'A' means advancement for tourist spots
2016-08-16 08:08:59
China's domestic tourism market has been booming over the last decade, with a 10 percent annual growth on average. China's top-rated, AAAAA or 5A, tourist attractions have tripled from 66 in 2007 to more than 200 at present. However, three sites were recently stripped of their 5A rating accreditations.
Property tax requires cautious approach
2016-08-16 08:08:59
Media reports quote the government as saying that levying property tax is now part of its agenda, sparking public concern. The problem is, if property tax is levied without full preparation, it will not achieve the expected goal of increasing revenue.
Korean Peninsula needs talks, not THAAD
2016-08-16 08:08:59
While dividing public opinion in the Republic of Korea and provoking strong opposition from neighboring countries, including China, the recent decision by the ROK to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system on its soil has also antagonized the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
McDonald's row reveals overuse of antibiotics
2016-08-16 07:39:33
For many Chinese consumers, McDonald's Corp's latest policy on the use of antibiotics in its food products is an example of double standard in food safety.
Pirates' league or soccer for the people
2016-08-15 08:06:02
As China has resolved to become a superpower in world soccer within a generation, it can pick the best examples and avoid the worst excesses. At base camp it can decide how it wants to reach the peak.
The Games' effects on Brazilian economy
2016-08-15 08:06:02
Brazil has made great efforts as the host for the 2016 Olympic Games. One year after hosting the FIFA World Cup, this sequencing of events was seen as a unique opportunity to promote needed investment in infrastructure.
Chance to set things right for world economy
2016-08-15 08:06:02
The theme of the 11th G20 Leaders' Summit, "building an innovative, invigorated, interconnected and inclusive world economy", will help China better play its role in world economic development.
Essential for govts to timely respond to public concerns
2016-08-15 07:22:27
Whether a government timely responds to public sentiments about an event has a bearing on its credibility. A timely and honest response may avert a public crisis, while doing the opposite may provoke one.
A big blow to Abe's revisionist designs
2016-08-13 10:37:31
In a rare televised speech on Monday, Japan's 82-year-old Emperor Akihito hinted his wish to abdicate because his declining health is preventing him from fulfilling all his duties.
Failure no longer a shameful word in Games
2016-08-13 10:30:47
Of all the Chinese athletes taking part in the Rio Olympic Games, who is the most popular at home? No, it's not champion swimmer Sun Yang or any other gold medal winner, but Fu Yuanhui. And no, Fu did not win the gold; she came third in the women's 100 meters backstroke.
Hangzhou can consolidate G20's transformation
2016-08-13 10:37:31
New impetus to boost sustainable and balanced global growth, a hot topic at the G20 summits since the 2013 meeting in St Petersburg, has become an even more pressing issue now.