China Institute of International Studies

Global Times:The Belt and Road Initiative in its 10 years through the lens of foreign pundits

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • First, BRI promoted the question of development to a position of fundamental centrality on the global stage.
  • Third, BRI paved the way for a new kind of global alignment and, as a result, a new kind of global politics.
  • Fourth, BRI has introduced, for the first time, key tenets of Chinese philosophy to the wider world.

CGTN: Head-of-state diplomacy ushers in thriving China-Central Asia ties

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

"Head-of-state diplomacy is the biggest political advantage of all-around cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries," according to Sun Zhuangzhi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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  • "Head-of-state diplomacy is the biggest political advantage of all-around cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries," according to Sun Zhuangzhi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
  • Such a summit can enhance strategic mutual trust, establish cooperation mechanisms and remove political obstacles by resolving differences.
  • And the third China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in June decided to upgrade the gathering to the head-of-state level.
  • The upcoming China-Central Asia Summit will further guide the six countries to continue the friendship and deepen cooperation, jointly building the China-Central Asia community with a shared future," said Yu Xiaoshuang, an assistant researcher at the CIIS.

CGTN: Head-of-state diplomacy ushers in thriving China-Central Asia ties

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

"Head-of-state diplomacy is the biggest political advantage of all-around cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries," according to Sun Zhuangzhi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • "Head-of-state diplomacy is the biggest political advantage of all-around cooperation between China and the Central Asian countries," according to Sun Zhuangzhi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
  • Such a summit can enhance strategic mutual trust, establish cooperation mechanisms and remove political obstacles by resolving differences.
  • And the third China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' meeting in June decided to upgrade the gathering to the head-of-state level.
  • The upcoming China-Central Asia Summit will further guide the six countries to continue the friendship and deepen cooperation, jointly building the China-Central Asia community with a shared future," said Yu Xiaoshuang, an assistant researcher at the CIIS.

CGTN: Analysis: China's economic resilience boosts global recovery prospects

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

In early 2023, China's economy is showing positive signs, with several developments suggesting its capacity to drive global growth.

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  • In early 2023, China's economy is showing positive signs, with several developments suggesting its capacity to drive global growth.
  • The country is targeting steady economic growth and has set the gross domestic product (GDP) target at approximately 5 percent.
  • According to Liu, the rebound in China's economic growth is expected to be faster than in the international market, which is important for boosting confidence in the global economic recovery.
  • Due to China's large role in global trade, its economic recovery could inject vitality into the global economy, said Liu.

CGTN: Analysis: China's economic resilience boosts global recovery prospects

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

In early 2023, China's economy is showing positive signs, with several developments suggesting its capacity to drive global growth.

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  • In early 2023, China's economy is showing positive signs, with several developments suggesting its capacity to drive global growth.
  • The country is targeting steady economic growth and has set the gross domestic product (GDP) target at approximately 5 percent.
  • According to Liu, the rebound in China's economic growth is expected to be faster than in the international market, which is important for boosting confidence in the global economic recovery.
  • Due to China's large role in global trade, its economic recovery could inject vitality into the global economy, said Liu.

CGTN: President Xi's Russia visit to promote world peace, boost global development

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Monday, March 20, 2023

And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.

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  • And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.
  • The upcoming state visit to Russia marks Xi's first foreign trip after assuming his third term as Chinese president earlier this month, and also his first visit to Russia since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February 2022.
  • Observing that the relationship between China and Russia is based on the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties, Wang said that on this basis, China and Russia will promote a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations and contribute to world development and progress.
  • Yuan added that China has all along reiterated its commitment to promoting peace and facilitating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

CGTN: President Xi's Russia visit to promote world peace, boost global development

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Monday, March 20, 2023

And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.

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  • And the country recently also brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, successfully advancing the resumption of their diplomatic relations.
  • The upcoming state visit to Russia marks Xi's first foreign trip after assuming his third term as Chinese president earlier this month, and also his first visit to Russia since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in February 2022.
  • Observing that the relationship between China and Russia is based on the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties, Wang said that on this basis, China and Russia will promote a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations and contribute to world development and progress.
  • Yuan added that China has all along reiterated its commitment to promoting peace and facilitating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Global Times: Chinese modernization sheds light on developing nations' devt model

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Friday, March 10, 2023

The Chinese path of realizing modernization, centering on independence, peace and the public good, provides the developing world an alternative to other options.

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  • The Chinese path of realizing modernization, centering on independence, peace and the public good, provides the developing world an alternative to other options.
  • During this year's two sessions, the Chinese modernization blueprint will be fleshed out with specific targets to strive for.
  • Chinese modernization has broken a myth, said Li, noting that the Chinese path proves that modernization can be achieved via a peaceful model, and offers an alternative for other developing countries.
  • As a committed and responsible global partner, China has also responded to global expectations and reiterated its pledge to work for global development and peace.

Global Times: China, Cuba eye deepening BRI cooperation

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The two leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral documents regarding inter-party exchanges, BRI cooperation and a consultation mechanism between their foreign ministries.

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  • The two leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral documents regarding inter-party exchanges, BRI cooperation and a consultation mechanism between their foreign ministries.
  • Cuba reiterates its firm position of unconditionally abiding by the one-China principle, stressing that Cuba firmly opposes any attempt to use the Taiwan question to interfere in China's internal affairs.
  • They stressed that China-Cuba cooperation and China-Latin America cooperation benefit both sides and do not target any third party.
  • She said improving energy supplies, building power plants and more infrastructure are crucial for Cuba to realize its development goals, and in these fields, China and Cuba could strengthen their win-win cooperation.

Global Times: Xi's intensive meetings with world leaders show charm of major-country diplomacy

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Xi said China hopes France will encourage the EU to stay committed to an independent and positive China policy.

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  • Xi said China hopes France will encourage the EU to stay committed to an independent and positive China policy.
  • The Chinese president also expressed the hope for pushing forward China-Europe relations during his meeting with Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
  • Behind this global spotlight is the trend of China-proposed diplomatic principles winning hearts and minds in an extremely uncertain and unstable world, foreign and Chinese experts said.
  • Definitely, this principle is "a candle in the dark" amid world uncertainty and an international economic recession, Saraswati said.