President Xi Jinping's visit to Singapore comes at a time when far-reaching developments are taking place in the Asia-Pacific region. One of the most significant developments is the slowdown in the Chinese economy.
The world's attention is focused on Myanmar, especially because of its general election on Nov 8. In fact, the Southeast Asian country has been in the headlines ever since it started democratic reforms in 2010, particularly after opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest and restarted her political activities.
What happened on Tuesday may shed light on the state of China-US military-to-military ties.
They are meeting in the full capacity of official positions. But official titles will be carefully avoided: They will simply be "Mr Xi" and "Mr Ma" to each other.
Severe laws are needed to govern a country when it is in disorder, as a Chinese saying goes.
THE JUST-CONCLUDED National People's Congress Standing Committee meeting reviewed the draft of the first Charity Law of China, which has aroused fierce debates. Comments:
SINCE SUNDAY, senders of parcels have been required by law to provide personal identification and the contact details of all recipients. However, many companies are not carrying out the regulation as required. Comments:
ON FRIDAY, guest pianist Li Yundi, who is also a famous musical star, hit some very wrong notes while playing Chopin's Concerto No 1, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center. Some media reported that Li blamed the conductor and orchestra. Later on Sunday, Li apologized for his mistakes and thanked the orchestra and conductor for their tolerance and support. Comments:
Ask scientists whether Europe and Asia are one big continent or two: they will look at geography, geology and history.
The decision of the just concluded Fifth Plenum of the 18th Communist Party of China Central Committee to allow all couples to have two children is a historic move aimed at tackling the challenge of the fast aging population that will have a far-reaching impact on Chinese society.
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