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The rich have a role at two sessions

Should or should not more rich people attend the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee is a difficult question.

Solve income tax puzzle with fair policy

Individual income tax has become a hot topic at the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, with some saying that imposing income tax on families as composite units, rather than on individuals, could make the taxation system fairer.

New challenges for firms going global

The global competition for markets and resources is intensifying with many advanced Western economies implementing "re-industrialization" policies for the re-flow of capital and retracting investments in developing countries such as India and Vietnam.

Bias brings shame to Shambaugh

In the 1990s, some American scholars and journalists indulged themselves in forecasting a China collapse into several republics, like the Soviet Union. Some based their arguments on the growing regionalism in the country, others bet on the passing away of Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.

Japanese FM's remark reveals real difference

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was modest when she told a press conference after her meeting with Shinzo Abe on Monday in Tokyo that settling wartime history is a prerequisite for reconciliation. But her call for Japan to resolve issues concerning Japan's system of wartime sex slavery was loud and clear.

If China took another path

A discussion on how historical events may have unfolded with a different set of circumstances will not rewrite history. It does, however, offer an opportunity to consider - and better understand - the present, and how to forge a better future.

An anti-graft law will help nation put power in a cage

AT THE SECOND PLENARY SESSION OF THE ONGOING SESSION of National People's Congress, held on Sunday, the Standing Committee delivered their work report, which promoted accelerating the legislation on key issues. Among its plans, that of an anti-graft law, which has long been called for, has attracted special attention. Comments:

Time to kick off soccer sector reform

REFORM OF THE NATION'S SOCCER SECTOR has been a hot topic of the ongoing sessions of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, and Chinese People's Political Consultation Conference National Committee, the top political advisory body. Comments:

Destruction of relics is a war on history

ISLAMIC STATE jihadists in Iraq have been universally condemned for destroying cultural treasures such as the ancient city of Nimrud and artifacts in the Mosul museum. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the international community on March 8 "to swiftly put a stop to such heinous terrorist activity and to counter the illicit traffic in cultural artifacts". Comments:

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