No matter how it is defined, the psychology behind these statements is a desire to avoid taking sides between China and the United States, showing the reality of a fundamental global consensus on peace and wide-spread anxiety toward the potential for conflict in the South China Sea.
The 2016 G20 summit which will convene on September 4, in Hangzhou, capital of East China`s Zhejiang Province, is arguably an event of great magnitude for China to present its leadership role in global affairs.
The Group of 20 (G20) 2016 summit will be held in September in Hangzhou, East China`s Zhejiang Province. At a time of global economic downturn, rising international geopolitical conflicts and frequent crises, whether the summit can be a success is a concern not only for international relations circles, but people who care about China`s development.
China and the US indeed have large space to avoid confrontation and expand cooperation, but this depends on high-quality strategic communication. Now it is a critical juncture where Beijing and Washington must show strategic restraint to each other.
The system is designed to monitor the enemy`s ballistic missiles, in order to intercept and shoot down missiles. THAAD is only a defense system, but in war, the best offense needs the best defense behind it.
Tension in the South China Sea does not necessarily mean an impasse. If think tanks and political circles of both China and the United States could realize the importance of disparities management and control, frank strategic dialogues, prudent thinking, and consensus seeking, along with the proceeding of substantial academic exchange, would have a positive effect on the South China Sea tensions and U.S.-China relationship.
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral free trade talks have shown signs of critical progress, laying the groundwork for the creation of a common market between the three pivotal Asian economies.
Strengthened communication and common interests contribute to fostering a sound partnership between China and the European Union, according to scholars and experts attending an event dubbed the Belt & Road Initiative and EU-China Partnership, in Beijing on Saturday.
The international community has been looking for a new engine to accelerate economic development, which is why many countries have pinned their hopes on this year`s Asia-Europe Meeting, which takes place on July 15 and 16 in the People`s Republic of Mongolia.
On July 12, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague issued a pre-arranged declaration supporting some Philippines claims against China in the South China Sea – despite such a declaration being clearly contrary to international law.
China views the Arbitral Tribunal as wrongly conceived, lacking jurisdiction to rule on territorial matters. But it remains open to negotiations.
Growing public participation in government decision-making is a significant symbol of the rise of Asian countries. It is also a prominent feature of all emerging economies. The will of the people has become a necessary part of the process of government policymaking.
Since the final award of the South China Sea arbitration at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was released on Tuesday, the entire world has been concerned about new potential storms in the waters.
It is therefore now time to tone down our reactions to the PCA tribunal’s ruling and focus on how to maintain calm and stability in the South China Sea.
The ruling on the case has triggered a floodgate of commentaries from media around the world. Certain media, such as TIME Magazine and South China Morning Post stood out from some other media whose reports are full of prejudice and distortion by condemning Washington`s rhetorical involvement in the South China Sea issue.
Britain`s referendum vote for Brexit has created the deepest UK political crisis since WWII. Britain`s unity is threatened. This crisis will continue for many years.
The frictions over the South China Sea have increased with meddling from the US and because of the South China Sea arbitration unilaterally initiated by the Philippines - a member country of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Wang Wen says if peace and development in the South China Sea are to continue, there is a need to clarify the misunderstandings that abound about Beijing’s legally sound claims, intentions and activities in the region.
Throughout history, the South China Sea has been a key passage of the Maritime Silk Road. The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, proposed by China in 2013, is no exception. The past 20 years of history show us a basic truth: East Asian cooperation sails far in times of calm in the South China Sea, and stagnates in the shadows of uncertainty in this region.
China`s think tanks should speak out more frequently and not fear debates for the country`s foreign policy to be better understood, observers said after a deep and open dialogue on the South China Sea issue between Chinese and US think tanks in Washington.