Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official
Feb 11, 2014
In response to a recent memorandum created by the Brookings Institution in support of the Obama administration’s rebalance to Asia, Stephen Harner points out why the United States must abandon this foreign policy strategy and allow countries in the Asia-Pacific to establish order in the region without interference.
Jiang Yuechun, Director, China Institute of Int'l Studies
Feb 08, 2014
The U.S. has historically played a critical role in Sino-Japanese relations and will continue to do so. Jian Yuechun gives historical examples and reasons why the U.S. should begin playing a more truly neutral role in Asia.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
Feb 07, 2014
The US remains a nation with the most strategic resources, and it is determined to play a leadership role in global affairs. But that role will largely depend on whether the US will invest its resources in global justice and common interests, writes Jin Liangxiang.
Franz-Stefan Gady, Associate Editor, Diplomat
Feb 07, 2014
The Anglo-German historical analogy often leads policy makers astray from the actual reality of the rise of China and its military build-up.
Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Feb 03, 2014
While the U.S. government takes no official position regarding any particular territorial dispute in the Asia-Pacific, the Obama administration’s claims of disinterest are fooling no one.
Fu Ying, Founding Chair of Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University; China's former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Feb 01, 2014
Fu Ying, Member of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress of China, talks to China-US Focus on some of the issues raised during the Munich Security Conference.
Da Wei, Director of Center for International Strategy and Security; Professor at Tsinghua University
Jan 31, 2014
Could 2014 be a seminal year in the bilateral relationship between the United States and China? According to Da Wei, 2013 saw a posture of stabilization and growth between the nations and should serve as a future model to drive positive Sino-US relations.
Ma Shikun, Senior Journalist, the People’s Daily
Jan 30, 2014
Recent proposals for China to adopt an ‘alignment policy’ are strengthening as the United States continues its rebalancing strategy and return to Asia. However, Ma Shikun argues China should not abandon its nonalignment stance points out how the policy has contributed to China’s successful gains in recent years.
He Wenping, Senior Research Fellow, Charhar Institute and West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2014
Ending the crisis in South Sudan will not only enhance benefits for Chinese economic interests, but will also be crucial for defending the US diplomatic reputation and strategic purpose in the region, writes He Wenping.
Feng Zhaokui, Honorary Academician, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Jan 28, 2014
Feng Zhaokui writes that to resolve the escalating tension between China and Japan, we must safeguard the results of the world’s anti-fascist war and observe the 1978 Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan.