Jiangsu takes lead in limiting use of antibiotics

EAST CHINA'S JIANGSU province is the first province to stop offering intravenous infusions of antibiotics to outpatients in public hospitals. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Tuesday:

Suu Kyi's visit will boost economic ties

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's state counselor, will pay a five day visit to China from Wednesday, during which she will travel to Beijing and other Chinese cities, and exchange views on bilateral relations with Chinese leaders.

Olympics should cherish merit of cost control

The Olympic Games celebrates struggle for excellence, not costs. As more emerging economies are hosting the Olympics, it is time to recall the Olympic Creed.

Didi-Uber merger requires proper review

The merger between two rival cab-hailing companies, Didi Chuxing and Uber China, has ended their costly battle in the ride-hailing market. Didi will take control of Uber China's brand, businesses, data and other assets in the country, yet both will continue to run independently.

An earnest call to empower the world's youth

The 2016 Olympic Games has already shattered records, but even before the first competition began, the Games made history by giving athletes who have no country to call home a place on the starting line.

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McDonald's row reveals overuse of antibiotics

For many Chinese consumers, McDonald's Corp's latest policy on the use of antibiotics in its food products is an example of double standard in food safety.

Japan seeks to contain China

Given that Japan caused untold suffering with its war of aggression in the 1930s and 1940s, it should feel deep remorse for its actions and do what it can do to gain the understanding of Asian countries, including China.

Draft regulation ensures market order by eliminating extorters

CHINA'S STATE ADMINISTRATION for Industry and Commerce has released a draft regulation based on the country's consumer protection law, which aims to crack down on those who extort "compensation" by threatening to bring to court producers and dealers of shoddy goods. Such people actually disturb market order, Beijing Times commented on Monday:

Actor wrong to air dirty laundry in public

CHINESE ACTOR Wang Baoqiang announced he was getting a divorce on China's micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo on Sunday, accusing his wife of having an affair with his agent. Beijing News commented on Monday:

No place for bias against non-locals

ON SUNDAY, Beijing subway officials apologized after one of its employees was filmed while she appeared to insult a passenger during the rush hour on Thursday. Beijing News commented on Monday:

Korean Peninsula needs talks, not THAAD

While dividing public opinion in the Republic of Korea and provoking strong opposition from neighboring countries, including China, the recent decision by the ROK to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system on its soil has also antagonized the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.