Extreme disparity attack on democracy
2015-01-05 09:05:19
One reason global poverty has been so intractable is that it remains largely out of sight for those who are not living it.
SOE salary reform sets an example
2015-01-05 07:57:05
Central State-owned enterprises launched a pilot pay reform and the salary system for the SOE executives will be directly under the central government's supervision.
The best reformer will win the century
2015-01-05 07:50:09
As long as decision-makers in China can make a good use of three characteristics of China's governance system, reform will become easier.
Human rights no excuse to pressure DPRK
2014-12-31 09:10:19
The 15-member United Nations Security Council has for the first time cleared a discussion on the human rights record of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Budget airlines no less safe than others
2014-12-31 08:18:05
It is absurd to say budget airlines or flights are more vulnerable simply because their tickets cost less than those of normal carriers.
Joint efforts against extremism
2014-12-31 07:48:15
Growing threat requires China and the US seek more common ground and develop a shared strategy in the fight against terrorism.
US-Cuban detente a triumph of pragmatism
2014-12-30 08:03:34
The recent announcement of the United States and Cuba to re-establish diplomatic relations, signaling the beginning of normalization of bilateral ties, is a welcome development.
EU needs to consider its New Year resolutions
2014-12-30 07:56:01
Although the bloc has achieved success, it should deeply reflect on the causes and likelihood of a decade of extended crisis in the EU and surrounding neighborhood.
Seeking the way to heal wound
2014-12-30 07:56:01
Japan should issue a sincere apology for the suffering it inflicted on its neighbors to pave the way for an East Asian Community.