China Studies as a whole brings into perspective the rising power's mounting economic, military and diplomatic clout that certainly has the aptitude to either overturn or sustain the current contemporary world order. The Center broadly examines China's international strategic thinking and conduct, foreign and security policy, and the impact of domestic politics and economy on China's foreign relations. It further addresses China's emergence in the face of the world in flux, domestic politics, economy, society, culture, People's Liberation Army and Tibet Autonomous Region and most importantly her engagement with each of South Asian country.
The Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands’ contention has significantly impacted the political relations between Japan and China and has caused a considerable strain in their relationship, with both sides refusing to back down. ...
The invasion could trigger an arms race in the region forcing countries to increase their defense spending and pursue nuclear ambitions to deter China, while Japan has already announced its new defense plan and most significant military build-up since World War II ...
Professor Fei Xiaotong proposed a framework of “a pluralist-unity structure of the Chinese nation” which was adhered to in the 3 pillars of ethnic policy in 1947, and soon SEAC was established which was to implement such policies, but the vision of ‘pluralism’ is being eroded and is being replaced by a much darker notion of ‘Han chauvinism. ...
India needs to recognize the fact that the other great and strong power would invest in its friendship only when they see potential in it. If India does not want to be contained in a narrow enemy circle, it needs to strongly and strategically respond to the threats from China. ...
Beijing was also able to garner the Arab support for its new flagship projects i.e. Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative - the two sides agreeing to make all-out efforts to build a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era ...
China also required foreign investors to form joint ventures with its domestic firms (mostly-state owned), which were struggling to create innovative products in consumer electronics; such as mobile phones and computer hardware ...
China shall continue to follow “wolf warrior tactics” and assertive diplomatic tactics as and when needed. Xi’s claim to supremacy and consolidation of power can see a more aggressive and assertive China ...
Earlier, China was focused on its presence in the Indian Ocean, developing its capabilities and good ties with the IOR countries to fulfill its geostrategic and geo-economics ambitions but the influence game has shifted to the Pacific Ocean now, with the realization by the United States that China is a real threat ...
China and India have diverse views on their respective international as well as regional status, growth stratagems, and different approaches towards bilateral relations with regional actors ...
China’s Emergence as a Global Peace-Broke ...
If China succeeds in brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine it would be a grand diplomatic victory for Beijing; establishing it as a true alternative to the US overshadowing not only the Iran-Saudi deal, but also others ...