HK would benefit from more tolerance

A small group of people in Hong Kong tarnished the city's image by gathering in a busy shopping district with megaphones last weekend and hurling verbal abuse at mainland tourists. The local government was quick to condemn the incident, which was motivated more by bigotry than by any genuine grievance.

Yuan's devaluation message

The unexpected fall of the yuan against the US dollar since mid February has gained far more attention than is justified by its size.

Frugal and efficient

This year's provincial and municipal "two sessions"-the local People's Congresses and committees of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference-concluded earlier this month. They followed a simpler blueprint than usual, as luxurious banquets were replaced by simple buffets, and practices such as sending gifts to deputies and offering them expensive hotel rooms, were less evident.

Golden chance to end graft

The new leadership of China, headed by Xi Jinping, the President, will complete its first year in office in March. Its dedicated mission is to broaden and deepen the time-tested reform and opening-up, which have commanded public support for more than 30 years.

War and peace depend on choices made

A war in the Asia-Pacific region seemed impossible 10 years ago. It still seemed improbable when the geopolitical situation deteriorated and tensions mounted five years ago. Last year, however, the fear of a war in the Asia-Pacific gained greater credence. Indeed, on the basis of current trends and choices made, some form of military conflict seems possible.

Letters

Inpraiseofonlineteaching

From the Chinese press

Cab-calling apps here to stay

Countering US trade protectionism

Facing competitive pressure from the rise of Chinese industries, the United States has arbitrarily imposed trade relief measures against China's clean energy exports instead of allowing fair market competition.

Cartoon

Purifier needed to clean our souls

Whether to buy an air purifier or not to buy one that is the question.

Dates Japan cannot deny

China's proposal to establish a national memorial day for those who died during the Nanjing Massacre in 1937 and a commemorative day for victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) is an unequivocal demonstration of its resolve to safeguard regional and world peace.

Disturbing home prices

The sudden fears gripping the Chinese stock market over a cooling property sector might be exaggerated, but not the urgency of defusing a housing bubble that could hurt the country's long-term growth potential.