This book is a most timely one that not only system.atically introduces
China’S current international responsi.bilities，but also responds to the
intemational public opinions arguing on whether China is a responsible
power.Today，the mainstream of public opinions in Western powers seldom
labels the emergence of China as a “threat”.but neither do it regards
China as a“partner”.The focus of the debate is on whether China
is“responsible”.Under the powerful monopoly of Western opinions，the
world can hear little of China，S voice.This book aims at demonstrating
the views of China，S top scholars on the issue of international
responsibilities in order to add a Chinese perspective to this hot topic
in international politics，introducing in details China’S achievements
in shouldering international responsibilities in terms of maintaining
world peace and promoting coinlnon development，showing the image of a
responsible power，and for the international readers who are concerned
about the emergence of China and China.Western relations，arousing their
interests in the voice from China SO as to eliminate
misundcrstandings.At the same time，this book also offers an in。depth
analysis of the problems and challenges faced by China while its taking
up international responsibilities。The publication of this book will help
to break the monopoly of Western media and academia in public opinion
and discourse on relevant issues SO as to create a more favorable
externa]environment for China，S diplomacy.
About Author
Jin Canrong，born in 1962,received his bachelor,S degree from the Department of
International Politics,Fudan University in l984,master's degree from the
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Graduate School in l 987 and
doctor’S degree from the School of International Studies, Beijing
University in l999.He cuently serves as Deputy Dean and Professor at the
Sch001 0f International Studies, Tutor of the PhD student in
Diplomacy,Director of Academic Committee at the Center for International
Energy and Environment Strategy Studies,and Deputy Director at the
Research Center for American Studies in China Renmin University.He is
also the vice president of China National Association for Intemational
Studies,research fellow at the Research Of6ce of the Standing Committee
of the National People’S Congress,research fellow at the Center for
Peace and Development in China,standing councilor of China Reform
Forum,councilor of China International Public Relations Association,and
standing councilor of Shanghai Future Asia Society.His studies focus on
US political system and political culture,US foreign policy,China—US
relations and relations among major powers,and China’S foreign policy.He
delivers lectures on“foreign decision.making studies”,“US foreign
policy and China.US relations”.and“theories and practice of China,S
diploma cy”,etc—His main publications include Multilateralism and
Cooperation among East Asian Countries,Views from Chinese Scholars on
Power Strategy,etc.,and hundreds of academic articles and reviews.
Ntegration
into the international community as well as the establishment
of diplomatic relations with a large number ot countries. China's
leadership gradually realized that war and revolution are not the
permanent themes of the times. In the 1980s, they drew the conclusion
that peace and development are the two major themes in the current world
according to the new changes of the world situation. In the last more
than 30 years, closely around these themes of the times, China has made
continuous efforts to promote the world peace and development. In the
new period, China raises its view on the new concept of the times for
not only the domestic affairs but also the whole world for the first
time. It mainly includes five aspects——the view ofprofound changes,
harmonious world, common development,sharedresponsibility and active
participation. 16 The world today is undergoingmajor development, major
changes and major rebalancing and Chinabelieves that the striving for
peace and cooperation, and the promotionof development are
irresistible historical trends and that theinternational community
should make efforts in building a harmoniousworld of enduring peace and
common prosperity. 17 The interests ofcountries are inter-linked and
countries are sharing a common destiny,so they must build up the modern
thinking of promoting commondevelopment of countries and focus more
upon exchange andcooperation, mutual learning, mutual benefits,
win-win results andcommon development China is a responsible member of
the worldcommunity, as it always actively participates in the
internationalcooperation with other countries against global challenges
and threatsout of the consideration of human existence and development.
