Peaceful Development and Security in the Asia-Pacific Region

Producer & Editor: Zhao Xianfeng, Ji Guilin, Yang Liming, Lv Guoying, Dong Zhaohui, Xuan Qi, Fu Luyan

CHINA'S PEACEFUL DEVELOPMENT AND
ASIA-PACIFIC SECURITY
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
　　Xiangshan is one of Beijing's best-known scenic spots. The Biyun Temple in Xiangshan holds the eternity box of Sun Yat-sen, who is a pioneer of Chinese democratic revolution. We have chosen Xiangshan for this forum, because we want to show our willingness to improve communication and cooperation between China Association for Military Science and defense think tanks of the world, and to join hands together to promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. [ more... ]

MISSIONS AND CHALLENGES FOR DEFENSE
THINK TANKS IN A NEW ERA
Respected Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen,
　　Good afternoon!
　　Now we are gathering here to hold a forum attended by the leaders and researchers of defense and security think tanks. In the first place, I'd like to take this opportunity to talk about my understanding of "think tanks". Simply put, a think tank should be a habitat of elites, a pool of brain power and wisdom, and a reservoir of suggestions, ideas, assessments, and conclusions.Historically, we may notice that the time of drastic social transformation, different thoughts would flourish, a hundred schools would contend, and various think tanks would emerge.China's earliest security, or defense think tank came into being in the period of Spring and Autumn and Warring States about 2000 years ago. [ more... ]


· China's Peaceful Rise: Implication for India · Peaceful Development and Regional Security in the Asia-Pacific Region · Sino-Russian Strategic Cooperation and Asia-Pacific Stability	· Peace and Stability in South Asia · Sino-Japan Disputes on Maritime Security Issues and the Solution-Think Tank's Roles · Security Issues of Central Asia: The Role of SCO in Maintaining Regional Stability · The Strategic Situation in Asia and the Sino-Japanese Rivalry: From a European Perspective

· Asean-China Military Relations:
The Importance of Norms and Principles in
Military Diplomacy and Confidence Building
· China's Quest for 'Legitimate' Great Power Status and the Military's Role in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Taking on a Civiliser's Role?
· Sino-South Korean Military Cooperation:
Suggestions for the Development of Constructive Relations
· Transparency in Military Expenditure
and Arms Production

· Missions and challenges for defense think tanks in a new era
· The Role of National Security Research Institutes
("Think Tanks")
in Promoting International Security
· International Strategic Studies in Shanghai: Institutions and Achievements
· Role of Think Tanks in Security and Development
· The Roles of Think Tanks in National Security
Policy Making: The American Experience

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