Li Shaoxian, President, China Institute for The Study of Arabian Countries, Ningxia University
Sep 05, 2013
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.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Sep 05, 2013
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.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Aug 09, 2013
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, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Aug 07, 2013
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.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Jul 19, 2013
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.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Jul 16, 2013
The recent removal of Mohamed Morsi from the presidency in Egypt has indicated again that western style democracy characterized by one-person-one-vote elections is not suitable for the Arab world, at least right now.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
May 31, 2013
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.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
May 14, 2013
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.
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.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
Apr 10, 2013
The fact that Barack Obama chose Israel as the destination of his first foreign visit during his second term in White House illustrates how important the Middle East is in the United States' global strategy, although Washington had, before the March 20-23 visit, ruled out any new plan for settling the Middle East issue.