Hot words

Fake soccer fans 伪球迷 (wei qiu mi)

From the Chinese press

Debate on dog meat should end

Geo-economic strategy for Eurasia

In September 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that China and Central Asia join hands to build a Silk Road economic belt, which would not only include all China's strategic partners in the Eurasian region, but also cover the whole of Eurasia.

From brain drain to talent regain

In 1968, while studying at the Mons Officer Cadet School in the United Kingdom, I needed to visit a hospital. There I met a doctor who, to my surprise, spoke fluent Arabic. I learned that he was new to the UK, so I asked if he intended to stay long or return home. He replied with an Arabic saying that translates as: "My home is where I can eat."

Hanoi needs amending deeds

THE SHIP RAMMING IS DANGEROUS. THE exchange of verbal swords is useless. And the threat of "legal actions" will go nowhere.

PLA fights corruption

Just 370 years ago, the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) collapsed amid the chaos of war. There were many reasons, but one of the most important was the spread of corruption into every corner of the empire, to which the army was no exception. Historical records show that even the post of general could be bought.

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Giving shape to Asia's new order

There can be no doubt that the biggest question today about Asia's future order revolves around the relationships among three nations - the United States, China and Japan. If a solid and durable foundation can be found for cooperative relations among the three powers, building a sustainable new order in Asia will not be difficult. If rivalry among them escalates, it might become impossible.

How to provide energy for everybody

Asian economies have seen dramatic growth in recent decades. As a result, global energy demand has shifted to the East. But if the region's dynamic economies want to maintain their momentum, they must think hard about how to effectively meet their hunger for energy.

Letters

Not-so-good economy of soccer

From the Chinese press

Textbook revision true to spirit

Vietnam must honor Pham's note

A Chinese oil rig starting its normal drilling in the waters off China's Xisha Islands on May 2 has been the victim of ceaseless forcible and illegal harassments from Vietnamese vessels, although Vietnam has no legal basis to back up its disruptive and dangerous activities.