Is Rome Statute Another Nose-picking Tissue for the US?
The US has always been pragmatic about international laws. And the Rome Statute may just be another piece of tissue that the US used for nose picking.
Is Moon’s Visit to DPRK the Key to Breaking Nuclear Deadlock?
As a mediator, the ROK is in a hurry to find a breakthrough for the U.S.-DPRK denuclearization negotiations which are currently deadlocked.
Mnuchin Proposing New Trade Negotiations: A Turnaround or a Tactic?
United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin sent a proposal to China on September 12, seeking the initiation of a new round of trade negotiations. Gao Feng, spokesman of China’s Ministry of Commerce, responded the following day that China had received the proposal and welcomes talks. Beijing and Washington are now working out the negotiation details. Escalating trade conflict is not in line with interests of either party, Gao emphasized. Since the trade war was first waged by the US in July, the US has already levied tariffs on $50bn of Chinese products, while China has retaliated with measures worth an equivalent amount. Now, Trump’s government is considering a duty increase on $200bn of Chinese products. With these factors in mind, how should we interpret the signal for talks the US has sent out at this crucial time? Does it indicate a turnaround? Increasing Domestic Pressure on Trump’s Government From running a presidential election campaign to taking office, Trump has always held a tough position on trade issues. He has placed the blame for US trade imbalances on other countries, saying they take advantage of the US. Hence, by bearing the torch of trade protectionism, Trump has shaped himself in the image of a strongman who fears no international pressure and always safeguards US interests. This image has won […]
The Far East: A New Platform for Sino-Russian Cooperation
Russian officials have thoroughly evaluated the results of previous EEF meetings and believe that it has reached a world-class level.
CPEC Emerging as Economic Boon for Pakistan
Since its launch, the CPEC has helped to create a conducive and favorable environment for the country, guaranteeing prosperity, a bright future and security along with a sustainable economy.
U.S. Should Stop Intervening in China’s Unification
The United States cannot openly support “Taiwan independence”, but it manages to obstruct China’s reunification through the use of Taiwan’s separatist forces. This is also known as playing the “Taiwan card”.
China-Russia Unprecedented Joint Military Exercises
These are the largest military exercises since 1981, and the largest since the establishment of the Russian Federation.
Evolution of Malaysia-China Relations
Since 1974, a sort of mythology has grown up around how Malaysia’s current strong relations with China began to take shape in that year, when Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak became the first ASEAN leader to normalize relations with it.
China and ASEAN Commit to Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative
China has always placed ASEAN squarely on the first page of its foreign cooperation agenda, regarding ASEAN as a priority in its foreign policy and a key region for the development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Growing Pains
Just when everyone thought China’s e-commerce market was being dominated by Alibaba and JD.com, a dark horse emerged from the shadows and blazed a trail into the trading spotlight amid a wave of criticism.
BRICS Dependent on Free Trade for Development
This by itself makes it a key international event – a type of equivalent of a G7 for developing countries. But BRICS represents a greater proportion of world economic growth than the advanced G7 economies.
In Mideast, China’s Strategy Is Economic
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – under which China is connecting itself with its “natural partners” along the Silk Road trading routes of the past – continues to be a guide for the Arab world and the Middle East.
