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Street Struggles: How Japan’s 1960s and 1970s Social Movements Shaped Democratization

Ziwei Zhang*, Weiyong Xia

Abstract: How do social movements contribute to democratization by expanding political participation, spreading democratic values, and shaping political culture? Tilly’s extensive covariation theory posits that social movements can only promote democratization under certain conditions. Building on this theory, this paper examines three specific situations in which” [...] Read More.

Keywords: Social Movements, Japan, Democratization, Covariation Relationship

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How Does Shared Knowledge Shape MUN Activities: Structure, Power Relations, and Hierarchy

Ziyu Yan*, Huiya Li

Abstract: In the context of deepening global interdependence and the growing importance of global governance, Model United Nations (MUN) activities have become an essential means of educating young people about world politics and enhancing their understanding of global economics and governance. In today’s practice, MUN activities are divided into the “Regular Committee” [...] Read More.

Keywords: Model United Nations, Joint Crisis Committee, Shared Knowledge, Power Relations, Hierarchy

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Cost Imposition, Misaligned Gaming Strategies and Risk Deferral: The Practical Logic and Security Dilemma of the U.S. Strategic Competition Policy towards China’s Semiconductor Industry

Ximing Wang, Hongchang Liu*

Abstract: Semiconductor industry, as a cornerstone of the digital economy, holds a vital position in cutting-edge technology fields such as electronic information engineering, communication systems, aerospace technology, and artificial intelligence. It has developed into a comprehensive system encompassing global supply chains, industrial chains [...] Read More.

Keywords: Semiconductor Industry, China-US Strategic Competition, Cost Imposition, Game Strategy Misalignment, Risk Deferral, Security Dilemmas

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Global Cyberspace Governance Crisis and Response in the Digital Age

Xinyang Lyu*

Abstract: In the digital age, cyberspace has emerged as a new frontier for major power exploration and competition. Initially considered an auxiliary means of traditional combat, cyber warfare has evolved into an independent mode with significant impact, extending the nature[...] Read More.

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Cyberspace Governance, Global Digital Governance

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Research on the Implementation Path of China’s Multilateral Diplomacy in Optimizing and Shaping Regional Order

Shanshan Dong*

Abstract: Over the past decade, following the 2013 Neighborhood Diplomacy Work Conference and the introduction of the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI), China has pursued multilateral diplomacy guided by the principles of “genuine multilateralism,” emphasizing equal consultation, openness, inclusivity, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation[...] Read More.

Keywords: Multilateral Diplomacy, Regional Public Goods, Regional Order, Belt and Road Initiative, AIIB, China-ASEAN Cooperation

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Letting Go for a Big Push: China’s Strategic Transformation of Foreign Exchange Reserves and Value Chain Ascension

Tianqi Xiao*

Abstract: This paper utilizes data from the UIBE_GVC database covering the period from 1995 to 2020 to calculate Global Value Chain (GVC) indices and empirically examines the impact of foreign exchange reserves on GVC ascension, along with its heterogeneity and mechanisms of action. The findings reveal an inverted U-shaped relationship between foreign exchange reserves and[...] Read More.

Keywords: Global Value Chain (GVC) Ascension, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Trade Demand Effect Low-end Lock-in Effect, Technological Progress

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The Impact of Political Stability and Institutionalization Levels in Host Countries on the Advancement of Belt and Road Initiative Projects An Analysis Based on Four ASEAN Countries

Qinyun Shi*

Abstract: With the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, cooperation between China and ASEAN countries continues to deepen. Numerous cooperative projects, particularly in infrastructure construction, are influenced by various factors during their promotion and implementation. The successful implementation of Belt and Road projects is closely related to the political[...] Read More.

Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative, Political Stability, Institutionalization Level

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Continuities and Changes of the International Affairs in the American Centuary: Review on Joseph S. Nye’s A Life in the American Century

Xinyi Ren*

Abstract: This is a book review on Joseph S. Nye, Jr.’s latest work A Life in the American Century. On inspecting the American century, three plot lines of historical, theoretical, and personal approach compose the whole contents of this paper. In each part, both the continues and changes are detected and debated for a better understanding[...] Read More.

Keywords: Joseph S. Nye, Jr., American Century, Soft Power, Regime, Owl

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A Study on Sino-American Cybersecurity Cooperation from the Perspective of Global Cybersecurity Governance

Zhengqin Wang*, Zheng Yang

Abstract: This paper explores the current status, challenges, and future prospects of Sino-American cybersecurity cooperation. With the rapid advancement of information technology, cybersecurity has become a global issue, significantly impacting national security, economic stability, and social order. As the world's largest economies and major cyber powers, cooperation between China and the United States is crucial in the cybersecurity field.[...] Read More.

Keywords: Cybersecurity, Sino-American Cooperation, Information Technology, National Strategy, Global Governance

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