He bluffed his way through the gullible

Subterfuge, conceit, intrigue are human traits as old as human civilization itself. Zeus used them to seduce maidens and overpower rival gods. The Bible, starting from the Book of Genesis, is replete with them, so are the ancient texts of ancient lands like India, Persia and Mesopotamia. Chinese texts too have the share of these human traits: A Dream of Red Mansions comes readily to mind.

Regional disputes should not be on the agenda at G7 summit

With the G7 leaders convening in Japan this year, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is eager to drive home the message that Japan is both a regional and a global leader.

CNPC 'plans reshuffle of engineering subsidiaries'

Energy analyst says the State giant might aim for initial public offering of its major units

Services sector grows 7.6% in first quarter

The structural rebalancing of the Chinese economy toward consumption has received a boost from the tertiary sector, which registered a 7.6 percent growth in the first quarter, way outpacing agriculture and industry.

Orders surge for Chinese shipyards

Chinese shipbuilders are seeing a surprise surge in new orders despite the sluggish global demand.

Rio Tinto, Sinosteel extend Aussie venture

Mining giant Rio Tinto Plc and China's Sinosteel Corp have extended their Australian joint venture to supply another 70 million metric tons of iron ore over the next five years, expanding one of the longest-running partnerships in the two countries' trade relationship.

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Property market rebounds but housing stocks flat

China's property sector staged a revival in March, with real estate investment, sales, housing new starts and funding all rebounding strongly.

Shares fall amid speculation on government stimulus program

Stocks fell on Friday, led by commodity companies, amid speculation that improving economic data in March and a surge in new credit will prompt authorities to refrain from adding stimulus.

Short-term changes pave way for long-term reform

With statisticians reporting good news about many aspects of the Chinese economy, one can be almost certain it will encounter fewer storms than last year.

Carter sends wrong message

Overseas trips by politicians and military leaders are all about sending messages. So what messages are being sent by US Defense Secretary Ash Carter's ongoing visit to the Philippines?

Lessons can be learned from ROK exporting its cultural products

SONG JOONG-KI, the pop star from the Republic of Korea who recently won fame in China with his performance in the TV series Descendants of the Sun, was invited to be an ambassador for the country's tourism industry at an event in Beijing on Monday. Guangzhou Daily commented on Thursday: