A smoke-free China is a healthy China
2016-03-03 08:10:39
Since the Beijing local government passed the country's strongest anti-smoking law to date last year, visiting delegates will be able to enjoy a truly smoke-free environment in the city and during the course of the important discussions in the Great Hall of the People.
Family policy can succeed only with support
2016-03-03 08:22:47
The policy allowing all couples to have two children has been in effect since Jan 1, but the authorities should improve policies related to pregnancy and childcare to raise China's total fertility rate.
Welcome willingness to tackle sensitive issues
2016-03-03 07:42:15
Words like these are precisely what our society needs. They should not only be spoken and heard during the CPPCC National Committee and the NPC sessions. They are worth cool-headed deliberation at the two sessions, as well as policy moves that make real differences.
Cost of restructuring bearable
2016-03-02 07:54:07
Since China has made clear its resolve to promote the restructuring of sectors plagued by excessive overcapacity, there has been speculation at home and abroad whether the country will launch a new round of large-scale layoffs from factories.
Efficient economy through diplomacy
2016-03-02 08:51:15
The year 2016 will usher in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), whose core economic goal is to build a high quality and efficient economy.
The dilemma of more taxes for better welfare
2016-03-02 08:51:15
China has taken major strides in terms of social security and protection. Policies have been built on a combination of social insurance, social assistance and welfare services.
Realty glut not a major concern for big cities
2016-03-02 07:37:20
China's housing market is recovering, but unevenly. First-tier cities have seen a real estate boom in the first two months of the year, with housing inventory dropping after the government issued a series of policies aimed at clearing the property glut across the country.
Court case mirrors US world police mentality
2016-03-02 07:54:07
Many people in China, including in Hong Kong, as well as people around the world are convinced that "Occupy Central" was another attempt at a so-called "color revolution" orchestrated by foreign forces in the hope of somehow tripping up China's modernization drive.
Poisoning of Taiwan's politics
2016-03-01 09:18:39
In the countdown to when newly elected Taiwan leader Tsai Ying-wen is due to take office in May, separatists on the island seem to be accelerating their activities aimed at "de-sinification".
Making the info highway a two-way street
2016-03-01 10:25:14
The Chinese media can become more competitive in the highly competitive international market by being more robust in its presentation of a fresh, non-US centric view.