Odds on saving Iran deal don't look good

The impact of the United States' unilateral exit from the landmark Iran nuclear accord is sinking in, with Iran's Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi saying on Tuesday that Iran is to inform the International Atomic Energy Agency that it will start the process to increase the country's uranium enrichment capacity.

Positive signals on trade

One day after China and the United States ended their latest round of trade talks, the White House issued a statement on Monday saying that the meetings focused on reducing the US' trade deficit by facilitating the supply of agricultural and energy products to meet China's growing consumption needs, which will help support growth and employment in the US.

Cities should be aware of the cons of too hasty policies to attract talent

THE COMPETITION for talents among cities has transformed over the last couple of years from small-scale regional battles to a nationwide campaign. Guangming Daily comments:

China is still a developing country

OVER 40 YEARS of reform and opening-up, China has experienced an unprecedented growth, transforming from a relatively poor country to the world's second-largest economy and the largest trader in goods. However, it still has a long way to go before it becomes a "developed economy". Xinhua comments:

Subsidies tackle problems of sports spaces

THE MINISTRY of Finance has said that it will provide the local governments with subsidies to encourage them to open more large-scale public sports facilities to the public for free or at a low price. Guangming Daily comments:

Shuttle bus apps are internet-tailored services

CAR-HAILING APPS have long been popular, but the latest trend is for apps that allow users to book a seat on a shuttle bus. Beijing News comments:

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Sino-Russian ties backbone of SCO

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Qingdao, Shandong province, on June 9-10 is of great practical significance, as the SCO has played a major role in restoring and maintaining peace and security in the region since its establishment in 2001.

Give 'grand-parenting' elders their due

Due to the drastic social changes brought about by urbanization and the emergence of nuclear families, an increasing number of senior citizens have to migrate to major cities far from their hometown to take care of their grandchildren. In fact, theirs is a new migration phenomenon in China.

Outcome remains as uncertain as Trump-Kim summit itself

Even with just one week to go, there are still doubts whether US President Donald Trump and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un would ultimately hold their planned summit in Singapore on June 12. On Tuesday, the US said preparations for the June 12 summit in Singapore are going well. But what will the planned Trump-Kim summit yield is as uncertain as the summit itself.

No matter how famous, everyone has to pay tax

The exorbitant salary of celebrities in China's entertainment sector has always been a source of public complaints, not only because it reflects the widening wealth gap in society, but also because such income has often been made illegally, through "hidden industry rules".

US playing zero-sum game

The United States tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Europe, Mexico and Canada that came into effect on Friday, drew a heated response from Europe, Canada and Mexico and promises of retaliatory actions against US exports.