Many lessons learnt from Wenchuan quake

Editor's note: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated Wenchuan and other areas in Sichuan province on May 12, 2008. Among other things, the Wenchuan earthquake taught China to take more precautionary measures to deal with natural disasters. In fact, the country has made remarkable progress in this regard over the past decade. Three experts share their views with China Daily's Yao Yuxin on the earthquake and its aftermath. Excerpts follow:

US leaving Iran nuclear deal a reckless act

US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday and reimposed sanctions on Teheran. Trump's unilateral action and some other developments suggest the Iran deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and signed by the Barack Obama administration in 2015, has been all but scrapped. The deal's future became uncertain also because the seven countries (Iran and the US, Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany) that signed it had become increasingly divided.

More women taking part in economy means higher returns

There is a lucrative charm in advancing women's equality: countries in the Asia-Pacific region could add $4.5 trillion to their combined annual GDP by 2025, a 12 percent increase over the business-as-usual trajectory. In particular, China's economy could increase by $2.6 trillion - 13 percent above the business-as-usual course - if it pursues gender parity, according to a McKinsey research report issued last month.

Xi's meeting with Kim boosts peace process

There is no reason to doubt the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's sincerity in wanting to put an end to the long-standing hostility that has made it feel continually threatened. That enmity really should have been consigned to history a long time ago. However, past detentes were aborted due to perceptions on both sides that commitments were not being honored.

Negotiating in good faith can stop trade war shots

That China and the United States are to have more trade talks is welcome news. That the two sides are to continue their discussions in Washington next week suggests they believe they can bridge their differences. And it is to be hoped that proves to be the case.

E-governance could ease plight of pensioners to prove they are alive

AFTER TRAVELING FOR SEVERAL HOURS BY CAR with his daughter from his current home in Wuhan to Hongan, Central China's Hubei province, a 90-year-old man was carried in his armchair to the third floor of the building of the society security bureau of Hongan county, his hometown, so that the county government continues to pay his pension next year. Thepaper.cn comments:

Tomb may be a marker of corruption

THE LONGHUI COUNTY GOVERNMENT in Shaoyang, Hunan province, said it is investigating a report that a businessman surnamed Xiang, who is also a delegate of the people's congress of the county, has spent 70 million yuan ($11 million) building a grandiose tomb for himself. Beijing News comments:

Securities regulator acts to silence voices of price manipulators

LIAO YINGQIANG, an internet-based news anchor specializing in comments about the securities market, was fined 129 million yuan ($20.2 million) by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for manipulating share prices. Beijing News comments:

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Japan ties set to improve despite twists and turns

Editor's note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Eleven Chinese and Japanese experts share their views on China-Japan relations with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

No stopping introduction of National Anthem Law

The Hong Kong Federation of Students has become a pawn serving the whims of local separatists in recent years. Which is why its chairperson's show of ignorance on Saturday came as no surprise.

Development synergies of China and ASEAN boosted

Premier Li Keqiang's ongoing visit to Indonesia is his first international trip after China's new Cabinet took office in March. It will help cement the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Indonesia. It will also contribute to the healthy development of China's ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.