Russia's growing China connection

China's premier Li Keqiang is traveling to Russia for a regular meeting of the two countries' heads of government.

HK reports reflect West's preconceptions

Hong Kong's government called off a meeting with the leaders of the student "pro-democracy" protests that had been planned for Friday, because it would be "impossible to have a constructive dialogue" with them after they called for an increase in efforts to occupy main protest areas if concessions were not made by the government.

US-Japan alliance guidelines show intent

On Wednesday, the United States and Japan released an interim report on updating their defense cooperation guidelines, of which a few notable yet worrying alterations should be noticed by Japan's Asian neighbors especially China and the Republic of Korea.

More care centers needed

My son stayed with his grandparents when he was 1 year old. Although he came back to us when he was 2 years old to go to kindergarten, this is the thing I regret the most.

Confucianism not rural priority

The bureaucratic promotion of Confucianism is only a political show in response to the top leader Xi Jinping's high-profile speech at a recent academic meeting on Confucianism studies in Beijing.

Public service reminder

Some residents of a community in an area striding the borders of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province have hired martial arts masters to train them so they are able to counter the harassment of security guards hired by the community's property management company.

Spain looking to rekindle spark

Coach Vicente del Bosque denied Spain was caught in a downward spiral after the holder slumped to a stunning 2-1 loss to Slovakia in Euro 2016 Group C qualifying on Thursday.

Schwarzer slams Qatar Cup

Australia's Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes it will take "two or three people to drop dead" before soccer's governing body, FIFA, realizes Qatar is unsuitable to host the 2022 World Cup.

Carpenter knows how to hammer down wins

Matt Carpenter became a high-end leadoff man because of his smarts, production and ability to work counts.

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China's appetite for NBA just grows stronger

This year's NBA Global Games China marks the return of the Sacramento Kings, who squared off against the Houston Rockets in the inaugural event 10 years ago in Beijing.