Chen Jimin, Guest Researcher, Center for Peace and Development Studies, China Association for International Friendly Contact
May 18, 2013
The state of security in Northeast Asia will be counteractive to the state of Sino-US relations. Thus, increased cooperation in Northeast Asia will also provide a favorable opportunity and important platform to cultivate a new type of relations between China and the United States.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
May 17, 2013
The victory of Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Muslim League (PML) – Pakistan is likely to be more focused on economic development in the future, thanks to the transformative campaign of Imran Khan and his Tehrik-e-Insat (PTI) party. That, in turn, has substantial implications over U.S. and Chinese interests in South Asia.
Liu Jiangyong, Vice Director, Tsinghua University
May 15, 2013
From nationalizing disputed territory to visiting controversial war shrines and justifying the egregious treatment of women in wartime, aggressive actions and over-the-top statements by Japanese politicians will only exacerbate future problems between China and Japan.
George Koo, Retired International Business Consultant and Contributor to Asia Times
May 15, 2013
The recently concluded (non)case of the government vs. Dr. Bo Jiang bore a striking resemblance to the scandalous Wen Ho Lee case that occurred in 1999 and strongly suggests that racial profiling and bigotry is still alive and well, at least in Virginia.
Su Xiaohui, Deputy Director of Int'l & Strategic Studies, CIIS
May 11, 2013
As the United States continues its rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asian nations continue to rely upon US influence and military strength to counterbalance China. However, China’s regional power continues to grow and the economic incentives for aligning with China far outweigh those pushing nations toward the US.
Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official
May 10, 2013
Recently, US foreign policy experts have argued that China’s military power presents major implications for the US and Japan’s ability to maintain regional stability. However, Stephen Harner argues the US and Japan must recognize the changing geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific and recognize the dangers of the current security order.
Li Shaoxian, President, China Institute for The Study of Arabian Countries, Ningxia University
May 10, 2013
The timing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visits to China is of great significance, sparking the interest of the international community, especially as hopes to renew the Middle East peace process emerge. As Li Shaoxian explains, success can only come through the cooperation of China and the US.
Fu Mengzi, VP, China Institutes of Contemporary Int'l Relations
May 08, 2013
In a speech delivered at the Tokyo Institute of Technology on April 15th, US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke of America’s “Pacific Dream”. However, a looming question remained. What does the “Pacific Dream” of the US mean for Xi Jinping's China dream?
Jonas Parello-Plesner, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations
May 07, 2013
Greenland believes its ticket to prosperity is the wealth of minerals and rare earths below its slopes. Jonas Parello-Plesner discusses the potential for China’s investment to turn Greenland into a successful resource economy.
Ruan Zongze, VP, China Institute of Int'l Studies
May 07, 2013
ASEAN must stop its members from fanning trouble to ensure ties between China and Southeast Asian countries prosper.