Help for laid-off workers in need

The central government recently earmarked a special fund of 27.64 billion yuan ($4.22 billion) to help employees laid off in the country's bid to eliminate manufacturing overcapacity.

Law can protect children from the prying of parents

ZHANG BING from Xichang, Sichuan province in southwestern China, who is frequently absent from home on business trips, set up scrutiny cameras in his home. His 17-year-old daughter, however, believed her father was violating her privacy, and felt so angry that she left home and hasn't been back for a week. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Tuesday:

Time to break free of protectionist shackles

The overwhelming-majority vote in the European Parliament recently against granting China market economy status was not made on a reasonable basis and doing so will not bring benefits to the European Union.

Allow space for students to discover themselves

Are Chinese students seeking to escape from the national college entrance exam?

Philippines' arbitration case built on false pretext

In its compulsory arbitration proceedings with respect to its disputes with China in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China of interfering in the Philippines exercising sovereignty and jurisdiction in its territorial waters. The Philippines claims that the region extending 200 nautical miles from its coast, except the 12-nautical miles of high-tide land, is its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

Funding global public goods for world's recovery

There is a growing awareness that financial markets are beyond the control of national policymakers in today's globalized world. While a few economies do have the scale to shape interconnected global markets, they face serious constraints, political and economic. As a result, the global economy is stuck in a pro-cyclical financial cycle, with few options for escape.

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Tipping point can be avoided

United States flag-bearing warships and military aircraft have repeatedly engaged in China reconnaissance in the guise of "freedom of navigation and overflight", fueling concerns that it may be the tipping point in China-US ties.

Former foes must not spark regional tinderbox

The ongoing visit by US President Barack Obama to Vietnam, the third by a US leader since diplomatic relations were restored in 1995, may serve as a footnote to the adage that there are no eternal allies or perpetual enemies, only eternal and perpetual interests.

Scientific breakthrough originates in independent thinking and interest

HAN CHUNYU, an associate professor at Hebei University of Science and Technology, recently impressed the nation, indeed the world, with his breakthrough in DNA-guided genome editing. Cjn .cn comments:

Not paying teachers reflects lack of respect

MORE THAN 170 TEACHERS in Zhouzhi county, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, have not been paid for over seven months. Recently the local government promised to advance them 8,000 yuan ($1,223) each. Beijing Times commented on Monday:

Students use diploma mills for stay status

MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE were recently arrested by undercover agents of the US Department of Homeland Security for allegedly conspiring with 1,000 foreign nationals to falsely acquire visas. The suspects, mostly American citizens of Chinese and Indian backgrounds, were caught when they attempted to obtain visas for individuals enrolled in so-called diploma mills. Beijing News commented on Monday: