Balancing air quality and use of fireworks
2016-02-05 08:04:34
The controversy over fireworks and firecrackers during Spring Festival is not new. This year, many cities and provinces have issued stricter regulations on fireworks because of the serious air pollution across large parts of China last year.
Beware of the harms digital devices can cause
2016-02-05 08:04:34
The importance of following the above mentioned measures is that we are not only preventing eye-related problems now, but also ensuring that our children will have a healthier future.
No fear of a major economic slump this year
2016-02-04 08:31:47
On the demand side, the contribution of consumption to GDP growth will tend to increase while that of investment will continue to fall, with the role of net exports remaining unclear.
Year of the Monkey connects China and India
2016-02-04 08:31:47
Things are no different today and killing a monkey is still not seen as a solution to the monkey problem in urban or rural India.
Shut down zombie firms, compensate staff
2016-02-04 08:31:47
Phasing out zombie companies is mandatory in the process of reform; it will also prudently solve the problem of overcapacity and promote supply-side reform.
Is the domestic box office boom a lipstick effect?
2016-02-04 08:31:47
Instead, a new theory is needed to timely measure the real progress of how the Chinese economy is maturing from one based on industry to one fueled by consumption.
Two-child policy alone can't fix aging problem
2016-02-03 07:50:56
Politically, the reform may be a huge success; but to truly tackle the economic, social and demographic challenges of its rapidly aging society, China will need to do much more than fix its broken pressure valve.
Texting while driving: Should it be a crime?
2016-02-03 07:50:56
People, drivers in particular, should improve their safety awareness and realize that life is much more important than cellphones.
To go, or not to go Dutch, that is the question
2016-02-03 07:50:56
No matter whether or not we accept it, going Dutch is only an expense-sharing arrangement that appears a bit different from the traditional Chinese cost-sharing model. The need for us is to make an informed choice.
In search of workable growth strategies
2016-02-03 07:50:56
Against that backdrop, one can assess current growth patterns in the global economy and its various parts.