National parks plan prioritizes protection

Editor's note: A document setting out a plan for the country's national parks was released on Tuesday. Five experts share their views on the plan and its likely effects. Excerpts follow:

Trump's tough remarks recall the words of George W. Bush

US President Donald Trump's high-pitched war of words with the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un has only intensified since he threatened to "totally destroy North Korea" during his maiden speech at the UN General Assembly on Sept 19.

Fourth term for Merkel reduces uncertainties

With the world facing a lot of challenges and uncertainties, the re-election of Angela Merkel on Sunday will instill confidence and certainty in not just the European economy, but also global growth.

Resolved to build a beautiful country

Since the Ministry of Environmental Protection sent an environmental inspection team to Hebei province at the end of 2015 on a trial basis, a total of 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country have been inspected by teams organized by the top environment watchdog, with more than 150,000 people held accountable for pollution and environmental degradation.

NGO's lawsuit highlights amount of garbage generated by takeouts

THE NO 4 INTERMEDIATE PEOPLE'S COURT of Beijing has accepted a public interest litigation filed by the Green Volunteer League of Chongqing against the country's three major takeout delivery platforms, Baidu Waimai, Ele.me and Meituan. Gmw.cn commented on Sunday:

Internet access too easy for youngsters

IN GUANGDONG PROVINCE, over 23 percent of children aged between 3 and 6 have access to the internet for more than half an hour every day, while 8.5 percent of 7-year-olds purchase things online. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Parents who pay for kids' studies expect it to buy obedience

A GIRL FROM CHENGDU, capital of Sichuan province, reportedly chose to be a professional masseuse after finishing her studies in Australia. Her parents, who felt ashamed of her choice, arranged a job in their friend's company in Australia and paid their daughter themselves. Southern Metropolis Daily commented on Sunday:

Cartoon

Economic stability to remain priority

In the run up to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China starting on Oct 18, people are wondering what it portends for the economy. The key questions are: What will be the focus of the report that Xi Jinping, CPC Central Committee general secretary, will present to the Party Congress? And what will its actual impact be on the economic policy and thus the economy?

Tackling the challenges of sponge cities

From the staggering population migration to the multi-lane traffic jams, China's rapid urbanization has captured global attention. But much of what threatens the sustainability of China's urbanization is not above ground but under it.

Anti-graft drive critical to the future

President Xi Jinping's campaign against corruption has made big achievements and his Belt and Road Initiative is already bearing fruit. In fact, they may be counted among China's historic policies.

By looking east Merkel can help secure her political legacy

On Sunday, Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian counterpart the Christian Social Union won a small majority in the German election, meaning she will be chancellor for a fourth term and remain in office until 2021.