China and South Korea should seize the window of opportunity under the Belt and Road Initiative
Wang Weiwei · 48 ·
South Korea cannot be ignored in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative because of its geopolitical relevance, economic strength and cultural identity. There is a practical need for South Korea to participate in the initiative. We, however, should pay attention to the weak political mutual trust between China and South Korea. South Korea’s internal and diplomatic difficulties also exert a constraint on the bilateral cooperation in the initiative. China and South Korea should take measures in political, economic and cultural areas in order to generate more remarkable achievements in the initiative.
Women contribute to public diplomacy under the Belt and Road Initiative
Wang Yaqi · 54 ·
With the gradual expansion of public diplomacy under the Belt and Road Initiative, the number of events addressing topics of women and gender equality has increased. Women from countries along the Belt and Road route have been exchanging views and knowledge with one another. This approach is currently being analyzed for its potential as a best case study. We should pay attention to the following four aspects in order to further promote female public diplomacy: release the potential of women’s advantages regarding personality and ability; increase the number of women participating in public diplomacy at all levels; encourage the exchange and cooperation among women involved in the current events under the Belt and Road Initiative; and respect gender equality in the process of global governance.
The role of sports in public diplomacy under the Belt and Road Initiative
Chen Gang · 59 ·
Sports are a powerful tool to connect the people under the Belt and Road Initiative. Consequently, greater communication and integration in regional sports will also be promoted. A greater focus on sports in public diplomacy will help to explore the political, economic and cultural relevance of sports, as well as to spread China’s “positive energy” and to serve China’s overall opening strategy.
The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and public diplomacy over the South China Sea
Zhou Wei · 65 ·
At present, the development of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road is lagging behind in China’s implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative and the call for early results. One of the obstacles is the dispute over the South China Sea. Given this, we should enhance public diplomacy in countries around the South China Sea to better connect the heart of the people, to gradually eliminate the negative perception of China on the issue in relevant countries and to provide support for the development of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
