China's focus on peace, co-operation

A quote attributed to Mark Twain goes like this: A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. This time round, a US politician bragged about his country "rebuilding China" in front of the whole world contrary to the facts. The international community should be reminded of the truth.

US' move hangs a sword over Russia

Editor's note: On Saturday, facing a group of Republican Party supporters, US President Donald Trump said he would withdraw the United States from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. The latter responded on Sunday that it will take a series of countermeasures if the US does pull out. Two experts shared their views with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang:

US trying to milk a bull with steel tariffs

It is irresponsible and groundless for some people in the United States to attribute the difficulty the US steel industry faces to China's overcapacity and dumping. Indulging in turning China into a scapegoat without looking into problems intrinsic to the US steel industry is nothing but an ostrich policy. To impose punitive tariffs on China's steel exports will be to no avail in revitalizing the steel industry in the US.

Private enterprises vital for development

The role of the private sector can never be overestimated given the fact that it contributes 50 percent of the country's tax revenues, 60 percent of its gross domestic product, 70 percent of its technological innovations, 80 percent of its jobs and 90 percent of new jobs and enterprises.

Neighbors can push ties higher by embracing spirit of peace treaty

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's upcoming official visit to China, which is due to start on Thursday, is another strong signal that the two neighbors are seeking to turn a new page in their relations.

Capital's timely new action plan will bolster defense of blue sky

SOME PARTS OF NORTH CHINA have been enshrouded in smog since Saturday, the first serious air pollution the region has seen this year. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Travel website trick a ticket to oblivion

DOMESTIC ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY Mafengwo has reportedly been posting false customer comments on its official website. Chen Liteng, an analyst at Hangzhou-based think tank E-commerce Research Center, comments:

Friend or foe? That's not the right question

Editor's note: Zhang Weiwei, professor of China studies with Shanghai-based Fudan University, gave a speech on China-US relations at Harvard University on Oct 15. The following is a brief summary of his remarks:

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A near friend is better than a distant relative

Editor's note: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to visit China and meet Chinese leaders on Oct 25-27. This is the first official visit paid by Japanese Prime Minister in seven years, and it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship on Oct 23, 1978. What can we expect out of this visit? How can the two countries enhance ties? Five experts shared their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Asia and Europe work together to meet challenges

Editor's note: Xie Fuzhan, president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, delivered a speech at the Asia-Europe Economic Forum, which was held in Brussels, Belgium, on Oct 17-18. Excerpts follow: