UK did little for democracy in HK

By making the decision on Hong Kong's election reform, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China is confident that it will get wide support from the Hong Kong people because it is in accordance with their interests. The opposition forces might have their own ideas, but they are against the 500 million voters and 700 million residents in Hong Kong and their forces are rather weak.

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Misplaced obsession with climate change

Climate is back on the global agenda with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's call to world leaders to attend a climate summit on Sept 23 "to make climate change a top priority for all leaders".

Iraq situation demands China to engage

The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 and toppled the Saddam Hussein government without authorization of the United Nations.

Let Mideast people solve their region's problems

US President Barack Obama and Congress are discussing the prospects of more military involvement in fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. It seems the US administration is repeating a distinct pattern of its foreign policy.

China needs to exercise caution over combating IS

Should China join the US-led alliance against the Islamic State extremists, the terrorist group plundering northern Iraq and nearby regions?

No way out through death

Being a leading official in a government department or agency seems to have become a risky job.

EU banking on investment to spur growth

In the modern European Union office district in picturesque Luxemburg, the 10-floor glass building that houses about 2,000 employees of the European Investment Bank is among the earliest of Europe's energy saving buildings.

Bring corrupt officials home

IN JUST TWO MONTHS, 88 CHINESE SUSPECTED of economic crimes who were on the run overseas have been caught and brought back. This highlights not just the efficiency of the "Fox Hunt 2014" action launched by the Ministry of Public Security in July, but also the severity of the issue.

Closing the loopholes for escape

The successful hunting of 88 foxes marks the start of a greater campaign to bring all corrupt officials who fled overseas back to face trial.

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NO to independence rattles British politics

In rejecting the idea of an independent Scotland by 55 percent to 45 percent last Thursday Scotland's four million plus voters sent a clear signal that they wish to remain part of the United Kingdom.