ZHU Xiaoqi is an assistant professor at the School of International Relations of Renmin University of China, researcher at the Institute of National Development and Strategy, and researcher at the Contemporary Political Parties Research Platform. Her research focuses on contemporary Chinese diplomacy, Japanese politics and diplomacy, and international relations in the Asia-Pacific region. Her major publications are BRICS Cooperation: Out of the Golden Road to Build a Better World, The Political Basis and Cooperation Achievements of China and Japan in Developing Maritime Relations, Japan's Political Culture and Electoral System, The Change of Understanding in Southeast Asia in Japanese Sea Power Thought, An Analysis of Japan's New Maritime Strategy.