Next phase of 5G trials starts in 2018

China will start the third phase of 5G technical tests next year, as it aims to get pre-commercial 5G products ready when standards on the next-generation communication technology are expected to come out in June 2018.

Hybrid electric tram fuels green efforts

A hybrid electric tram powered by hydrogen and supercapacitor technology was put into operation on Thursday in Tangshan, North China's Hebei province, marking a big step in the application of green and new energy in public transport.

Dalian-Bratislava rail freight link boosts ties

The first China-Slovakia block train set off on Friday from Dalian, Liaoning province, linking Northeast China's biggest seaport with Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

McDonald's name change signifies shift in strategy

McDonald's Corp's iconic logo has gone viral on the Chinese internet after the fast food chain restaurant changed its name to the Mandarin translation of the Golden Arches: Jin Gong Men.

China, EU plan concerted steps to nurture innovation

China and the European Union are planning further cooperation in the science and technology sector to sustain and nurture innovation.

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Japan cutting itself off from trend of the times

In recent years, Japan has developed a penchant for confronting China over issues of regional and international significance even though China's stance on these issues is fair and reasonable. Japan's proposal of a strategic dialogue with leaders of the United States, India and Australia, announced by its Foreign Minister Taro Kono this week, is another example of this.

Embracing a greener future

In his report delivered to the opening session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Oct 18, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that material, spiritual and ecological civilizations are all indispensable for a beautiful China.

Meituan sets a good example with its bid to be a social enterprise

MEITUAN, AN ONLINE service provider that covers almost every field of life, recently declared that it had obtained funding of $4 billion in its latest round of financing, making it the world's fifth-largest unlisted technology company in terms of value. The estimated value of the company stands at about $30 billion after the latest funding. The company claims the investment will help it create more jobs, shoulder more social responsibilities and promote coordinated development. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Right to try and protect elderly from overcharging

THE CHINA CONSUMERS Association issued a notice on Wednesday about protecting the rights of elderly customers in cases of purchasing healthcare products, booking trips and making private investments. Elderly tourists, the notice said, are encouraged to refuse any extra "age-related" charges imposed by travel agencies and report any possible overcharging to tourism authorities. West China Metropolis Daily commented on Thursday:

Expectations too much for some children

"I TAKE 10 EXTRACURRICULAR training courses each week, yet my exam scores are not so good. Every time I think about this I am full of tears." That's what a grade 5 pupil in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, wrote in a school essay. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

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