China’s defense budget growth has been a way to realize its military modernization and overall national rejuvenation. China does not intend to threaten any other country in the world, writes Wu Chengyi.

As the world continues to follow the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Chen Xiangyang examines China’s ability to assist in maritime search and rescue missions, drawing four key conclusions regarding the PLA Navy’s capabilities.

With the announcement that President Xi will oversee a new group on Internet security, Franz-Stefan Gady analyzes the future of China-US cybersecurity cooperation.

China should cooperate with other countries to build an international cyber environment that is secure and trustworthy, fair and reasonable, peaceful and stable, writes Lu Jinghua.

After a 12.2% increase in China’s defense budget was announced last week, Zhou Bo analyzes the future role of the People’s Liberation Army and discusses how China can contribute to world peace and international stability.

Following the second round of talks in Geneva, Wu Sike explains the urgent need for the international community to find a peaceful resolution to Syria’s three-year long crisis.

China has never regarded the South China Sea in its totality as China's territorial waters. Nor will China seek to turn the South China Sea into a "Chinese lake", writes Wu Shicun.

While observing the Ukraine crisis, China should also bear in mind that both China and Russia are confronted with Western pressure. China should therefore promote strategic collaboration with Russia and counter Western interference, writes Chen Xiangyang.

The meeting between Zhang Zhijun and Wang Yu-chi could benefit cross-straits relations by promoting peace and open communication, but Zhu Songling also brings into question America’s involvement and how improving China-U.S. relations is crucial to maintaining this peace.

The tense atmosphere in the Asia-Pacific has only intensified with China’s announcement of new fishing rules and an ADIZ in disputed waters. However, as Stephen Harner points out, China’s actions were necessary given regional security threats and unproductive military-to-military dialogue with the US.