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Year-Ender: Why There’s Reason for Optimism in 2021
As the year of 2020 is going to be the past, all people should look forward to a better year to come.
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Fifty Years On: Recommitting to EU-China Cooperation in an Age of Economic Uncertainty
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the European Union and China – a milestone that...
Revelations of an “Unprecedented Year”
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare deep and dangerous divisions. But it is not too late to change.
‘China Blame Game’ Offers No Real Solution for COVID-19 Chaos in UK
The treating of China as a scapegoat for ill-discipline within government and society has created an enormous level of complacency which has led to the virus not coming and going quickly.
Vaccines Won’t End the Pandemic Tomorrow
These social distancing tactics must continue for the time being and into 2021. Distributing vaccines and social distancing are complementary, not exclusive, strategies.
With Trump Going Ahead with U.S. Pullout from Afghanistan, What Are Biden’s Options?
The Biden administration is likely to renegotiate talks with the Taliban so as to keep a small number of troops or special forces dedicated to fighting terrorism and maintaining stability in Afghanistan, on the ground that a full withdrawal is not immediately feasible.
Top Nuclear Scientist’s Assassination Heightens Tensions over the Iranian Nuclear Issue
China has condemned the killing of the Iranian scientist. It stands for safeguarding the international nuclear non-proliferation system and opposes unilateral sanctions, while maintaining normal exchanges and cooperation with Iran.
An Open Letter for Open Minds Between Australia and China
In this game, Australia is seen as the pawn of a bigger power. The US has been keen to pull Australia away from its economic interdependence with China and the US will certainly gain from the current trade disputes, with its exporters moving in to replace Australian beef, wine and lobster.
Electric – Future of a Carbon-Neutral World
Building a global, interconnected and truly sustainable energy system for today’s and future generations with the help of fascinating technologies will bring unbelievable value for sustainable societies. This is what makes me proud and excited to be part of bringing such a vision to fruition.
China, Japan and South Korea Gear up to Meet Demands of Present Times
Due to historical factors and geopolitics, trilateral relations among China, the ROK, and Japan did not always progress smoothly and the free trade agreement negotiations have still not seen a breakthrough. However, the RCEP broke through the bottleneck and ushered in a new stage of regional cooperation.
Killing of Iran Nuclear Scientist Adds Uncertainties over Iran Nuclear Issue
The assassination of Iran’s nuclear scientist will make the prospects of Iran nuclear issue more complicated as it might make global efforts to restart the multilateral approach to the nuclear issue more difficult.
Trump Out, Multilateralism In
On the two most significant issues of our time – the coronavirus pandemic and climate change — Donald Trump has consistently shown just how out of step the United States has become with the wider international community.
Global Governance Faces Both Challenges and Opportunities
Unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise and there is a lack of coordination in trade and economic policies.