US violates WTO rules, breaks pledge

On Dec 1, the United States formally informed the World Trade Organization that it opposes granting China market economy status. This breaches its promise that China would automatically be granted market economy status by 2016.

Insurance reform to boost public welfare

The State Council, China's Cabinet, recently decided to transfer 10 percent equity shares of State-owned enterprises and financial institutions to the National Council for Social Security Fund. A pilot program for such transfers will be launched in some central SOEs by the end of this year, and gradually extended to other SOEs.

Are tax cuts a US supply-side scam?

Tax cuts masquerading as tax reform are the best way to describe the thrust of Washington's latest policy gambit. The case is largely political - namely, the urgency of a Republican Congress to deliver a legislative victory for a Republican president. The consequences, however, are ultimately economic - and, unsurprisingly, likely to be far worse than the politicians are willing to admit.

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: