I. Military Diplomacy in Chinese Perspective: Definition, Forms and RolesMilitary diplomacy has gained more and more prominence in the international arena since the end of the Cold War. Armed forces and defence ministries have participated ... [FULL TEXT]

At the same time, another important aspect of the current concern is the influence of China’s increasing presence in African peace and security affairs on the security situation of the African continent. In July 2012, the Fifth Minist... [FULL TEXT]

I. State of the Art of China-Africa Peace and Security CooperationChina always attaches great importance to China-Africa peace and security cooperation, referred by all and each FOCAC Ministerial Conferences. The 2006 China’s African ... [FULL TEXT]

In response to the nation’s growing dependency on the foreign-controlled sea routes for the transportation of energy resources, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has embarked on an extensive modernization program of the PLA Nav... [FULL TEXT]

I. Dreaming about China’s Reputation at Home and AbroadHere the Chinese Dream comes into the picture. The Chinese Dream is a dream about a rejuvenated strong and prosperous China. The official story is that it aims to inspire people t... [FULL TEXT]

I. Internal and External Impetus for Readjusting Foreign Policy1.1 Growing comprehensive national strength calls for a new perspective on China’s international status and role.Domestic economic growth, social progress, and political s... [FULL TEXT]

China’s position converges with major UN reports in key aspects, such as the overriding concern for poverty eradication and sustainable development. The paper diverges from these documents by rejecting the integration of the Millenniu... [FULL TEXT]

I. China’s Global Strategy and View of UN Security CouncilAs an ancient saying goes, China is an old civilized nation endowed with new missions. It vividly depicts the subtlety embedded in China’s pursuit of the goal of reemergi... [FULL TEXT]

This paper deals with China’s experiences in social and economic transformation from a backward country into the second largest economy in the world, in which knowledge society has played, and is playing an important and constructive ... [FULL TEXT]

I. The Current Global Economic GovernanceEver since the end of the Cold War, East Asia has been looking for an institutional arrangement that meets its security needs. The effort reflects at least two realities of Asia-Pacific security: Fir... [FULL TEXT]