Heed the lessons missing flight has taught us
2014-12-22 10:20:43
This year has been one of military and political crises, with some involving direct confrontations between major powers.
Big powers fight, small ones suffer
2014-12-22 10:20:43
Ukraine's future is still unclear, because it depends not on Ukraine, but on the big powers.
Epidemic draws world attention to Africa's needs
2014-12-22 10:20:43
Since its outbreak in West Africa in February, Ebola had infected 17,145 people globally by Dec 4, out of which 6,070 died.
IS a creation of West's wrongs
2014-12-22 10:20:43
Democracy and prosperity are the future of human societies, but they cannot be realized overnight; only when peace and stability are established can they become reality
Balance common ground and competition
2014-12-22 09:47:53
China and the US could join hands to fight cross-border terrorism, climate change, drug trafficking, the Ebola epidemic, and even corruption.
Dynamic strategies spread positive vibes and soft power
2014-12-22 09:47:53
Since entering office, the new Chinese leadership has become more confident in its diplomacy, and the country has taken a higher diplomatic profile than it did before.
Reforms should be supported by action
2014-12-22 09:17:09
China's push for the rule of law this year is unprecedented since its reform and opening-up in the late 1970s.
Change of mindset fits into market economy
2014-12-22 09:17:09
China's reform experience of the past 30 years tells me that real reform should be a shift in paradigm.
Toward progress of friendship and inclusive development
2014-12-22 07:46:50
The following is an excerpt of the speech by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the opening session of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Bangkok on December 20, 2014.
Can Abe last his 4-year term?
2014-12-20 08:09:29
Given Japan's sagging economy and mounting doubts, incumbent PM must play by the rules and improve ties with neighbors to succeed.
Cigar aroma rises above an embargo era
2014-12-20 08:09:29
Obama's gesture toward Cuba, whose people and economy absurdly have been trapped in Cold War politics long after that dark chapter of history has been closed, means two neighbors with a natural affinity will learn to be friends again.
Let us end soil pollution cases harming villagers
2014-12-20 08:09:29
There were turning points in the environmental protection histories of many developed countries in the last century.