Asian nations' role vital to initiative

The support of Asian countries is crucial to China reshaping the Asia-Pacific regional order, which has been dominated by the United States. Despite the many political and strategic differences between Beijing and Washington, China has developed into a global power based on its growing economic, political and military strength, and its rise will help improve the regional and global order.

TV shows, films can consolidate cultural bonds with Europe

I am thrilled by the avalanche of comments, re-posts and likes that I received within hours of the publication of my article on China Daily's weibo account on actor Jin Dong and his presence in the Belgian city of Antwerp to film Mr Right, a new TV drama. The popularity of the article can be partly attributed to Jin Dong, whose portrayal of different characters has won him the appreciation and love of millions of Chinese women of all ages.

China and ASEAN show they will not be impeded

In a significant step toward building peace and stability in the South China Sea and the region at large, the foreign ministers of China and the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations endorsed the framework for a Code of Conduct in the waters in Manila on Sunday.

Geostrategic miscalculations are behind India's border trespassing

The tensions caused by India's troops trespassing across the Sikkim section of the China-India border into Chinese territory show no signs of abating. This incident has brought back memories of colonial-era history and triggered fresh worries about a looming contest of will between the two giant Asian neighbors.

Sanctions needed, talks essential

The United Nations' response to latest provocations by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - its intercontinental ballistic missile launches on July 3 and 27 - has been prompt, with the UN Security Council unanimously approving tough, new sanctions on Pyongyang.

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A paradigm shift in global governance

We are living in a seemingly rudderless world full of uncertainty thanks to the simultaneous existence of globalization and anti-globalization sentiments. As a result, the paradigm of global governance has begun a momentous yet bifurcated shift, making adaptation difficult for countries, large and small. Yet countries have to understand and timely adapt to this shift, both individually and collectively.

Local govts need more green awareness

While offering its investigation feed backs to the government of East China's Fujian province on Mon day, the central environmental inspection team said the good ecological foundation of the province had prompted some local officials to be overoptimistic about the health of the local environment and thus not address the environmental problems, which undermined the efforts to preserve the unique local marine ecology.

Legislators make hay as the rest of Japan shy away from sex

One recent survey showed 42 percent of single men and 44 percent of single women between ages 18 to 34 were virgins, with some men calling women "scary". Another found nearly 25 percent of Japanese men and 14 percent women aged 50 were yet to marry - the highest figures since census began in 1920.

Next: E-vending machines for cars

Imagine an online vending machine where you can buy the latest model from Audi, Mercedes-Benz or Maserati.

Telecom firms take cautious approach to 5G investment

China's major telecom players are taking a cautious approach when it comes to 5G investment, an industry report has revealed.

Xiaomi scales pinnacle in wearables

For the first time, Chinese technology giant Xiaomi Corp has leapfrogged Apple Inc to be the world's largest wearable product manufacturer, a new report said.