On November 2 1-22,2009,China Institute of International Studies and China Foundation of International Studies CO.organized an annual seminar on the international situation entitled"Great Changes in the World and Opportunities and Challenges for China".More than 1 50 well-known experts and scholars participated in the seminar and delivered colorful and insightful statements and comments.H.E.Mr.Wang Guangya,Party Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.a(chǎn)ttended and delivered a masterly and important report.Mr.Le Yucheng Director-general of the Policy Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also present and gave a profound speech on the relevant subject. The reason for choosing the above-mentioned theme is very simple.The international situation is changing every year,but 2009 is indeed an eventful year with the most complicated and profound changes,and the most far-reaching significance since the end of the Cold War.Obviously,the relations between China and the world are becoming closer,and their interests are becoming more interrelated.The world is affecting China,while China is also affecting the world.As a rapidlv rising developing country,China'S position and role in the world have become a hot topic of the international community.Foreign scholars have published many works and essays in this respect,and,in China,there are various arguments and opinions as well.The key issue of common concem is:How to determine its position,how to take both domestic and international situations into consideration。how to seizeGreat Transformation ofthe World&China'S Opportunities and Challenges opportunities and counter challenges,and how to make contributions while balancing the interests of China and that of the world,againstthe backdrop of the current world undergoing the profound structureadjustment and transformation.
Preface Characteristics of the Middle East Situation in 2009 Characteristics,Opportunities and Challenges of the International Situation The Review and Outlook of the International Security Situation Characteristic of the Latin America Situation in 2009 Characteristics and Impacts of the Situation in South Asia in 2009 The Way of China toward a World Power Looking beyond the Financial Crisis: China’S Opportunities and Challenges China-US Relationship Is at A New Starting Point Once Again Policy Adj ustments of Obama Administration in East Asia and China’S Response Characteristics and Trends of the Current"白rid Economic Situation Current Opportunities and Difficulties Faced by China North—South Economic Gaming Catalyzing Adjustment and Transformation of World Paradigm Strategic Interactions of Major Powers —A Perspective on the Changes of International Financial and Economic System Obama’S New Deal in Diplomacy and Shifts in His Strategy EU’S Development in the Post—Lisbon Era Significance of Democratic Party of Japan’S Reign and Japan’S Choice in Foreign Affairs Afghanistan-Pakistan Issue in Sino.US Relations Strengthen Public Diplomacy and Proj ect True Image of China Climate Change:A Case of Big Country Game in the New Era