China's political system enjoys an edge

In the years immediately after the end of the Cold War, Western scholars were quite confident that Western-style "democracy" would eventually triumph over all other political systems, with Francis Fukuyama's book, The End of History and The Last Man, being a case in point.

People's health is indeed wealth for nation

Editor's note: The central leadership has taken several measures to promote sports and the sports industry to exhort more people to play sports or exercise regularly to lead a healthy lifestyle, because people's health is vital to the economic and social development. Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

Commission to improve financial security

The recently established Financial Stability and Development Committee under the State Council, China's Cabinet, is another important move to strengthen the country's financial security and help the People's Bank of China, the central bank, to better manage macro-prudential affairs and prevent systemic risks.

Preventing financial risks vital to economy

At the National Financial Work Conference last month, President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to prevent systemic financial risks, because finance is the core competitiveness of a country and financial security is a significant part of national security. The goal of financial work is to serve the real economy while preventing risks, for which financial reform is necessary.

Trump asking too much from Beijing on peninsula issue

US President Donald Trump will reportedly sign an executive memorandum on Monday authorizing the US trade representative to determine whether to investigate the allegedly "unfair" Chinese trade practices, which could pave the way for punitive tariffs on Chinese exports.

India shooting itself in the foot

By persistently maintaining the standoff between its troops trespassing in China's territory and the Chinese troops stationed there, what does India want, a war with China or something else?

Users should have the final say on what apps are on their devices

BEIJING-BASED DARE&SURE LAW FIRM has brought the first anti-monopoly case against Apple in China. Beijing-based newspaper The Mirror comments:

Nature needs time to recover after earthquake

JIUZHAIGOU COUNTY in Southwest China's Sichuan province has long been famous for its scenic wonders, and tourism is a supporting pillar of the local economy. Yet a magnitude 7 earthquake on Tuesday damaged many of the local scenic spots. The most famous of them, Nuorilang Waterfall, has almost "disappeared". Beijing News calls for patience to let nature itself repair the scenic wonders:

Consumers have the right to use cash for purchases

SEVERAL ELECTRONIC payment service providers have launched "no cash days" with the aim of boosting the popularity of electronic payments. However, some of the shops participating in the activities have reportedly refused to accept cash payments from their customers. Gmw.cn comments:

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Boycotting Chinese goods would harm India

The ongoing standoff between the Chinese and Indian troops in China's Donglang area seems to have spilled over into bilateral exchanges. According to reports, Shobha Karandlaje, Karnataka provincial general secretary of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, has voiced support for a campaign against Chinese goods sponsored by the radical right-wing group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

New rule for elderly has good intentions

Editor's note: Since single children of their families are finding it increasingly difficult to take care of their parents, some provincial-level governments have formulated a policy to grant employees "nursing leave" so that they can fulfill their filial duties. Four experts share their views on how to better deal with the challenges of aging society with China Daily. Excerpts follow: