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China and South Korea: Taking Each Other’s Measure
President Myung Lee-bak’s summit visit to Beijing in May 2008 was declared a success by officials on both sides. Yet upon closer inspection the relationship remains one of the most problematic and complex in the region.
Sino-American Relations and the New American President
Despite all that has changed in the US after 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the most important bilateral relationship which the US needs to nurture is with China.
An Eastern Thaw
A warm diplomatic wind blew through Tokyo when the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a State visit to the Japanese capital in April this year.
The Phoenix and the Double-Headed Eagle Tango Again
This article assesses the current activities and the future prospects of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization.
In focus: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
The West is in a quandary over the SCO. While some commentators laud its achievements towards Eurasian security, others suspect the SCO will become an anti-US cartel spanning Central Asia with its roots in Russia and China.
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Articles
China and South Korea: Taking Each Other’s MeasurePresident Myung Lee-bak’s summit visit to Beijing in May 2008 was declared a success by officials on both sides. Yet upon closer inspection the relationship remains one of the most problematic and complex in the region.
Sino-American Relations and the New American PresidentDespite all that has changed in the US after 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the most important bilateral relationship which the US needs to nurture is with China.
An Eastern ThawA warm diplomatic wind blew through Tokyo when the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a State visit to the Japanese capital in April this year.
The Phoenix and the Double-Headed Eagle Tango AgainThis article assesses the current activities and the future prospects of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization.
Russia, China and the SCO: “Peace Mission 2007”
While the SCO languished in relative obscurity after its conception and the gaze of the world was diverted by the events of September 11 2001, more recently the SCO’s activities have prompted increased scrutiny by the US and its regional allies in East and Central Asia.
While the SCO languished in relative obscurity after its conception and the gaze of the world was diverted by the events of September 11 2001, more recently the SCO’s activities have prompted increased scrutiny by the US and its regional allies in East and Central Asia.
The Emerging Balance of Power in the Asia-Pacific
Will the Asia-Pacific witness rising tensions between rising powers, or will globalization and multilateralism lead to stability?
Will the Asia-Pacific witness rising tensions between rising powers, or will globalization and multilateralism lead to stability?
Chinese Involvement in Africa: A Threat to the Good Governance Agenda?
China's increasing involvement in Africa poses questions for the success of the Good Governance Agenda. This article outlines the effects China's engagement with Africa may have on Western projects there.
China's increasing involvement in Africa poses questions for the success of the Good Governance Agenda. This article outlines the effects China's engagement with Africa may have on Western projects there.
The Need for British Trilateral Diplomacy: China, the EU and the Transatlantic Alliance
In the UK, the European Union’s (EU) growing security ties with China receive relatively little attention. At the beginning of this year, however, China tested anti-satellite weaponry – a step that could, and from the British perspective should, provoke a sober consideration of the type of security relationship Europe should seek with the Chinese.
In the UK, the European Union’s (EU) growing security ties with China receive relatively little attention. At the beginning of this year, however, China tested anti-satellite weaponry – a step that could, and from the British perspective should, provoke a sober consideration of the type of security relationship Europe should seek with the Chinese.
Burma Sells Gas to China
Jobs for China and dollars for Burma’s generals, tentative gas sales, a pipeline plan and road building are bringing China and Burma closer together than ever.
Jobs for China and dollars for Burma’s generals, tentative gas sales, a pipeline plan and road building are bringing China and Burma closer together than ever.
US China Policy: Trouble Hedging out East
The United States will continue to implement a China policy that is run on the twin tracks of economic engagement and strategic containment.
The United States will continue to implement a China policy that is run on the twin tracks of economic engagement and strategic containment.
Managing a Rising Power: Strains in US China Policy
Chinese military spending and resource security must be included into the existing framework of bilateral relations between the US and China if serious conflict is to be avoided.
Chinese military spending and resource security must be included into the existing framework of bilateral relations between the US and China if serious conflict is to be avoided.
The Chinese-Japanese Spat: Failing to Reconcile Old Enemies
What is at stake is not just the future composition of the UN Security Council, but the stability of the entire Asian continent.
What is at stake is not just the future composition of the UN Security Council, but the stability of the entire Asian continent.
Chinese Peacekeepers to Haiti: Much Attention, More Confusion
While there is a large degree of propaganda mixed into the Chinese reporting about its participation in UN PKO missions, these actions also reflect a nation making positive contributions to what are generally considered worthwhile international humanitari
While there is a large degree of propaganda mixed into the Chinese reporting about its participation in UN PKO missions, these actions also reflect a nation making positive contributions to what are generally considered worthwhile international humanitari
China's Strategy Toward the Asia-Pacific Multilateral Mechanism
This article addresses China's newfound interest in multilateralism.
This article addresses China's newfound interest in multilateralism.
The Quiet Member: China’s Diplomatic Stance
While China is always something of an enigma in its international relations, it is popularly agreed that there is always careful consideration and logic behind policy decisions.
While China is always something of an enigma in its international relations, it is popularly agreed that there is always careful consideration and logic behind policy decisions.
Commentary
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation military exercise 9-17 August
Between 9-17 August 2007, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan carried out a series of joint military exercises.
Between 9-17 August 2007, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan carried out a series of joint military exercises.
In focus: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)The West is in a quandary over the SCO. While some commentators laud its achievements towards Eurasian security, others suspect the SCO will become an anti-US cartel spanning Central Asia with its roots in Russia and China.
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