自成立以来，CCG对国际关系和中国外交领域保持高度关注，深度追踪中国与美国、加拿大、欧洲、亚洲、非洲、拉美、澳洲、中东等国家与地区的双边经贸关系发展与变化，多年来致力于中美欧合作、一带一路、WTO改革、CPTPP等多边领域的研究，为政策制定建言献策。CCG在连续多年主办的年度品牌论坛设置中美关系、中欧合作等议题，积极开展国际交流活动，充分发挥智库“二轨外交”作用，常态化赴多国调研与交流，发布中美经贸系列中英文研究报告。常年主办系列圆桌研讨会，邀请来自美国、加拿大、英国、澳大利亚、日本、德国、埃及等多国智库专家学者、政要、商界精英、外交使节就国际关系与多边合作等议题进行研讨与交流。
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Victor Gao: Non-Aligned Movement as relevant and important as ever before
This year celebrates the 57th anniversary of the first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, which took place in September, 1961 in Belgrade, the former Yugoslavia. While the world has changed profoundly over the past six decades, the NAM remains a very important international initiative, and its relevance and strategic importance are expected to continue for many years and decades to come.
2018年9月10日 -
Zamir Ahmed Awan: CPEC offers win-win situation for ‘iron brothers’
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is being widely discussed and covered in the media, but the relations between Pakistan and China go much further than the CPEC. We are strategic partners and our relationship has a long history. Chinese traders used to pass through Pakistan several thousand years ago.
2018年9月7日 -
CPEC: Building job opportunities
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2018年8月22日 -
Zamir Ahmed Awan: Post-Election: Visible impact in Pakistan
Imran Khan, PTI chairman. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Imran Khan, PTI chairman. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The general election in Pakistan was held on July 25,2018. The result of this election was of great satisfaction for the people of Pakistan. Before the election, various speculations were floated in the media, like the election will be rigged, postponed, sabotaged, bring instability to the country, prompt terrorism, extremism, ethnic polarity and such. All such rumors were proven wrong and proved to be negative propaganda against Pakistan. In fact, the election was very much free and fair and the people of Pakistan expressed their choice under no outside pressure. The authenticity of the election was verified by international observers and media. Law and order was under control on polling day in almost all parts of the country. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won and is in the process of forming a federal government, as well as in the two provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtoonkhua (KP). PTI was established 22 years ago and was struggling hard for a change in society. Finally, hard work and a long struggle of 22 years were fruitful and now the people of Pakistan are celebrating a big victory. PTI is a political force of youth, the middle class and lower class. PTI believes in merit, transparency, and justice for all. Unfortunately, Pakistan was ruled most of time in its history by a feudal elite who became richer after coming into power, while the middle class and lower class always have had to pay the cost of their luxury. A visible change was witnessed just within a few days after the PTI’s victory in Pakistan. The country has shown more stability and negative propaganda against Pakistan turned out to be wrong, terrorism has gone down, and extremism and ethnic polarity has reduced sharply. As a result, the country’s stock exchange has improved gradually. Business community has shown trust and confidence in his leadership. Pakistani currency has become stronger day by day against US dollars and all other major foreign currencies. The trend in improving economy is very much visible and encouraging. International institutions have shown more trust in Pakistan. International community has welcomed the outcome of the election and extended support to PTI. American State department and Indian Prime minister has contacted him already. China is the first country to provide financial assistance to the new government and followed by Saudi Arabia; Islamic Development Bank has also pledged very well. PTI Chairman Imran Khan made his maiden speech on July 26 just after winning the election, and announced his domestic priorities, as well as international relations. He specifically mentioned China and CPEC in his speech, and clarified all mis-concepts about his vision about China. In 2013, there were general elections held in Pakistan, and as a result Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), PML-N came into power. But, PTI was of the opinion that the elections were rigged and unfair. Imran Khanlodged protests and complained to respective authorities, but PML-N was not cooperating. As a result, he was not left any other option, except protest "Dharna" in front of National Assembly Democracy Chock, Islamabad, in 2014. It caused postponement of the official visit of Chinese president Xi Jinping to Pakistan. Since then, there was a misunderstanding that PTI might not welcome the Chinese president’s visit. During my last visit to China, just before the elections, I noticed that there existed concerns in Chinese society regarding PTI, and they were worried if PTI won the election, there might be a setback to Pakistan-China relations or a setback to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). I tried to convince my Chinese friends that the relations between Pakistan and China are so strong that a change of government will have no negative impact on it. Our relations are time tested, all weather and strategic in nature. It cannot be harmed by any government change in either country. CPEC is our strategic decision and backed by the people of Pakistan. There will be no harm, whoever comes into power. CPEC is guaranteed by the Pakistan army. I have published several articles in the mainstream media, addressing the Chinese concerns. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Yao Jing met Chairman PTI Imran Khan on 30 July 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Yao Jing met Chairman PTI Imran Khan on 30 July 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] However, now, I would like to break the good news that PTI Chairman Imran Khan likes China and supports CPEC. He is very much impressed by China’s rapid development during the last four decades, especially how China pulled 700 million people from poverty. He wants to learn from the Chinese experience. He appreciated the anti-graft campaign launched in China. He wants to learn about this experience from China too. Yesterday, on 30 July 2016, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan went to his residence to congratulate on his victory. Based on his personality, I may convey, that during his tenure, Pakistan-China friendship will reach new records. Regarding CPEC, he believes in transparency and merit, he will speed up projects under CPEC and improve efficiency by curbing corruption and nepotism. The Chinese Foreign Ministry also has expressed similar sentiments. I request to Chinese companies and investors involved in CPEC, to have full faith and trust in the new government. I wish that CPEC will be a win-win situation and beneficial for both "Iron Brothers". About Author Zamir Ahmed Awan is a senior fellow with Center for China and Globalization(CCG) and a sinologist at the National University of Sciences and Technology.
