Raised forecasts reflect positive prospects for China's economy

THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND raised its forecast for China's economic growth this year to 6.8 percent on Wednesday. This is the fourth time this year the IMF has raised its forecast for China. Late last month, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development also adjusted upwards its forecast for China's growth this year, raising it from 6.6 percent to 6.8 percent. Beijing News comments:

Training helps improve law enforcement

THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT for the first time used video presentations of specific scenarios in a training session for court officers at both the central and local levels. Southern Metropolis Daily commented on Monday:

Transparency of online donations gains public's trust

SINCE THE CHARITY LAW that encourages online donations came into effect in September last year, online donations have exceeded 2 billion yuan ($303.78 million). Southern Metropolis Daily comments:

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Party's plans look to deal with changes

On Wednesday, the Communist Party of China will hold its 19th National Congress. Held every five years, the national Party congresses herald important changes for the country.

Tapping growing potential of AI industry

The global artificial intelligence market has experienced explosive growth in recent years, and this game-changing technology is now considered the "next big thing" after the mobile internet.

Milan displays its worth to Chinese investors

In our globalized world, apparently disconnected events can hide common and surprisingly important traits. This was the case with Sunday's football match between Inter FC and Milan AC, and the upcoming 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

China's panda diplomacy helps strengthen ties with Europe

When observing the China-EU relationship since 2012, it can be seen that pandas have played an important role in helping bring the two sides closer together.

Grand vision for connectivity revives the Silk Road spirit

According to a communiqué issued after the Seventh Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which concluded in Beijing on Saturday, the Party's constitution will be amended to represent the new governance concepts, thoughts and strategies of the CPC Central Committee.

US' dangerous attitude to Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday officially disavowed the international nuclear deal with Iran, calling it weak and poorly constructed. He has given the US Congress days to decide whether to re-impose sanctions that had been lifted on Iran and said that he may seek to terminate the deal.

Central SOEs' performance shows reforms have paid off

AT A NEWS conference on Thursday, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission said that the profits of central State-owned Enterprises had grown by 20.9 percent in the first nine months of 2017, which is the highest rise since 2012. Beijing News comments: