As a rapidly 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 concern is: How to determine its position, how to take both domestic and international situations into consideration, how to seize opportunities and counter challenges, and how" to make contributions while balancing the interests of China and that of the world, against the backdrop of the current world undergoing the profound structure adjustment and transformation.

Preface

Characteristics of the Middle East Situation in 2009

Characteristics, Opp6rtunities 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 Adjustments of Obama Administration in East Asia and China's Response

Characteristics and Trends of the Current World 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 Project True Image of China

Climate Change: A Case of Big Country Game in the New Era