Complicated regional situation

Editor's Note: At a recent symposium hosted by the National Institute of International Strategy under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, some Chinese scholars shared their views on China's security situation in 2013. Excerpts of their speeches are below:

One of the most impressive breakthroughs in 2013 must be the concept of a "new major power relationship". It means China has found its role in the world, as well as demonstrating its willingness to actively cooperate in shaping and maintaining international relations.

Of course, major power refers not only to the United States, but the focus of China's new major power relationship is its relationship with the US. President Xi Jinping has laid out a clear vision for the "new major power relationship". In his words, the essential features of this model include no conflict or confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation.