China International Studies（2023）
This is a book on Chinese international relations that I found provided by Osu Library. This is a published reading in China. I found two translations in Chinese and English in the Osu library. This magazine has been updated from 2005 to 2023. , I chose it to let readers have a better understanding of China’s current international situation, as well as the choices of other countries in the world under this situation. This time the 2023 edition focuses on the relationship between China and the Arab world, the transformation of the relationship between China and India, and the achievements of the Belt and Road Initiative. Let me list the one of examples below.
On March 10, 2023, China, Saudi Arabia and Iran issued a trilateral joint statement in Beijing, in which Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and missions within a period not exceeding two months.(Niu Xinchun & Li Shaoxian 2023),The announcement of the two countries to restore their diplomatic ties resulted from the interplay of several favourable factors and is expected to set off a series of positive developments that
might de-escalate many regional hotspot issues in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. China’s mediation in the Saudi-Iran diplomatic rapprochement is one
of its major contributions to peace in the Middle East.
The world is witnessing the most intense competition among major powers since the end of the Cold War. This situation has forced many countries to choose sides, with the Middle East trying to maintain a balance among these powers. （Niu Xinchun & Li Shaoxian 2023）
Balance of power, balance of alignment, and China’s role in the regional order transition
This article in the Osu Library puts forward many interesting ideas, focuses on China’s attitude towards various international events, and analyzes China’s choices and how to balance the world situation.
The Indo-Pacific region has become a central stage for great power competition, especially between a rising China and the United States. Unlike previous rising powers, China is not pursuing a strategy of violent revision or subversion. Instead, it aims for a gradual change in the existing regional order, utilizing a mix of internal balancing (focusing on economic and military capability enhancement) and external reassurance strategies. （FengLiu 2022）
The article argues that two key factors influencing the outcome of Sino-U.S. competition are the balance of power and the balance of alignment in the region. China’s strategies have significantly bolstered its capabilities and attracted certain regional states to join China-led initiatives. Despite these efforts, the complex balancing dynamics in the region and the agency of smaller and middle powers mean that neither the US nor China can dominate Asia. This contradicts the ‘new Cold War’ narrative that suggests a division of the region into two rival blocs.