Trump policies may yield opposite results

The Donald Trump administration's decision to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal has raised concerns across the globe. Trump has demonstrated randomness and recklessness in his foreign policies, as seen in his decisions to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, the Paris climate deal and shift the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as well as his moves to spark a trade war between China and the US. This lack of responsibility and commitment has left the international community aghast.

Neighborhood diplomacy works wonders

China's neighborhood diplomacy has yielded positive results in recent years, including improvement in relations with several countries with whom China has had disputes. This is certainly a positive trend in China's foreign policy, which can be attributed to the country's diplomacy in the new era, which is totally different from the US' irresponsible behavior on the global stage.

Xi's thought opens new frontier of Marxism

Editor's note: A forum on Marxism in the 21st Century and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was held at Renmin University of China recently. Following are excerpts from the three of the participants' speeches:

China better economic choice than US for EU

The United Kingdom and the European Union face a critical choice about the direction of future trade policies with the rest of the world. Should the EU deepen its already heavy exposure to the United States even as the country turns inward, or should it begin to diversify its trade relations toward a less familiar albeit increasingly prosperous China?

Goodwill of all is crucial for peninsula peace

The easing of tensions that has completely changed the picture on the Korean Peninsula has been hard won. It should not be taken for granted.

Is Australia ready to let go of its ideological bias?

With the robust growth of China-Australia trade and China's rising influence in the world arena, Australia's dilemma of how to balance relations with its longtime ally the United States and its important economic partner China has become increasingly acute.

Only strong supervision can prevent philanthropy deviating from purpose

A WOMAN IN WU'AN, North China's Hebei province, was recently detained for extorting money by seeking donations using children she had adopted as a front. This is not an isolated example of people using a "charity" for their own profit. People's Daily comments:

Let elderly enjoy lives free of child care

DATA RELEASED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION show nearly 18 million senior citizens live with their children and act as nannies for their grandchildren, far from their own homes. Legal Daily comments:

Badly behaved fans a danger to one and all

ON MAY 7, about 20 fans of an entertainment star tried to follow the star all way long from the waiting room into the plane in Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which interrupted the normal flight order and caused a two-hour delay. Beijing News comments:

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Parties must show sincerity to secure peace

Editor's note: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Wednesday canceled a high-level meeting with the Republic of Korea because of the joint military drills between the United States and the ROK, and threatened to scrap the planned summit on June 12 between US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un. Two experts share their views on the development of the Peninsula issue with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

Israel embassy move exposes self-seeking US

Editor's note: The United States moved its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday despite the fierce opposition from Arab and other countries. Violent clashes between Palestinian protestors and Israeli soldiers were reported from eastern Gaza Strip close to the border with Israel throughout the day, in which at least 58 Palestinians were killed and more than 2,700 injured. Three experts share their views with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang on the issue. Excerpts follow: