Strict standards required to keep safe watch on kids

IN ORDER TO protect their children's safety, many parents buy smart watches that allow them to track their kids' whereabouts and make telephone calls for them. Yet there are reports that the smart watches can be hacked, threatening the children's safety. Hbnews.cn comments:

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New era diplomacy to strengthen ties with CEE countries

Editor's Note: Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Hungary and participation in the Sixth China-Central and Eastern Europe Leaders' Meeting from Nov 26-29 are important diplomatic moves after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which will promote China-CEE cooperation in the framework of"16+1" mechanism. Six scholars share their views on the issue with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

China starts 3rd phase of 5G tests

China has started the third phase of 5G technology research and development tests, ahead of schedule, as the country accelerates steps to gain a lead in the race toward commercializing the next-generation communication technology.

Firms banking on Black Friday sales

Major cross-border e-commerce players are betting big on Black Friday, the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States, to boost Chinese online purchases overseas.

Nation inks 25 deals with Ontario

China and Canada's Ontario province have inked 25 deals worth almost C$600 million ($472 million), mainly in technology, e-commerce, finance and healthcare sectors, as the two countries continue to deepen economic and trade ties.

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Tencent to set up fintech lab in Xiongan

Technology giant to create innovation platform, digitize medical services

Auchan move may prompt Carrefour rethink

A partnership between French retailer Auchan and internet giant Alibaba could push Carrefour further behind in China and could even persuade its new boss to pull out of the country.

Shanxi, Jiangsu to establish energy cooperation

Shanxi, China's major coal-producing province, is planning to step up energy cooperation with East China's Jiangsu province.

China's solution to Rakhine crisis practical, constructive

Will finger-pointing and the threat of sanctions help solve the crisis in Myanmar's Rakhine state? Definitely not. Casting accusations at a sovereign government for how it has been handling its domestic affairs is not constructive in helping to navigate what is a complex issue anywhere near to a final settlement.

Keep kindergarten kids safe

Children at a branch of the kindergarten chain RYB Education in Beijing have claimed they were given unidentified white tablets and injections by their teachers.