Duterte's inauguration can put ties on new track
2016-07-01 07:37:42
Immediately prior to Rodrigo Duterte's inauguration as the new Philippine leader, The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration announced it would deliver a ruling on July 12 in the Philippines' case against China over their South China Sea dispute.
Progress in LGBT civil rights should be contagious
2016-07-01 08:08:00
It was a year ago, on June 26, 2015, to be precise, when the US Supreme Court ruled that all states should issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages in other jurisdictions.
Reform can prevent Japan-like debt crisis
2016-06-30 08:25:55
Despite deepening concerns about China's economy, the country is not heading toward "lost decades" of Japan-style stagnation. And yet a worrisome ambiguity clouds this verdict.
Li Keqiang answers questions at forum
2016-06-30 08:25:55
On Monday, Premier Li Keqiang answered questions from Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab after delivering a special address at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin.
Modern governance only with Party in lead
2016-06-30 08:25:55
China's understanding of national governance not only reflects the traditional Chinese political concept that integrates society and politics, but also combines contemporary international political concepts and practices, which include multi-subject and polycentric management of public affairs.
RimPac shows China-US ties are manageable
2016-06-30 08:25:55
China will participate in this year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise, a biennial joint military drill among 27 countries including the United States, from Thursday. As in 2014, this year too it will take part in "outer" RimPac programs such as humanitarian assistance and anti-terrorism.
Jakarta must seek common good, not conflict at sea
2016-06-30 08:25:55
China-Indonesia relations have been in the news since Indonesian navy ships fired warning shots at Chinese fishing boats in a disputed fishing ground in the South China Sea on June 17.
Terrorist attack in Turkey reinforces need for unity
2016-06-30 07:40:09
Turkish President Recep Erdogan was correct in observing "terrorism strikes with no regard for faith and values". But not so much in saying the attack on Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport, which killed dozens and injured more than 200, had no objective.
Better equip buses to ensure people's safety
2016-06-28 10:49:02
A fire in a tour bus in Yizhang, Central China's Hunan province, on June 26 killed 35 people and left 11 injured. According to initial investigation, the bus hit the guardrail on the highway before catching fire.
Brexit unlikely to be a Lehman Bros moment
2016-06-28 10:42:42
We see the immediate market moves in response to Brexit as an overreaction. The UK vote is not a "Lehman's moment". It would make sense, nevertheless, for eurozone policymakers in particular to quickly reassure markets about their readiness and capacity to prevent any re-run of the 2011-12 scenario.
UK vote a call to change referendum rules
2016-06-29 08:09:19
Britons voted in Friday's referendum to leave the European Union, with the "Leave" camp securing about 4 percent more votes than the "Remain" camp.