Having most netizens does not mean China has the best internet technology

THE NUMBER OF NETWORK users in China was 802 million by June 30 - 57.7 percent of the total population - among whom 788 million surf online using smartphones, China Internet Network Information Center said in its 42nd survey report, released on Monday. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Strong lineup in bid to curb online lotteries

THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, together with 11 other central departments, recently issued a notice that forbids any unauthorized lottery sales online. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Military trust key to better Sino-Indian ties

Defense Minister Wei Fenghe's ongoing four-day visit to India, which started on Tuesday, marks another major step forward in efforts by the two countries to rebuild trust between the two militaries, one year after a 73-day military standoff in Donglang.

Promoting shared sense of belonging

RESIDENTS FROM HONG KONG, Macao and Taiwan who have lived on the Chinese mainland for more than six months will be able to apply for mainland residence permits from the start of next month. People's Daily comments:

US plan deals blow to fight against global warming

There have been record high temperatures throughout many parts of the world this summer and the oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic has started to break up for the first time on record. However, instead of spurring it to make greater efforts to fight climate change, the government of the United States is dismantling President Barack Obama's 2015 Clean Power Plan so it can revive the US coal industry.

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Russia, Central Asia accept BRI gainful

The ancient Silk Road once linked China with Central Asia and Russia, as well as Europe. In the 21st century, Central Asian countries have established even closer economic and trade ties with China. In fact, a series of medium-and long-term economic development strategies devised by the Central Asian countries have much in common with the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, and thus have created ample room and good opportunities for strategic cooperation.

Kentucky governor sets an example for rest of US to follow in trade with China

From Iowa farms to Capitol Hill, the anxiety over a looming trade war between China and the United States continues unabated, as the Office of the US Trade Representative started a six-day hearing on Monday on a new round of proposed tariffs on Chinese goods.

Dual-track approach to treat housing ills

Many people believe housing prices are increasing rapidly because the People's Bank of China has printed a lot more currency notes than needed. But the fact is the other way round: The booming property market has generated the need for more currency notes.

Shameless plugging of brand by swimmer harms team's image

SPORTS COMPETITIONS have rules that the athletes have to abide by. All athletes and officials have to abide by the rules about team uniforms. However, Chinese athlete Sun Yang, who won gold in the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming contest in the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, chose to wear the tracksuit of a brand with which he has a contract rather than the official teamwear at the medal ceremony. Beijing News comments:

More public housing would reduce rents

THE SHARP RISE IN HOUSING RENTS in some cities this summer has overtaken the growth of local residents' disposable incomes by a large margin, causing wide concern. Economic Information Daily comments:

No breathing space for Taiwan's 'independence'

Just hours after Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen landed on the island on her return from a trip to two Latin American countries, another, El Salvador, cut its "diplomatic relations" with Taipei, switching them to Beijing.