperation.

Will Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize win impact his decision to use military force against the Assad regime in Syria? Ma Jun examines the recent chemical weapon attack against civilians and the issues currently preventing the international community from supporting military action over diplomatic overtures.

Li Shaoxian weighs the risks and potential consequences of a US military strike on Syria, concluding that once there is military intervention the hope for reconciliation will become slimmer.

China is highly concerned about the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, and supports the UN Secretariat in carrying out an independent, objective, impartial and professional investigation, writes Wu Sike.

It will depend on the US whether Iran-US relations will enter a stage of normalization, writes Jin Liangxiang. The US may not be ready for such a process, though some senior diplomats are once again calling for reviewing US-Iran relations.

Wu Sike, China’s special envoy to the Middle East, describes the new Chinese leadership’s role in creating an international atmosphere capable of encouraging and mediating peace talks between Palestine and Israel.

As China and the US conclude another round of strategic dialogues; many will find that the Middle East is a point of cooperation for the two states. The Middle East is a complex region, currently facing many issues, it is important for China, the US and the rest of the international community to push peace talks and negotiation for resolution.

The United States’ dominance of Middle East issues has been threatened by China’s emergence as a global power. As Dr. Jin Liangziang explains, the recent visits to Beijing by leaders from Palestine and Israel show China’s increased engagement in the region.

The close timing of visits to China by Israeli and Palestinian leaders renewed hope for peace in the Middle East. While the US has played the dominant role in past negotiations, Wu Sike argues the international community can benefit from cooperation on the issue by China and the US.