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China’s Foreign Minister Addresses the Asia Society in New York

by Yalin Xin

The world is witnessing a downward spiral in the recent development in U.S.-China relations, a reality that is worrisome to many. The US strategy on China has shifted to one of competitiveness against China as a potential challenge to the international order and threat to the U.S. Under this strategy, the focus of attention is on the differences rather than opportunities for cooperation.

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Perspectives from China on the Ukraine Crisis and Its Regional and Global Impact

by Yalin Xin

As the scale of war in Ukraine continues to escalate, reports of casualties and humanitarian disasters are causing global concerns. What is China’s response to the crisis so far? Could China play a constructive role that leads to a ceasefire? …

Roots of problems often lie deep in the historical, cultural, sociopolitical systems of the region, and thus constructive approach to address the pervasive problem and restore lasting peace calls for attention to all related spheres.

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Reflection: China's Response to Climate Change

by Yalin Xin

China will fulfill its NDC goals, basically, by 2030, peaking its emissions of carbon dioxide by 2030; lowering the carbon emissions by 65 percent compared with 2005 levels; raising the share of non-fossil fuels in its primary energy consumption to 25%; and increasing wind and solar power capacity to over 1,200 gigawatts), commit itself to working with all parties to promote the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, and promote the building of a global community with a shared future.

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