精彩书摘:
Is Modernized Chinese Military a Threat t0 International Peace and StabilitV? Mearsheimer--in his book The Tragedy of Great Power Politics,arguedthat'the ultimate goal of every great power is to maximize its share ofworld power and eventually dominate the system” in other words.to become a hegemon.He said.“China and the US are destined to beadversaries as China’S power grows.”Thus,the US should not act toengage China?but act to contain and weaken China.‘A wealthy Chinawould not be a status quo power but an aggressive state determined toachieve regional hegemony...SO it is not too late for the US to reversecourse and do what it can to slow the rise of China.”On the other hand.Joseph Nye warned that||If we see China as an enemy,China actuallymay become one.“Nye,an advocate for engagement,suggested thatwhen assessing China the economic and political arenas should be takeninto consideration,not only the military.
Does China'S peaceful development mean more threats oropportunities to surrounding countries and international order?Willmodernization of Chinese military affect the peace and stability ininternational milieu?Will modernization of Chinese military generatearms race in the region?The following paragraphs would hopefully shedsome light in contrarily to the School of'offensive realism,'propagatedby Mearsheimer and other realists.
The Premise of Chinese Exceptionalism:Chinese see their country asunlike any other,given their long history,pursuit of peace,and inherentlydefensive rather than offensive approach to international relations.Despite frequent invasions,China maintained its pursuit of peace.Thestory of explorer Zheng He has come to symbolize this uniquely peacefuldisposition to the Chinese.Western explorers conquered the land theydiscovered,but Zheng’S fleet did not subdue the newly discoveredlands by force.Chinese writings are all based on the idea of Chineseexceptionalism.For 2 millennia,China considered itself the hub ofcivilization.China is the only uninterrupted civilization in world history.
内容简介:
This book is the second volume Of the series“MyImpression of China--China'S Image in the Eyes of Foreign Officers.”Writers of the articles Of the bookare all foreign officers from twenty countries in Asia,Africa,South America and Oceania.During theirone-year stay irl China,besides classroom study,they also had extensive and profound exchangeswith Chinese governmental officials,experts andscholars.They went to other regions at differentlevels of development for visit and investigation.Such experiences of extensive and close contactswith Chinese society enabled them to develop more comprehensive,systematic and deeper understanding Of China.The 27 articles recordedtheir understanding Of and reflections on China'S development,not only expressing thei r sincere compliments to the rapid development of China but also analyzing the problems China is facing or will face.putting forth many pertinent and valuable suggestions.All these are of high reference value not only to foreigners to understand China,but also to domestic reade rs tO correctly view fhe development of China.
目录:
Forward
Harmounious China and Harmonious World
Building Harmonious Society in China:Challenges and Countermeasures
Is Modernized Chinese Military a Threat to International Peace and Stability?
Chinas Harmonious Society:Towards a Sustainable Social and Economic Development
China in Lebanese Eyes:Excellent Model of Development,Promoting a “Harmonious World"
Understanding PRC's Status on Rights,Freedoms and Civil Liberties
Harmonious China:Its Challenges and the Way Forward
The Building of the Law System in China
Chinas One-Child Policy:Impact of Demographic Changes and Future Imperatives
Towards a Peaceful Resolution of the Taiwan Question
China's Reform and Opening-up&Social and Economic Development
Chinas Critical Path to Success in 60 Years
Chinas Reform and Opening-up Policy towards a Sustainable Economic Development
The“Middle Kingdom'’has Waded Across the River:The Reform and Opening-up Policy in Perspective
Understanding Chinas Theory and Practice of Reform and Opening-up
Achievements and Challenges of Chinas Reform and Opening-up
Perception Management--a New Challenge for China
The Problems Facing China Today and Tomorrow
Challenges Facing China in Her Economic Development
Foreign Policy of the People's Republic of China
Chinas Foreign Policy--Successes and Challenges
Chinas Foreign Policy Featuring Peace,Development and Cooperation
View on Chinas Foreign Policy
Chinas Foreign Policy Featuring Harmony
Understanding of Chinas Independent Foreign Policy of Peace
Chinas Rise as Soft Power and Challenges
The Role of the Chinese Media in Chinas Foreign Policy
Life in China
Culture of China
China Knew and China Seen:An Overview
How is the Chinese Culture Seen in Some Latin American Countries?
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