Lesson for Japan in Nanjing homage day

2014-12-11 15:11:07

This Saturday China will observe the first National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims following the decision made by the country’s top legislature on Feb 27.

Spring Festival eve holiday not needed

2014-12-11 11:14:31

Should the eve of the Lunar New Year be declared a public holiday? “Holiday for Spring Festival’s eve” has become a popular call on several forums and social media platforms, with supporters emphasizing the importance of the annual family reunion dinner.

Nothing black about the sheep baby

2014-12-11 11:14:31

Many more babies will be born before the Year of the Horse ends, because many couples in China try to avoid having babies in the Year of the Sheep, which starts on Feb 19, 2015. The reason: traditionally it is believed that “sheep babies” lead a difficult and suppressive life.

US files mirror Chinese fighters in war

2014-12-11 07:35:58

From 1937 to 1945, China fought a war to resist Japanese aggression, led by the CPC mostly in the north and the then ruling Kuomintang party largely in the south.

Staying the course on structural reforms

2014-12-11 07:35:58

China's effort to rebalance its economy - transitioning from investment-to consumption-has inevitably led to a "new normal" of slowing growth.

Manila has no locus standi in sea case

2014-12-11 07:35:58

The Philippines has never even tried to fulfill its obligations to "settling the dispute by peaceful means" and "exchanging views with other parties".

The next phase of development

2014-12-11 07:35:58

Innovation and sustainability are the stepping stones that can upgrade industries and services and cement the nation's future.

Wrong film on DPRK at the wrong time

2014-12-11 07:35:22

An spokesman for the DPRK's National Defense Commission has been quoted as saying that the cyberattack "might be a righteous deed by the supporters and sympathizers" of Pyongyang.

Staying the course on structural reforms

2014-12-10 13:57:34

China's effort to rebalance its economy — transitioning from investment- to consumption-based growth, reducing air pollution and improving social services — has inevitably led to a "new normal" of slowing growth.

Risk of complacency for HK, Macao, Taiwan

2014-12-10 07:31:01

The old growth engines of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are decelerating. The new ones are predicated on deeper economic ties with the Chinese mainland.

China, India take graft bull by the horns

2014-12-10 07:31:01

If the rule of law is improved, and laws are made simpler and realistic, China and India both will score highly on the honesty and transparency index.

Diplomacy with salient features

2014-12-10 07:31:01

China's initiatives in interacting with other nations mean it should take more global responsibility to build up influence.