A new SCO 'milestone' in the making

The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit aims to deepen regional cooperation in order to overcome the political, economic and security challenges created by the fast changing regional situation. To achieve the goal, the SCO member countries will work on a five-year outline for the implementation of the Treaty of Long-Term Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation and formulate a three-year program of cooperation to fight the three evil forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism.

Mutual trust key to peaceful South China Sea

Since the second half of 2016, the situation in the South China Sea has been changing for the better, moving from confrontation to cooperation. In this process, China and ASEAN members are stepping up negotiation on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, and pushing forward discussions on practical cooperation, crisis management and confidence building, which actually began before 2016. This is a very positive development and will help maintain regional peace and stability.

Partnership between EU and US is no longer rosy

Is the United States still the "closest partners, friends and allies" of the European Union?

US and Chinese militaries need more mutual trust

There was more bickering between China and the United States at the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend.

Actions to maintain healthy trade ties must be reciprocal

Patience often prevails over force when confronting a problem. Many difficulties that cannot be overcome in one go can be overcome when tackled little by little. It is such an approach that is hopefully paying dividends in the economic and trade talks between China and the United States.

Abe fears being sidelined as DPRK peace process gathers momentum

US President Donald Trump is known for his unpredictability, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responds to this with constancy.

Internet companies fighting for limited time of online users

TENCENT AND TOUTIAO, two domestic internet giants, reportedly took each other to court on Friday, claiming unfair competition. Both asked each other to apologize and provide compensation. Beijing News comments:

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Strengthening security of strategic importance

Editor's Note: Three People's Liberation Army officers delivered speeches on Friday and Saturday at the 17th International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Excerpts follow:

Cooperation key to regional security

How can we guarantee security in the Asia-Pacific?

Indian Ocean big enough for China, India

In recent years, Sino-Indian military relations have advanced in tandem with the advance of state-to-state relations. And high-level visits, defense and security consultations, border cooperation, joint drills and personnel training have taken place. Ever since 2007, the ministries of defense of the two countries have held eight rounds of defense and security talks. The two countries' militaries have conducted six joint drills on counter-terrorism named "Hand-in-Hand".

Joint efforts help maintain peace in Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean has become increasingly important to China with its rise. The strategic interests of China in the Indian Ocean can be found in the following areas.