2018年8月2日 -
Zamir Ahmed Awan: Saluting Pakistan-China military tie
Chinese troops participate in the Pakistan National Day Parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese troops participate in the Pakistan National Day Parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2017. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Congratulations to the People’s Liberation Army of China on the occasion of its 91st birthday. Founded Aug 1, 1927, it has a great history of achievements across the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), liberation of China, and post-liberation socioeconomic development of China. The PLA is comprised of Ground Forces, Air Forces, Navy, Rocket Forces and Strategic Support Forces. Its strength is 2.2 million, which is almost 0.18 percent of the whole population, and it is one of the largest armed forces in the world. The PLA is responsible for the protection of the geographical borders of China, the domestic law and order as well as the ideology of the Party. In addition, the PLA contributes to the national economy and social development of the country, as well as the education sector of China and in managing good universities and research centers. The armed forces serve as a major source of high-quality research and development for civilian technologies and commercialization. They provide state-of-the-art health facilities throughout the country, and have industrialization programs as well as those for managing enterprises. In the early stages, just after liberation in 1949, the PLA played a role in the agricultural sector to ensure food security. China’s armed forces understand social responsibility and helping society to develop in all dimensions. The PLA also promotes world peace and is one of the major sources of UN peacekeeping forces, having completed several peacekeeping missions around the world. It also provides training and consulting to the developing world to be self-sustaining and self-reliant. The PLA and the Armed forces of Pakistan have a long history of friendship. General Geng Biao, ambassador of China to Pakistan from 1956 to 1959, is the real architect of the Pakistan-China friendship, establishing strong collaboration between the armed forces of the two neighboring states. He was purposefully appointed ambassador to Pakistan, as it was a time when Pakistan was ruled by military rulers. Presidents Sikandar Mirza and Ayub Khan both had army backgrounds. General Geng got along very well with the Pakistani leadership at that time, as they had a common background with similar hobbies such as hunting. Within no time, General Geng Biao achieved complete harmony with them. Both armies received strong support from each other. General Geng Biao, Chinese ambassador to Pakistan from 1956 to 1959. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] General Geng Biao, Chinese ambassador to Pakistan from 1956 to 1959. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Pakistan Armed forces -- which also include ground forces, air forces and navy -- are also responsible for geographical borders as well as domestic security and ideology. The Pakistan Army is managing schools, colleges and universities to provide quality education to the people of Pakistan. They are also overseeing a chain of good hospitals in almost all districts of Pakistan to extend healthcare to the people of Pakistan. The armed forces are Pakistan, and they are always there to rescue individuals in any disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, accidents, fires, terrorism or any unexpected incidents. The armed forces support the national economy in the form of enterprises. Relations between the armed forces of China and Pakistan are exemplary and complementary. We have training exchange programs as well as joint military exercises. Frequent goodwill visits and sports activities among the two forces provide opportunities to promote mutual understanding. Relations between the two armed forces are the backbone of relations between the two states. China-Pakistan joint military exercises [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China-Pakistan joint military exercises [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Pakistan is proud of having a neighbor and friend like China. With the passage of time collaboration between the two forces will further strengthen and ensure the security and stability of the whole region. About Author Zamir Ahmed Awan is a senior fellow with Center for China and Globalization(CCG) and a sinologist at the National University of Sciences and Technology.
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