EU welcome to work with China to help Africa

Nearly six out of 10 Africans today are below the age of 25 and by the middle of this century, one in four people in the world will be an African. But last year, about 5,000 migrants, mainly Africans, drowned in the Mediterranean on their way to seek shelter in Europe.

Building a better world for all is China's mission

Bright prospects for the commons are what General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee sought to convey in his keynote speech at the world political parties dialogue on Friday, in which he accentuated his proposal that countries work together to build a community of shared future for all mankind.

CPC continues to make history

Soon after the conclusion of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China last month, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the site of the first national congress of the CPC together with the other members of the newly-elected Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau.

Internet conference provides venue for exchanging ideas on digital era

MORE THAN 400 ENTERPRISES from some 13 countries and regions are attending the fourth World Internet Conference from Sunday to Tuesday in Wuzhen, East China's Zhejiang province. That number is about 100 more than last year. Beijing News commented on Sunday:

Disorder in Trump administration persists

ON FRIDAY, US President Donald Trump dismissed reports that he is considering replacing Rex Tillerson as the secretary of state. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Saturday:

Rights to those with HIV has to be protected

WORLD AIDS DAY, observed on Dec 1 each year, is an opportunity for people to unite in the fight against HIV and show their support for people living with the virus. Thepaper.cn commented on Saturday:

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Trade with China amid NAFTA friction

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will start a trade and tourism dialogue with Chinese officials during his ongoing visit to China. Canada and China began to discuss a free trade agreement more than a year ago, following back-to-back meetings between Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing and Ottawa. And from February to August, three rounds of exploratory talks were held between the two sides.

Digital economy set to play greater role

Editor's Note: With its theme of "Developing Digital Economy for Openness and Shared Benefits - Building a Community of Common Future in Cyberspace", the Fourth World Internet Forum in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, has attracted worldwide attention. Three experts share their opinions on the issue with China Daily's Wu Zheyu. Excerpts follow:

Japan historians add insult to the wounds of comfort women

Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura has vowed to snap his city's six-decade sister-city relationship with San Francisco in protest against the US city accepting a statue of "comfort women" as public property.

Electronic revolution in motion

China is ushering in a golden era of e-sports, with industry revenue, prize money and viewership all skyrocketing to reshape the traditional sports entertainment landscape.

Gaming's winter wonderland

With e-sports jostling for Olympic admission, competitive gaming is poised to align itself closer than ever to the Games.