For new sanctions to work, US must play positive role

In what for diplomats in Beijing is a major achievement, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution which many believe would at once lower the likelihood of war, and convey a warning to Pyongyang.

Reluctance to join initiative not good for Indian economy

In contrast to the majority of the international community supporting or being involved in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, India still prefers to ignore it.

Is there hope for peaceful settlement of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue?

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's sixth nuclear test and multiple intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year have led to rising concern in the United States that it's approaching the capability threshold of launching a nuclear attack on the US mainland. The US wants to use greater military intimidation and economic sanctions against the DPRK. And in the absence of any peace talks, which every United Nations Security Council resolution has called for, the Korean Peninsula nuclear crisis has turned into a major security challenge.

Hot Words 5G international standard 5G国际标准 (5G guoji biaozhun)

The Third Generation Partnership Project, the international organization that overseas cellular standards, ratified the first 5G international standard, Non-Standalone 5G New Radio, in Lisbon on Dec 19, six months ahead of schedule.

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Next year must be one of deepening reforms

China's economy gathered strength in 2017, with one of the drivers of growth being exports which took advantage of surging global trade. The other driver was domestic consumption boosted by buoyant job creation and rising incomes.

Great security challenges ahead

Editor's Note: At a recent forum organized by the University of International Relations in Beijing, experts reviewed China's security situation. Four scholars share their views on national security with China Daily's Pan Yixuan. Experts follow:

Bows of CEOs betray the troubles facing Japanese firms

Executives of big Japanese corporations have been seen bowing deeply at press conferences in recent years - apologizing, in Japanese style, for the misconducts of their companies.

Local govt debt to be curbed further

China will take "much stronger" moves to curb illegal or irregular borrowing by local governments, to prevent debt growth that may spark systemic risks, a senior official with the Ministry of Finance told China Daily.

Chinese telecom firms set the 5G ball rolling

Global telecom equipment suppliers and device makers can now start developing 5G hardware, after the first implementable global 5G specification was finalized, taking a big step forward to the commercialization of the next generation mobile communication technology.

NDRC plans steps to optimize industrial output

China will focus on improving the quality and structure of its industrial capacity in 2018, the National Development and Reform Commission said at its annual work conference on Friday.

Boeing plans Embraer alliance

Airbus and Boeing are teaming up with smaller regional rivals to boost sales at the lower end of their $100 billion-a-year commercial plane duopoly, posing stiff competition to China's efforts to grow its presence in the sector, said industry analysts.