Successful experiences behind Xi's confidence

At a time when US and European leaders are losing confidence in the future, China's President Xi Jinping has boldly embraced it. This paradox, however, is the natural outgrowth of decades of successful economic policies in China contrasted with increasingly discredited and failed ones in the West.

No need for India to fall in US-Japan trap

During a recent closed-door seminar endorsed by Washington-based Hudson Institute and New Delhi-based Vivekananda International Foundation, scholars from both countries said cooperation between India, the United States and Japan is necessary to "face the Chinese assertiveness" in the strategic Indian Ocean and Pacific regions.

Beijing-Riyadh ties will reach new heights

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay a state visit to China from March 15 to 18.

Opportunity for ROK to change THAAD policy

The unprecedented ruling of the Republic of Korea's constitutional court on Friday made Park Geun-hye the first president to be removed from office after impeachment. The ROK has to complete a presidential by-election within 60 days, and the next president faces the formidable task of righting the wrongs of the Park administration.

Consultative democracy that serves national rejuvenation

The 11-day annual session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, offered a good chance for its more than 2,000 members to pool their professional experience and wisdom and put forward suggestions on the issues of greatest concern to the general public, which range from poverty relief to food safety to environmental protection.

Judicial progress being made

According to Zhou Qiang, president of the Supreme People's Court, 1,076 criminal defendants were declared innocent last year, 37 more than in 2015, and 1,376 wrongful verdicts or sentences were changed on appeal.

Fairer distribution of education resources always a pressing issue

MINISTER OF EDUCATION CHEN BAOSHENG answered questions from the media at a news conference during the fifth plenary session of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Sunday. A primary concern was how to better balance education resources among different provinces and regions, as well as between urban and rural areas. Southern Metropolis Daily comments:

Intellectual property must be better protected

DURING THE FIFTH PLENARY SESSION of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, Huang Jianping, a deputy from South China's Guangdong province, said the robust growth of virtual economy has taken a toll on bricks-and-mortar enterprises. Beijing News commented on Monday:

Competitive edge of labor lies in quality

SPEAKING TO reporters on Saturday, Wang Peian, vice-minister of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, said the two-child policy is showing "notable results", with the fertility rate expected to rise over the next few years. Gmw.cn commented on Monday:

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Lower defence budget reflects confidence

If China's 7.6 percent military budget increase last year, the lowest since 2011, raised eyebrows, then the lower increase of only 7 percent announced for 2017 raised a question: Will such a low defence budget become the new normal in years to come?

Cap star paychecks to foster quality films

The fat paychecks celebrities get for acting in movies and TV series have grabbed headlines during this year's annual sessions of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, the country's top political advisory body.