Wang Zhen, Research Professor, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
May 29, 2014
In the face of the international terrorist organizations’ threats to the international community, China and the US need to assume responsibilities, and join hands in a new round of cooperation, writes Wang Zhen.
Franz-Stefan Gady, Associate Editor, Diplomat
May 28, 2014
The recent spate of high-profile attacks against Chinese citizens at train stations shows a genuine and ongoing security problem that China must address more aggressively.
Fu Xiaoqiang, Vice President, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
May 26, 2014
Fu Xiaoqiang explains that terrorist groups in China now pose a more acute risk as their network and capacity has expanded. Rather then inadvertently encouraging separatist and extremist groups in China, and being swayed by power politics, the United States should leverage common security goals and collaborate with China in fighting global terrorism.
Franz-Stefan Gady, Associate Editor, Diplomat
May 24, 2014
Despite recent steps by the Pentagon to build trust between the Chinese and U.S. militaries, the indictment of Chinese military personnel for alleged cyber-espionage has undoubtedly affected bilateral relations between the two nations. Without an entirely accurate view of Sino-US cyber competition, escalatory reactions, like the suspension of the China-U.S. Working Group, are bound to continue.
Wu Sike, Member on Foreign Affairs Committee, CPPCC
May 19, 2014
It is regrettable that the new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which had been slated for a deal by the end of April, came to no avail after nine months of intensive efforts. However, all parties still could see some noteworthy, positive results, writes Wu Sike.
Jin Liangxiang, Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies
May 16, 2014
The United States does not command sufficient resources to execute a rebalancing strategy focused on the containment of China. Its ambitions are far beyond its capabilities, writes Jin Liangxiang.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
May 14, 2014
Dan Steinbock argues that forces seeking to destabilize China are undermining the potential for US-Chinese counterterrorism cooperation. Instead of paving the way for future negative scenarios, China and the United States should seek join interests and find ways to work together.
Ma Shikun, Senior Journalist, the People’s Daily
May 13, 2014
One of the largest impediments to stable US-China relations is the strongly held view of China as a growing and aggressive world power, known more formally as the “China Threat Theory.” This theory is based off of faulty assumptions and will have a negative impact on creating positive US-China relations in the future.
Zhang Tuosheng, Academic Committee Member at Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, Peking University
May 08, 2014
Zhang Tousheng explores the reasons for the rapid development and modernization of China’s military, as well as emphasizing that this modernization has been beneficial for the region, and can continue to be if regional and international cooperation is formed between the United States and other regional adversaries.
Franz-Stefan Gady, Associate Editor, Diplomat
May 03, 2014
In light of recent NSA leaks and increasing tensions between China and the US regarding cyberspace, the United States has taken a more direct approach in outlining or even disarming some of their cyber capabilities. Ultimately, US officials hope that these measures will assuage China’s fears, as well as entice them to reveal their capabilities to create a stable cyber-space.