Plan to boost China's higher education power

The Ministry of Education and other government departments have jointly issued a plan to build world-class universities and world-class disciplines, which is of great significance to realize the Chinese Dream and increase China's soft power.

Cognitively delayed rural children are an invisible crisis

Stanford University economist Scott Rozelle caused quite a stir recently with his stark statistics regarding what he said was the human capital crisis in China.

Combating security threats should be a common cause

In the keynote speech he delivered at the opening of the 86th General Assembly of International Criminal Police Organization held in Beijing on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping praised Interpol for the role it plays in maintaining world security and stability.

Emphasis on entrepreneurship

In what is being widely praised as a historical first, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council released a document on Monday to encourage entrepreneurship.

Abe seizes opportunity of fractured opposition

JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER SHINZO ABE triggered a snap election on Monday by officially announcing his intention to dissolve the lower house at the beginning of the extraordinary Diet session on Thursday. Beijing News commented on Tuesday:

Parents should stop signing kids' homework

A PRIMARY SCHOOL in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, has announced it no longer requires parents to sign their children's homework, which was aimed at getting parents to supervise their children after school. China Youth Daily comments:

S&P wrong to downgrade China rating

LAST WEEK, the international credit rating agency Standard& Poor's downgraded its rating of China's long-term sovereign debt from AA-to A+, citing increasing risks due to an accumulation of debt. But that's unfair because S&P has failed to see China's huge potential. Ce.cn comments:

Cartoon

Government supports entrepreneurship

On Monday, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council jointly released the first guideline to promote the innovation of entrepreneurs and start-ups, which are a driving force for development.

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.