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2017 Vol. 25, No. 9  Published: 20 September 2017
 
The Connotation of Climate Justice and Its Significance to the Implementation of the Paris Agreement Hot!
ZHU Boyu,LI Zonglu
2017, 25(9): 1-10  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (1784 KB)  ( 667 )
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The heterogeneity of climate justice is not conducive to the in-depth research on the connotation of climate justice. Therefore, the relationship of climate justice connotation should be built on the basis of different value levels. The structure of climate justice connotation could be integrated with the following framework: climate distribution justice → intra-generation climate justice → climate correction justice →international climate justice(→ domestic inter⁃generation climate justice → domestic endowment climate justice). Such a framework creates a clear path for the realization of climate distribution justice and climate correction justice. Furthermore, it contributes to the improvement of “per capita cumulative carbon emissions budget” initiative proposed by Chinese scholars, the realization of emission reduction combining both “bottom-up” and “top-down” approaches in the context of “national independent contribution” prescribed in the Paris Agreement, and interpretation of the clause that those small island countries and the least developed countries are not legally compulsory to reduce emission.

China’ s Climate Aids to South Pacific Countries from Multi-dimensional Perspectives Hot!
KANG Xiao
2017, 25(9): 24-35  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (2027 KB)  ( 1190 )
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South Pacific countries occupy a multi-dimensional role in China’s climate policy: to alleviate the conflict in global climate negotiations, to demonstrate the China’s responsibility in implementing the Paris Agreement, to carry out the construction scheme of south routine in 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,and to supply international public goods based on the achievements of domestic development. There arethree dimensions of needs in South Pacific countries’ struggle to address climate change: to improve their capacities of survival, industry and national governance. China should demonstrate the mode of “precise aids” in providing climate aids to South Pacific countries, which requires that the aids offered should meet demands precisely, promoting development of South Pacific countries with China’s peaceful development to realize a win-win situation.
Twilight of Empire Power Transition: Anglo-American Rivalry over Pacific Islands and Trans-Pacific Air in the 1930s
ZHANG Yuan
2017, 25(9): 36-46  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (5580 KB)  ( 795 )
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Since the middle of 1930s, the U.S. and Great Britain had experienced serious competition over the title of more than 20 islands and reefs in the Mid-Pacific region. The U.S. excelled in the competition. Not only did it safeguard its monopoly status in Hawaii, but also took possession of several key islands in the Southwestern Pacific, which used to be traditional sphere of interest of the British Empire. By contrast, although the British government was aware of the danger of island disputes from the very beginning, it could hardly take effective measures to confront the U.S., but had to count on good will of the U.S.. The competition between the U.S. and Great Britain, in essence, was a reflection of order reconstruction in the Pacific region with the help of new technology. It illustrated the transition of power in the Pacific region, which in turn boosted the power transition, and witnessed the emergence of the time in which the U.S. dominated the Pacific.
Policy and Management System of Recreational Fishery in Australia and Its Enlightenments for China
SUN Jiting, WANG Candy
2017, 25(9): 78-85  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (1762 KB)  ( 660 )
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Recreational fishery in Australia is a widely participated leisure activity that plays an important role in Australian community. With its unique aquatic environment, Australia is endowed with abundant recreational fishery resources. The management policies for recreational fishery vary across the country, demonstrating a lack of uniformity under its system of government. With the aim to meet requirements for long-term ecological sustainability, strengthen the role of recreational fishery in Australia, and promote awareness of responsible fisheries, The National Code of Practice for Recreational and Sports Fishing and Recreational Fishing in Australia-2011 and beyond: A National Industry Development Strategy have been developed with an emphasis on respect, responsibility and sustainability. The state and territory governments of Australia are responsible for the management of all recreational fisheries within their jurisdiction. Fishing license, and specifications on target species, bag limits, fish size, restricted areas or closed waters, and closed seasons are the tools used for management of recreational fishery. Most of the crucial statewide or territory-wide fishing rules can be found online. Implications for the development of recreational fishery in China are: (1)A series of measures should be implemented to encourage and increase the involvement of peoplein recreational fishery, especially young people. (2) Pilot projects of recreational fishery licensing should be conducted at an appropriate time. (3) Legislation and regulations on recreational fishery should be established in a timely manner.
The Prospect of Research on Pacific Island Countries Hot!
WANG Shiming
2017, 25(9): 86-95  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (1774 KB)  ( 1209 )
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Despite its late start, the study on Pacific island countries in China witnesses a relatively rapid development. Remarkable progress has been made in aspects such as study of history of individual country,monographic study, and the establishment of research institutions, which attract increasing attention of scholars. In further researches, more efforts should be made on the clarification of main theme, the extension and innovation of research methodology, and the consolidation of theoretical foundation. Only in this way, could the study on Pacific island countries realize a long-termand steady development, forming its own characteristics and establishing itself in the academic community.
Coordination of Co-development Strategies between the BRICS: From the Standpoint of Russia Hot!
Georgy Toloraya
2017, 25(9): 96-101  |  Full text (HTML) (1 KB)  | PDF   PDF (1714 KB)  ( 562 )
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The BRICS has become one of the important features of the emerging polycentric world. It is thus mostly a political project rather than a purely economic global project. The more economic difficulties its members experience, the more—contrary to popular opinion—those members need to coordinate their policies so that the synergy of their combined efforts could help solve problems that would be difficult to tackle single-handedly. Thus the coordination of national strategies is essential.
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