Since 2007, China's anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons program has grown substantially, including several highly protested tests and launches from. While many countries have developed ASAT weapons, it has been far more difficult to establish an internationally accepted set of rules to govern the use of these systems.

China should be confident that justice is on its side, and demand that the US earnestly stop infringement and strengthen cyber security cooperation with China, writes Fu Mengzi.

Examining the implications of US intelligence programs following Edward Snowden’s leaking of classified intelligence documents, Chen Jimin posits that this dramatic international incident could be truly historic if major powers come together in cooperation to address the gaps in global cyber security norms.

The time has come for China to rebalance its traditional geostrategic interests with its new role as a global leader – and that means adopting a policy of disciplined engagement toward North Korea. Only then will an internationally coordinated response to the North's nuclear ambitions be possible.

Faced with harboring Edward Snowden and damaging the US-China relationship; or returning him to the United States and inducing anger from Chinese citizens, Su Xiaohui argues that the Chinese government’s chosen actions revealed great restraint.

The rapidly developing Chinese space program contains several misconceptions including China is looking to extend military power, China is weaponizing space and that Chinese space activity is a threat to the US. As Zhao Weibin explains, China, has only peaceful space goals.

While recent revelations surrounding the National Security Agency’s intelligence collection programs and cybersecurity have weighed on US-China relations, Chris Bronk explains the recent diplomatic row over Edward Snowden is not reason to end discussions and stop cooperating on cyber issues.

Edward Snowden’s swift departure from Hong Kong has put a strain on relations between China and the US. While this international incident comes shortly after the initial meeting of Xi and Obama, Walker Rowe explains that this opportunity can shape, not overshadow, the progress made.

The release of classified information by Edward Snowden has revealed three facts about the nature of the United States in regards to its security, policies and global relations. As Ma Jun explains, the vulnerability of US security, the shame of US policies and the hypocrisy of US democracy will continue to weigh on Sino-US relations.

Liu Jiangyong writes that the Sino-Japanese dispute over the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands has entered a new stage; and disputes Japanese claims, saying that China will not shelve the issue unilaterally.