Preschool kids need new ideas, not old rules

Beijing education authorities launched inspection tours of kindergartens this week to ensure that children are not overburdened with schoolwork.

Make Netanyahu see need for peace with Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a surprise victory in last week's parliamentary elections and will soon form a government for his fourth term. For many international observers, however, the election result does not bode well because it has further dimmed hopes for restoring peace in the Middle East.

Interest in AIIB shows China winning friends

That the planned Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is winning wider support in the world arena underscores the international community's common desire for development and strong willingness to cooperate.

Japan must correct its views

Japan should adopt a correct perception of its history of aggression against Asian countries to avoid losing its conscience again.

Probe into former general shows need for rigor in supervision

GUO ZHENGGANG, A FORMER GENERAL of the People's Liberation Army, along with his wife, is being investigated for corruption. Reportedly, 7 million yuan ($1.12 million) in cash was found in one of their houses. Comments:

Officials' property ownership a public concern

A MONTH AFTER THE CENTRAL LEADERSHIP issued a notice requiring officials to report certain information about the property they and their families own and other relevant information, those above the vice-county level have already finished submitting them. A complete mechanism of submitting officials' information to higher authorities will be established and improved in the future. Comments:

Guidelines to curb complaints about dancing

PEOPLE SQUARE-DANCING in public spaces have provoked many complaints over the years, especially about the loud music. Twelve choreographed practices accompanied by Chinese pop music such as the online sensation Little Apple, are being introduced to regulate and promote the activity, according to the country's General Administration of Sport of China and the Ministry of Culture on Monday. Comments:

Hot words

Smart city

Cartoon

'Light and glory' of Asia example to world

While Lee Kuan Yew is known throughout the world, few people outside the Chinese-language communities know the true meaning of Kuan Yew. In Chinese language, "kuan" means light, and "yew" means glory. So, Lee Kuan Yew means Lee the "light and glory".

Thank you for 50 good years, Lee Kuan Yew

The man who influenced my life most passed away on Mar 23, 2015.

Winter Olympics offer stage for self-promotion

Promoting its national image is an important aspect of a country's diplomacy, and sports have long been a part of the effort. Having wowed the world with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, China is now looking to repeat that success by hosting the Winter Olympics; Beijing and Zhangjiakou city in Hebei province having submitted a joint bid to host the 2022 event.