The Abstracts of Vol.1,2013
Releasing Time：01.16.2013Source：
Development and Challenge Co-Exist: A Retrospect of Africa’s Situation in 2012
He Weping
In 2012, although there were some disturbances, the general political and security situation remained stable; its economic development potentials showed further strength, though constrained by the slowing down of the global economic growth and other internal factors; both the U.S. and France stepped up their respective diplomatic offense toward Africa, whereas China-Africa relation sustained with strong momentum.
The Development of the World Economy Remaining Unclear
Gu Yuanyang
The world economy grew weaker in 2012 than in the year before it, with both developed and emerging economies suffering an economic slowdown, trade and investment protection rearing its ugly head, global management and policy coordination becoming more difficult. As a result, the world economy is confronted with a new breach.
African Economy: A Shining Spot amid the World Economic Crisis
Li Anshan
In the past year, African economy kept growing so well that the IMF and some other international organizations were optimistic about its development. In 2012, of the fastest growing economies in the world, 7 were African countries. In 2013, African economy will keep growing with strong momentum and remain the ideal destination for international capital and the new polar of growth of the world economy.
The New Developments in Environment around China and Some New Reflections on China’s Strategy towards her Neighbors
Chen Xiangyang
In 2012, there were some changes in all four major strategic directions around China and evolutions in regional economic development and cooperation as well as in the area of military security. China is in urgent need to perfect her strategy towards her neighbors and upgrade her “good neighbor diplomacy” to strive for a better improvement of her surrounding environment.
The Ethnic Conflict in Northern Myanmar and Security of China’s Northwest Border
Ma Yanbing
Northern Myanmar is where the armed bands of Myanmar’s ethnic minorities congregate and very close to China. In both history and reality, this region has profound connections with China. As a result, the ethnic conflict in Northern Myanmar poses new challenges to China’s border security and stability as well as China’s investment in that country. In regard to this situation, China should take active measures and play a constructive role.
History and Evaluation of Japan-Vietnam Oil and Gas Cooperation
Guo Yuan
Over the decades since the end of World War II, the development of Japan-Vietnam relation in oil experienced twists and turns, which was determined by Vietnam oil and gas development strategy and Japan’s structure of strategic needs. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Japanese government, in order to have secured supply of oil and gas, has used various means to establish strategic partnership with Vietnam and actively involved in the South China Sea dispute. Nonetheless, its involvement in the dispute will be influenced and constrained by some factor.
India-Saudi Arabia Relationship in the Beginning of the 21st Century and its Impact on China
Jia Shuqi Xiao Xian
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the relation between India and Saudi Arabia has developed very fast, resulted from their mutual economic complement and common need of non-traditional security in the Indian Ocean. But differences in religious belief, security interest considerations and the influence of big powers outside the region have determined that they can not form an “unbreakable” partnership in military and strategic areas. The development of India-Saudi Arabia relationship will pose a potential challenge to China’s energy security and strategic interest.
India-Russia Relationship in the Post Cold War Era
Shen Lin
Since the end of the Cold War, India and Russia have kept close political relations, with frequent high level bilateral visits. The reason why they have developed such a close relationship is because they do not have major conflict in their interest and need each other in international arena. But the India-Russia relationship is affected to some extent by the India-U.S. relationship, which also somewhat affects the China-Russia and China-India relationships.