Don't leave our lonely elders to die in the dark

2014-10-29 10:27:00

An aged person dying unattended is not only a tragedy for the family, but also a cause of shame for the entire society.

Let law take its course in Hong Kong

2014-10-29 07:51:41

It's essential for participants of the "Occupy Central" campaign to respect the rights and freedoms of other people who don't agree with their views.

Restrict traffic to help fight pollution

2014-10-29 07:51:41

The Chinese leadership has emphasized the importance of taking measures to deal with the smog during the APEC meeting.

Saudis no longer control the oil market

2014-10-29 07:51:41

It's hard to think of any OPEC member state, except perhaps Kuwait, in a position to accept a sustained cut in production and revenue.

Japan on way to heap more indignity on itself

2014-10-29 07:20:59

By denying some chapters of its wartime history, Japan has strained its relations with China and the ROK time and again.

Motorcades for guests of honor

2014-10-29 07:20:59

Providing motorcycle escorts for visiting leaders' convoys is a show of good hospitality and respect for international practice.

Taliban and ISIS may take Afghanistan after US leaves

2014-10-28 14:41:07

After the US and the UK withdraw their troops from Afghanistan, the "power vacuum" left by them could trigger civil war in the country.

Lessons from China's export of high-speed railway

2014-10-28 14:41:07

"Made in China" is no longer a synonym of cheap shirts and lower-end electronic products, but also advanced technological equipment.

Control traffic to fight pollution

2014-10-28 13:55:34

The Chinese government’s response to the smog covering Beijing before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on Nov 7-11 gives me a sense of déjà vu, albeit of a positive kind.

Pay rise doesn't necessarily hinder growth

2014-10-28 07:36:01

China has waited too long to implement some important reforms and any new initiative will produce undesirable side effects.

Caution, Fed laying trap ahead

2014-10-28 07:36:01

The Fed remains fixated on feedback from financial markets - and thus ensnared in a potentially deadly trap.

Hike in fare not foul but could be fairer

2014-10-28 07:36:01

Beijing transport fares are expected to be doubled to bring the capital's fare structure closer to those in big cities such as Shanghai.