From talking shop to action

2014-11-28 07:34:07

The 'APEC effect' shows China is playing a key role in propelling greater regional cooperation and global economic development.

No harm in Little Apple's global gloss

2014-11-28 07:34:07

There is nothing wrong with being concerned about the development of domestic culture per se, but maybe we can be a little more relaxed about it.

Tolls take a heavy toll on truck owners

2014-11-28 07:34:07

Policymakers must reform the expressway toll collection regime after proper consultation with transport companies and vehicle owners.

Chinese culture stands for much more than Little Apple

2014-11-27 15:35:50

The Little Apple phenomenon, both domestically and internationally, can be more easily understood and judged if we look at it from a business perspective rather than a cultural perspective.

Permanent APEC blue needs lasting measures

2014-11-27 07:41:05

APEC blue has shown that temporary measures do work in reducing air pollution, as Beijing's daily PM2.5 density fell to 43 micrograms per cubic meter.

Private investment should go global

2014-11-27 07:41:05

China's average investment return on its foreign assets is much lower than the return China pays to foreigners on their investments in China.

What's the fuss about studying abroad?

2014-11-27 07:41:05

Some 80 percent of China's rich have plans to send their children abroad for studies, the highest percentage in the world.

More inclusive new normal

2014-11-27 07:33:48

A slowdown is not a problem, but the Chinese economy has some deficiencies that must be solved for it to be a healthy new normal.

Big guy talks the walk with the crowd

2014-11-27 07:33:48

Addressing the Australian Federal Parliament last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping rather memorably described China as being like "a big guy in a crowd".

Permanent APEC blue possible

2014-11-26 13:59:19

APEC blue is gone. Smog is back. Blue skies did not last long over Beijing after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference from Nov 5 to 11.

Promote Palace Museum with care

2014-11-26 08:01:01

The authorities should be careful not to go the extreme of just focusing on commercial promotion to make money and ignoring their social responsibility.

Lessons from Sino-Indian border issue

2014-11-26 07:40:35

The Chinese and the Indian governments have demonstrated how countries with territorial disputes can safeguard their sovereignty without resorting to war.