A look at how Sino-Relations have devloped in the context of development in Central Asia. Analyzing international and regional organizations from both a neo-realist perspective and a liberal...Show moreA look at how Sino-Relations have devloped in the context of development in Central Asia. Analyzing international and regional organizations from both a neo-realist perspective and a liberal institutionalist view this thesis will attempt to explain the concept of cooperation that continues under the posibility of confrontation between China and Russia.Show less
Global climate change has emerged as one of the world’s most serious problems, one requiring international cooperation. China, as a large country and big emitter, is vital to such cooperation. It...Show moreGlobal climate change has emerged as one of the world’s most serious problems, one requiring international cooperation. China, as a large country and big emitter, is vital to such cooperation. It is therefore important to understand China’s position regarding climate change and international cooperation. This thesis examined China attitudes and how these are changing by conducting discourse analysis of Xinhua articles published during the 2009 and 2015 United Nations climate conferences. It found China’s attitudes shifted significantly between these two conferences and it became much more willing to cooperate.Show less
