Education to boost growth in central, western areas

2016-05-07 09:24:05

At an executive meeting late last month, the State Council, China's Cabinet, laid out policies to expedite the development of and promote equality in education in the central and western regions, in order to strengthen the foundation of social development.

Realistic simulation in the virtual world

2016-05-06 08:11:39

One after another company has been going to the virtual reality, or VR, business. Search VR on any domestic e-commerce platform and up to 1,000 devices will pop up, their prices ranging from 299 yuan ($46) to 30,000 yuan.

Manila's arbitration has evidence problem

2016-05-06 08:11:39

On Oct 29, 2015, the Arbitral Tribunal constituted under Annex VII to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in the arbitration instituted by the Philippines against China rendered its award on jurisdiction and admissibility.

Education reform can soften 'tiger moms'

2016-05-06 08:11:39

Since Amy Chua took the world of Chinese parents by storm with her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, in 2011 it seems more Chinese mothers have turned into "Tiger moms".

South China Sea issue

2016-05-06 09:11:53

Tsai cannot keep dodging 1992 Consensus forever

2016-05-06 07:29:34

With two weeks to go before Tsai Ying-wen delivers her inaugural speech as the new leader of Taiwan, it looks increasingly clear that the current impasse between the Chinese mainland and the new caretakers in the island will not end any time soon.

Trump vs Cruz

2016-05-05 08:26:25

'Sharenting' isn't just a private affair

2016-05-05 08:13:50

It is advisable that parents not share too much information about their children, because the more information, including photos, you share with others, the more problems you could create for the kids in the future.

Talks can help ease Pyongyang's woes

2016-05-04 15:02:51

The only viable option left for the DPRK is to re-engage in the Six-Party Talks, abandon its nuclear program for good and cooperate with the international community.

US economic hegemony against world reality

2016-05-05 07:35:12

The balanced and sustainable development of the global economy depends on a more equal and fair world economic order, which requires the participation of all major economies in its governance, not just the developed nations.

Law encourages NGOs to play useful role

2016-05-05 08:13:50

The first law to regulate overseas NGOs' activities in China, which the 12th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress approved last week, will take effect on Jan 1, 2017. The NPC Standing Committee reviewed the draft twice, in December 2014 and April 2015.

Water flow will help 'blueberry' system bear healthy fruits

2016-05-05 08:13:50

The first Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders 'Meeting held in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, on March 23 has got a popular Chinese nickname, "blueberry" mechanism, because its abbreviation sounds exactly like the nutritious fruit in Chinese.