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Summer 2009
"The Art of China's Mediation during the Nuclear Crisis on the Korean Peninsula"
Journal Article, Asian Affairs: An American Review, issue 2, volume 36
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
Mediating regional conflict in Asia is a delicate art. It requires an acute understanding of the unique mediation culture in the region. China's mediation in the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula reveals key elements of this art and offers useful lessons. China's experience illustrates that an influential but neutral and harmony-oriented mediator is critical in the Asian context.
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Winter 2008/2009
"The Art of Mediating Regional Conflict in Asia"
Journal Article, Asian Affairs, volume 29
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
Mediating regional conflict in Asia is a delicate art. It requires acute understanding of the unique mediation culture in the region. China’s largely successful mediation in the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula reveals key elements of this art and offers useful lessons.
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September 1, 2008
"China's Winning Olympic Spirit"
Op-Ed, Boston Globe
By Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom and Jason Qian
"...The "one world, one dream" ideal even transcended Chinese nationalism when some globetrotting Chinese coaches led foreign teams in the Games. Indeed, many Chinese felt proud of the Chinese gymnastics coach of US gold medalist Shawn Johnson and the Chinese coach of the US silver-winning women's volleyball team. One dream for the world's celebration of sports does not sound like such an empty slogan in such cases...."
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February 12, 2008
"Rethinking Beijing's Burma Policy"
Op-Ed, The Bangkok Post
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
"China would want to avoid choosing sides in Burma, so as not to compromise its holistic interests. A more effective route is to manage relations with all to maximise common interest. To achieve this, the motto of 'there are no permanent friends or enemies in international relations' is the key....As in the case of North Korea, China does not want the problems of a neighbour like Burma spilling over into its own territory. Burma is also part of China's strategic configuration with other regional and international players."
July 23, 2007
"China's Delicate Role on Darfur"
Op-Ed, Boston Globe
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
SOME IN the West have recently begun referring to the 2008 Beijing Olympics as the "Genocide Olympics" because of China's continued business ties with Sudan and its reluctance to intervene decisively in the Darfur conflict....
October 21, 2006
"China's Camp David Moment"
Op-Ed, Boston Globe
By Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom and Jason Qian
"To truly broker a non-nuclearization agreement and safeguard its own interest, China needs a shift in its facilitator's mentality and its non-intervention diplomatic approach. While stability is still China's highest priority, North Korea has become one prime source of instability in China's Northeastern border."
January 27, 2006
"It's Time for More Strait Talk"
Op-Ed, Philadelphia Inquirer
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
"...a joint problem-solving process led by open-minded negotiators. It was "unofficial" but had direct influence on the leadership in mainland China and in Taiwan. Negotiators were given a free hand to explore and generate creative options without being obliged to make political commitments. The dialogue enhanced the goodwill and understanding between the two sides and did reach some consensus."
December 19, 2005
"China's Role in North Korea"
Op-Ed, Boston Globe
By Jason Qian and Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom
"By initiating a road map and acting as a negotiator to implement it, China can increase its effectiveness in helping to resolve North Korea's nuclear problem, and this is something only China can do. Embracing a new negotiation model to expedite the solution of this issue works to the advantage of the world, and to China's own advantage as a responsible regional player and reemerging world power."
