China's International Role in Global Organizations

China's International Role

• China's diplomatic strategy in 1989 was to "hide its capacities and bide its time," responsive to the international situation
• In the 21st century, China is taking a more active role, voicing opinions and taking responsibilities in a globalized world.

United Nations (UN)

• Founded post-World War II, aiming to maintain peace and security, and promote progress
• China is a founding member of the UN
• China has a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

• A large multilateral trade organization
• Formerly known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
• Aims to create smooth, free, and fair trade
• China joined the WTO in 2001.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

• An important platform for economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region
• China significantly depends on Asia-Pacific trade due to significant external trade with members
• China facilitates economic development in its domestic economy.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

• Established in 2001, a major regional organization in Eurasia
• Addresses political, economic, and cultural integration across the Eurasian landmass
• The first international organization founded within China and named after it's city.

China's International Relations

• China has established friendly and cooperative relations with major powers, developing countries and neighbouring nations.

• Chinese leaders frequently visit other countries to foster participation in international affairs and take on international responsibilities.

• China promotes mutual development through economic cooperation with established countries.

• China aids development (through economic support based on equality and mutual respect), including countries in Africa, Central Asia, and South America to promote resources-based energy markets.

• China introduces Chinese culture on a global scale to bolster national "soft power".

Perception of China's Role

• Some view China's military growth as a threat. Military expenditure is growing and the scope of military exercises and expansion is a point of concern for other nations. Some suggest the project aims to exert dominance within the outer space.
• Concerns exist regarding China's growing economic influence. The prices of Chinese export goods are low and the demand for Chinese resources(energy, resources, food) is high and will potentially result in the inflationary concerns around the world.

China's Challenges

• China's limited influence in global organizations due to existing Western rules and power structures; this includes limited voting power within the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
• Western nations have concern with disagreements over ideologies when solving global problems.
• Barriers include disputes over "Made in China" goods and trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. and E.U.
• Western nations express concern over Chinese investment and may lack trust.

China's International Stance

• China prefers not to intervene in other nation's internal affairs.
• China aspires to create a harmonious global society and contributes to the world community.

Additional Points

• China is not a member of some organizations, such as a particular listed one.
• China's response to the theory of big power responsibility includes measures to reduce export prices, participate frequently in international affairs, promote domestic demand, and control the appreciation rate of the Renminbi.