Beware of the temptation in cashless future

China invented paper money more than a millennium ago during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and Chinese innovators are now at the forefront of technological changes that could abolish cash for good. With banknotes rapidly going out of fashion in the electronic age, China's Alipay just made it even easier for consumers to spend their money by rolling out facial recognition payments.

Investment protectionism a new US weapon

The United States recently changed its trade policy toward China, straining bilateral ties, and intensified its protectionist measures against Chinese investments. And if the bill four US senators submitted a few days ago to Congress seeking a review of foreign investment is accepted, it will have a negative impact on global overseas direct investment.

War films feature some contrasting self-images

War films dominated the summer film releases, and you could not find two more contrasting examples of the genre than Wolf Warrior II and Dunkirk. In one sense, the only thing that links them is the loose heading of "war" and the theme of evacuation, but both have strong political messages.

THAAD detrimental to peace in region

The Republic of Korea announced on Thursday that it had completed the installation of the remaining four launchers of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system, and the battery will be operational as soon as the United States finishes its internal procedures. A THAAD unit comprises six truck-mounted launchers, 48 interceptors (eight each launcher), and AN/TPY-2 radar and other ancillary equipment.

Paralympic participants to be equal

To ensure the equal success of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Beijing has pledged to provide disabled athletes with the same support and access to winter sports that other athletes enjoy and to promote inclusiveness.

Video raises hotel hygiene concerns

More travelers have been bringing along their own sheets, sleeping bags, kettles and bathrobes after a video posted online raised public concern about the hygienic condition of hotel rooms.

Beijing draws line on shared bicycles

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport decided on Thursday to stop adding new shared bikes to the city's streets and to strengthen the management of existing bikes.

First lesson takes place in a real courtroom

As the new semester began this week, freshmen at a college in Dengfeng, Henan province, got their first lesson - a public trial in a telecommunications fraud case.

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State Council amends rules governing religion

The State Council passed a revised regulation on religious affairs on Thursday to further protect people's freedom of religious belief while combating religious extremism and related crimes.

Father, son unite across borders

HARBIN - Russian doctor Alexey Zhao comes to China twice a year - once for Chinese New Year and the other for his father's birthday.

Shanghai has a new way to pick judges

Shanghai will begin selecting new judges from the ranks of its judge assistants - a position created five years ago as part of the city's wide-ranging judicial reform.