Asia’s Approach To the Future

Many people say the 21st century is the Asian Century. During this year’s Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Boao, Hainan Province, in April, Zhang Yunling, chair professor and Dean of the Institute of International Studies at Shandong University, spoke to Beijing Review reporters Tao Xing and Wen Qing, sharing his opinions on the future development of Asia and China’s role in the process. This is an edited excerpt of his views:

The Asian Century

The phrase Asian Century actually refers to the regeneration and development of Asia. The process of going through stages of colonization,