Joint efforts against extremism

2014-12-31 07:48:15

Growing threat requires China and the US seek more common ground and develop a shared strategy in the fight against terrorism.

The lion awakes, but no need to be scared

2014-12-31 07:48:15

The awakened China lion is a "peaceful, pleasant and civilized" creature, which has no intention of roaring or showing its claws, and it will never be a threat to anybody unless provoked.

Celebrating 10 years of Confucius Institute

2014-12-30 14:42:56

On June 15, 2004, former Chinese president Hu Jintao attended the signing ceremony of the first-ever Confucius Institute in the world ---- Confucius Institute in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, initiating China’s endeavor of joint opening and running of Confucius Institutes around the world.

Is the world becoming more dangerous?

2014-12-30 13:34:30

The world has always been unstable and unpredictable, but the right way of describing a glass half full with water is: the glass is half full and half empty.

US-Cuban detente a triumph of pragmatism

2014-12-30 08:03:34

The recent announcement of the United States and Cuba to re-establish diplomatic relations, signaling the beginning of normalization of bilateral ties, is a welcome development.

Debate on largest economy pointless

2014-12-30 07:56:01

As China's GDP growth rate, despite entering a new normal, continues to exceed that of the United States, the country is fast approaching the most anticipated milestone.

EU needs to consider its New Year resolutions

2014-12-30 07:56:01

Although the bloc has achieved success, it should deeply reflect on the causes and likelihood of a decade of extended crisis in the EU and surrounding neighborhood.

Seeking the way to heal wound

2014-12-30 07:56:01

Japan should issue a sincere apology for the suffering it inflicted on its neighbors to pave the way for an East Asian Community.

China could help Russia in trying times

2014-12-30 07:56:01

the Chinese government should start talks with Russian leaders to see how it can help Moscow to tide over the current difficulties.

Debate on largest economy pointless

2014-12-29 10:25:20

As China's GDP growth rate, despite entering the "new normal", continues to exceed that of the United States, the country is fast approaching the most anticipated milestone.

Ten Years After the Indian Ocean Tsunami:
Walking the Last Mile Together on Early Warning

2014-12-29 09:31:56

Working together to reduce disaster risk and build resilience is comparable to pushing a big rock uphill together -- if we do not constantly move forward, we risk sliding backwards.