Letters

Mistake to be too transparent

From the Chinese press

Women star of science

Abe opens Pandora's box

The Japanese cabinet on April 1 approved eased principles and guidelines on the transfer of defense equipment to replace the country's original Three Principles on Arms Exports. The Japanese government's "success" in renewing arms exports after decades of an absolute ban on the trade of defense equipment and technologies marks a major change in the country's defense and security policy and suggests that the Shinzo Abe cabinet has made an important step toward turning the country into a military power.

Hagel's insensible remarks

US DEFENSE SECRETARY CHUCK HAGEL'S four-day visit to China starting from Monday is a sign of the enhanced dialogue and exchanges between Chinese and US militaries, which are very important because they could help reduce misunderstandings and miscalculations.

History can't be denied

A shadow was cast over regional peace and stability last week when Japan's chief cabinet secretary rejected Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks on Japan's invasion of China and the Nanjing Massacre, says a Xinhua commentary.

Emerging countries need their own model

The three-day Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2014, which starts in Hainan on Tuesday with the theme "Asia's New Future: Identifying New Growth Drivers", is expected to give answers to such questions as how China can deepen reforms and release new institutional dividends.

Xi visit cements ties with EU

President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on April 1 after spending more than a week in the European Union meeting with royalty, heads of state and government, business leaders, students - he even found time for a quick visit to see Hao Hao and Xing Hui, the two pandas that China presented to Belgium last year.

Strategy for workforce health needed

World Heath Day, which is celebrated on April 7 every year, should remind employers to attach greater importance to the health of employees.

Letters

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has announced that the flight of the missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft "ended in southern Indian Ocean", but the mystery is still to be uncovered. As a Chinese, I will never forget the efforts our Vietnamese friends made to try and find the missing crew and passengers.

From the Chinese press

First ladies' soft power

Cartoon

Dreams of flying are forever young

Liu Yi has a strong handshake, he leaves your palm smarting from his grip and he sets a quick pace as he bounds up a flight of stairs.