International cooperation is key to halting illicit outflows

Many people and organizations are giving China lessons about managing its financial system. However, gaps in the regulatory authority are not a product of intentional design, as conspiracy theorists suggest.

Basic education off track

Quality education, or an educational model aimed at promoting students' all-round development, should be based on just basic education that gives students some basic knowledge and teaches them how to be a social person.

Japan's adoption of security bills poses threat to regional stability

Japan is one step closer to exercising the right to collective self-defense, as the lower house of parliament on Thursday approved two controversial security bills designed to expand the role of its Self-Defense Forces. Comments:

Swindler's fame is shame on whole society

The 63-year-old, self-proclaimed Chinese qigong master Wang Lin is reportedly being questioned by police about his involvement in the death of Zou Yong, one of his apprentices, last week. The police are treating the death as murder. Comments:

Inspirational math teaching matters more than IMO

The six-member team representing the United States took first place at this year's International Mathematical Olympiad, which was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from July 4 to 13. It was their first win since 1994. Chinese students usually win the competion. Comments:

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Economy will surely remain on healthy track

In the general trend, China's economy has entered a "new normal", which features three characteristics - slower speed, structural optimization and change of engine. There is no change in the trend of the Chinese economy growing stronger. That should be attributed to the central government's wise assessment of the situation and persistency in carrying out reform and innovation.

China can balance eco-protection with growth

China faces a fundamental challenge: How to balance environment protection with economic growth? Environmental protection can yield huge social benefits in terms of health and natural resources. But there is often an accompanying price to pay - in terms of jobs as well as the costs of compliance with tighter regulations. Achieving the right balance means addressing a complex set of factors causing environmental degradation.

China's subs in Indian Ocean no worry for India

Whenever a Chinese submarine appears in the waters of the Indian Ocean, India's media react immediately. In June, a leading Indian newspaper said a Chinese conventional Yuan-class submarine had entered the Karachi port for replenishment. Indian Navy Chief Admiral Robin Dhowan was quoted as saying his force was "minutely and continuously monitoring" the presence of Chinese warships in the region to ascertain "what challenges they could pose for us".

Security bills signal fundamental shift in defense policy

Young people protesting in front of Japan's Diet building where the ruling coalition railroaded two security bills on Thursday were voicing their concerns about the direction their country is taking.

China still mainstay of global economy

China is still the mainstay of global growth and its economy is more than capable of achieving the annual growth target of around 7 percent despite the recent market swings, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said on Friday.