Beijing, Manila fly the flag for peaceful waters

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Philippines this week underlines the great importance China attaches to its neighborhood diplomacy. It is another sign of China's commitment to deepening ties with countries in Southeast Asia and working with them to build a shared future.

Abe displays some adroit diplomacy in his wheeler dealing

Editor note: The day after he returned to Japan after his visit to China, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in his country villa in Yamanashi on Sunday. Niutanqin, a popular commentator on social media, said in a post:

First-class projects need salaries to match

THE RESEARCH TEAM of the Five-Hundred-Meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope has recently been seeking to recruit leading scientists and researchers, yet the salaries being offered are not attractive. Beijing News comments:

Revision of Criminal Procedure Law not small repair, but big step forward

THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS, the country's top legislature, approved an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law on Friday recognizing the legitimacy of trial in absentia and a defendent's right to a lawyer. ThePaper.cn comments:

Only realistic way to strike a 'great deal' is by talking

Trump said on Monday he expects a "great deal" with China on trade. This is a change; previously he seemed to expect a great deal from China.

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Reforms will strengthen stock market

Given the recent fluctuations in China's stock market, the central bank and the banking and insurance regulatory authorities have taken several measures to boost market confidence. In fact, Vice-Premier Liu He addressed the media answering questions on several important economic and financial issues. Besides, the implementation of a series of favorable policies shows the Chinese governments' concern for and support to private enterprises, as well as its confidence in the stock market, which has acted like a tonic for the sluggish market.

So near yet so far for Japan and India

Editor's note: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day visit to Japan on Monday after enjoying the hospitality of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the visit, the two countries pledged to enhance cooperation on economic and security issues in order to build an open and free Asia-Pacific region. What does Modi's visit to Japan mean for the region? Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Mail bomb threat before midterm polls a new low in US politics

Since Oct 23, several packages with suspected explosive devices were sent to some people in several places in the United States. According to US media reports, all those people have been frequently maligned by right-wing critics.

Expo a vote of confidence in open global economy

It might be the worst of times for China's economy given the rise of unilateralism and protectionism as represented by the United States, in particular, erecting trade barriers against its trade partners, including imposing hefty tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese goods.

No reason for 'Tropical Trump' to disrupt relations with China

With Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian president-elect, pledging radical changes to both the country's domestic and foreign policies, there has been some speculation about the prospects for China-Brazil relations.

Vietnam's rapid growth offers opportunities to the region

THE ROBUST GROWTH OF VIETNAM, against the backdrop of the sluggish world economy, has brought the Southeast Asian country global attention. Beijing News comments: