Chen Xiangyang provides an overview of the major international power conflicts during 2014, a year marked by “flux” and “reconfiguration.” Western countries will find it hard to dominate international order, institutions, and rules due to the collective emergence of new powers, mostly in Asia.

As a friend of both Israel and Palestine, China has made persistent efforts for a fair and lasting solution for the conflict, writes Wu Sike.

China, the United States and other countries should strengthen communication and cooperation over counter-terrorism initiatives in order to enhance a new model of major country relations, writes Wu Sike.

Terrorism is the top public hazard of the present-day world. Its eradication calls for global cooperation and a shared sense of urgency.