New Situation, New Challenges and New Missions
The global trends toward economic globalization and multi-polarity are intensifying, cultural diversity is increasing, and an information society is fast emerging.
The balance of international forces is shifting in favor of maintaining world peace, and on the whole the international situation remains peaceful and stable.
The Asia-Pacific region has become an increasingly significant stage for world economic development and strategic interaction between major powers.
Terrorism, separatism and extremism, are on the rise.
Diaoyu Islands.
Taiwan independence.
Natural disasters.
Security accidents and public health incidents.
Major powers maintain strategic superiorities