Britain needs China more than ever

British Prime Minister Theresa May is displaying a different governance approach from her predecessor David Cameron, as indicated by her decision to halt some economic programs initiated by previous government. For instance, her decision to review the building of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

SOE's response to critical report further damages its public image

A REPORT POSTED ONLINE by Badong County Soil and Water Conservation Bureau criticized No. 11 Engineering Group of China Railway Construction Corporation for leaving the spoil at both ends of a high-speed railway tunnel it has constructed in Badong county in Central China's Hubei province. In response, the engineering group reportedly assigned employees to post anonymous comments attacking the report for being "inaccurate and biased". Southern Metropolis Daily commented on Saturday:

Cut in rates and reserve ratio undesirable

THERE HAS BEEN SOME SPECULATION that a cut in interest rates and the deposit reserve ratio may be made to stimulate economy, but Changjiang Daily rules out the possibly:

Lawyers prove a welcome addition to chengguan

THE GOVERNMENT in Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province has decided to introduce more lawyers to work with its urban management officers. About 80 percent of its urban management divisions are expected to have a lawyer by the end of this year. Beijing News commented on Sunday:

G20 has bigger role in global growth

Against the backdrop of the weak global economic recovery and political uncertainties worldwide, people are hoping the Group of 20, accounting for up to 85 percent of the world economy, will show leadership in global governance and seek to promote economic growth.

What is the cause of Trump's popularity?

Ever since Donald Trump declared himself as a Republican presidential candidate, he has been subjected to fierce, even vitriolic critique. He has been seen as a misogynist, isolationist, xenophobic, anti-Muslim and a neophyte in understanding the complexities of economics. And yet he has beaten the odds to become the Republican presidential nominee. We may not like him, but we cannot escape asking ourselves: How did he do it?

HK youths rightly convicted for breaking law

Hong Kong student activists Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Alex Chow Yong-kang have been convicted for unlawful assembly and Nathan Law Kwun-chung for incitement over the storming of government headquarters on Sept 26, 2014, the prelude to the illegal "Occupy Central" movement that disrupted normal life in the city for more than 79 days.

New defense minister will not bring Japan closer to neighbors

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet reshuffle last week has commanded much attention.

Payment to Teheran was 'not ransom'

Obama says $400m cash is part of a dispute over a failed military equipment deal in 1970s

Crocodile catchers to snap up cash prizes

An Indonesian city has hit on an original idea to rid its popular beaches of crocodiles - it will offer cash prizes to people who catch the man-eating reptiles, an official said on Friday.

Military claims leader of IS affiliate killed in Sinai Peninsula airstrike

Military claims leader of IS affiliate killed in Sinai Peninsula airstrike

Rapist avoids jail after marrying victim

A Malaysian man who raped a 14-year-old girl avoided being thrown in jail after he married the young victim, sparking calls from angry activists for legal reforms on Thursday.