Chinese firms lead the way to cashless society

THE DEVELOPED countries have been left behind by China in the development of a cashless society. It is predicted that mobile payments will soon replace card payments as the most common payment method worldwide, something that has already been realized in some big cities in China. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

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China model suits nation most

The year 2016 might go down in history as a watershed moment for the global economy. Not only did the United Kingdom decide to leave the European Union, but also a globalization skeptic was elected president of the United States. And, in stark contrast to these inwardly looking events, China stepped forward as the champion of globalization and improved global governance.

How will clean development be financed?

Like most other populous emerging markets working on long-term solutions for sustainable development, China has been trying hard to adopt strategies that can achieve multiple objectives. These include shifting to an energy use pattern that relies more on renewable sources of energy rather than fossil fuels, reduces industrial and household pollution, and protects natural resources.

Cultural confidence stems from talks with past

Editor's note: Dr Clemens Treter is the director of the Goethe-Institut China in Beijing. A fluent Chinese speaker and an expert on Chinese literature, he shared his views on the importance of cultural exchanges with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang:

Europe eyes potential of flying visits

Despite the threat of terrorist incidents, Chinese tourists continue to flock into European countries, and Chinese airlines have been responding to the demand by launching new direct flights to European destinations.

Four US-China dialogues already proving their worth

That the relationship between China and the United States comes under strain from time to time is most often a result of one of them misinterpreting the other's intentions.

Red line drawn for resigning officials

The country's top personnel authorities and relevant State agencies have jointly issued a document stipulating that civil servants must truthfully report to the authorities their new job when they decide to resign and they should not work for businesses that fall into their previous administrative jurisdiction within a given period of time.

Xi's guidance ensures Party can fulfill its vow

Building a moderately well-off society by 2020, just before the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and building a prosperous, modern socialist country by 2049, the 100th anniversary of the founding of New China, are the two centenary goals put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping as the Party's historical task and practical direction for the country to achieve the Chinese Dream.

Plan to produce a manufacturing powerhouse

One of the reasons the launch of Apple's iPhone 8 in China reportedly drew a muted reaction is Chinese consumers can now get much of what Apple offers in domestically developed smartphones, such as those manufactured by Xiaomi and Huawei.

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Inside the mind of a mass shooter

On Oct 1, according to police, Stephen Paddock opened fire on people attending a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, from an overlooking hotel, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500 others. Paddock, a 64-yearold former accountant with no criminal record, was ultimately found in his hotel room, dead, with some 23 guns, including more than 10 assault weapons. Police later found an additional 19 firearms, explosives, and several thousands of rounds of ammunition in Paddock's home. What the authorities have not found, however, is a motive.