Better stoves can reduce indoor pollution

2015-01-16 08:14:17

Air quality has improved dramatically in rich countries over the past century. Yet air pollution is still a huge problem, especially in the developing world.

Making potato a staple promotes healthy diet

2015-01-16 08:14:17

Potatoes are certainly nutritious. If eaten along with their skins, they are a good source of not only carbohydrates, but also vitamin C and potassium.

China, US should eye the larger picture

2015-01-16 08:14:17

The gap between China and the US will gradually shrink and eventually they will get along with each other in a multipolar world.

University ranks influential China scholars from the US

2015-01-15 18:05:22

China Foreign Affairs University program aims to find how well scholars' ideas influence Sino-US relations.

Kowtowing to parents a welcome tribute

2015-01-15 10:19:15

A large number of students in a Shanghai school kneeling down in front of their parents in a traditional "ritual of worship".

Ensure safe blood supply

2015-01-15 07:51:37

A key aspect of ensuring a safe blood supply is the screening and counseling of donors to eliminate HIV-infected people from donating blood

Inclusive order still vital for China, US

2015-01-15 07:39:18

The "pivot to Asia" policy propounded by US President Barack Obama in 2011 was a turning point in China-US relations.

China-Japan talks a silver lining

2015-01-15 07:39:18

China and Japan resumed talks over a maritime liaison mechanism in Tokyo on Jan 12. Both sides agreed to initiate the mechanism at the earliest possible date.

China should ensure safe blood supply

2015-01-14 13:59:10

Although testing of blood is essential to avoid transmission of the HIV infection, it is absent or inadequate in many low income countries.

Culture helps bridge gaps

2015-01-14 08:33:33

As China spreads its global wings, it looks to not only making money, but also to increasing its influence.

Population policy change needs more moves

2015-01-14 08:33:33

Evidence seems to suggest that the family planning policy alone is no longer responsible for the dropping fertility rate; other social and economic factors are playing a major role.

Navigating policies for the new normal

2015-01-14 08:08:55

Global growth in 2014 was yet again lower than initially expected, continuing a pattern of disappointing outturns over the past several years.