A sign of openness

This may or may not be coincidence, but Xi Jinping's first meeting with foreigners as general secretary of the Communist Party of China was with foreign experts working in China.

New growth mandate

The Chinese authorities' latest promise to focus on the quality and efficiency of economic growth next year fully bespeaks their strong commitment to the country's ongoing economic transformation.

Path paved for Clinton successor

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she will step down as America's top diplomat and enjoy some rest despite the re-election of Barack Obama as US president. Though many see this as the end of her political career, her diplomatic legacy will continue to exert influence across the world.

Singapore must stop ill-treating migrants

A Chinese national named Bao Fengshan was sentenced to six weeks in jail on Dec 3 after 171 SMRT bus drivers went on a strike in Singapore on Nov 26. Four Chinese drivers charged last week will be sentenced on Thursday, and 29 others involved in the industrial action have already been deported to China.

Letters

Teaching is indeed an art

From the chinese press

Move forward on Xi's remark

Climate change responsibilities

There are disagreements about how developed nations should offer funding assistance to help developing nations combat the effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Whether substantial progress is made over the funding will help determine if the ongoing United Nations climate conference in Doha, Qatar, is a success or not.

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Tragedy sparks LPG safety concerns

The death of 14 people in an explosion caused by a gas leak in a hotpot restaurant in Shouyang county, Shanxi province, on Nov 23 has shocked the nation. The tragedy, which also left 47 people injured, has sent shivers down the spine of everyone who enjoys a hotpot dinner.

Resolution rings true

The Communist Party of China Central Committee Politburo's resolution on improving the work style is a laudable follow-up to General Secretary Xi Jinping's latest admonishment against empty talk and his appeal for hard work. It is guaranteed to win over hearts and bring about changes of far-reaching significance.

China-India talks

The informal meeting between China and India on border issues held on Tuesday in Beijing has sent a clear message to the outside world: The two emerging powers in the region are taking steps to solve their problems and will not allow their differences to stand in the way of developing bilateral ties.

ROK election holds a lot of keys

The upcoming presidential election in the Republic of Korea, the last of the important elections across the world this year, will not only decide the direction of domestic politics in the next five years, but also have a major impact on inter-Korean relations, China-ROK relations, the US-ROK alliance and Northeast Asian dynamics.