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Premier confident about economy

[2015-09-11 07:40]

Editor's Note: On the Wednesday afternoon, Premier Li Keqiang met with domestic and foreign business representatives at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the New Champions held at the International Conference Center in Dalian, Liaoning province in Northeast China. Following is the transcript:

Nation continues to drive global economic growth

[2015-09-11 07:40]

There is no shortage of seemingly downbeat news about the world's second-largest economy nowadays, which has stoked up global investors' concerns about the overall health of the Chinese economy, a major driving force for global growth.

Concerted efforts to defeat IS

[2015-09-11 07:40]

In response to news reports that the Islamic State group is holding a Chinese and a Norwegian hostage and demanding unspecified ransoms for their release, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was aware of the reports and was in the process of confirming them.

East Asia should strive to ensure growth helps the poor

[2015-09-11 07:40]

Unprecedented economic growth over the last three decades turned East Asia into an economic powerhouse responsible for a quarter of the world's economy. Hundreds of millions of people across the region, including in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, lifted themselves out of extreme poverty and enjoyed greater prosperity, largely because of more labor-intensive and inclusive growth.

US, China could enjoy better cybersecurity ties

[2015-09-11 07:40]

The US alleges China is engaged in an unceasing and highly successful cyber espionage campaign against the United States, its government and economic interests.

Deepening reforms the remedy not the ailment

[2015-09-10 07:54]

Premier Li Keqiang sent a clear message at the Davos Summit in Dalian, Northeast China, that the country will not blink in the face of daunting economic challenges.

Courts improve procedures

[2015-09-10 07:54]

The apology made by the Anhui provincial high people's court to 19 people who were wrongly convicted for fraudulent fundraising shows it is seeking to correct its past wrong rulings. But a set of fair and equitable judicial procedures is needed to prevent such judicial mistakes.

A Silk Road 'shortcut' for China, Europe

[2015-09-10 07:54]

Georgia is Europe's natural gateway to Asia, as it is Europe's eastern most entry point both by land and sea. With its deep ties to the European Union, including the new Association and free trade agreements, Georgia is the traditional trade hub of the Caucasus and Black Sea region. As China's Silk Road Economic Belt extends across the Eurasian landmass, we in Georgia are well placed to connect two of the world's largest trading regions.

Add male teachers to salvage masculinity in schools

[2015-09-10 07:54]

This year's Teachers' Day, which falls on Thursday, will once again be a time for people to discuss issues related to teachers and education, ranging from whether parents should give festival gifts to their children' teachers to how their kids can get the best education possible.

US has unshirkable role in addressing refugee crisis

[2015-09-09 08:04]

As the unprecedented refugee crisis envelops Europe, the international community should step up efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the wars in the Middle East and North Africa.

Sign of cleaner times

[2015-09-09 08:04]

In a country where being a public servant has long been viewed as having an "iron rice bowl" along with tempting benefits and the possibility of netting gray income, the resignation of any civil servant, especially those with a high administrative rank, always prompts speculation as to the motive.

Demotion of leading official shows enforcing of stricter Party discipline

[2015-09-09 08:04]

LI QINGGUI, THE FORMER PARTY CHIEF of Xinxiang in Central China's Henan province, recently lost his position due to his failure to supervise his subordinates as three department-level officials under his leadership were punished for corruption. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Party, the top anti-corruption watchdog, posted details of his case on its website. Comments:

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