Canberra can reboot relations by showing fresh mindset

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne's visit to China, which starts on Wednesday, is clearly a positive move taken by the two sides to reset bilateral ties. With a new government taking office in Canberra in August, the two countries are now in a better position to mend broken fences and recalibrate their cooperation.

Loan companies exploit generation gap on spending

Editor's note: At an economy and finance forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, last week, former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan warned that the loan industry was fueling the excessive consumption of some young people in China. China Youth Daily comments:

New standard will hopefully put an end to poisonous playgrounds

A NEW COMPULSORY NATIONAL STANDARD on the synthetic paving materials for primary and middle school playgrounds came into force on Thursday. Shenzhen Evening comments:

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Shanghai's trade role is key, Xi says

China will capitalize on the role of Shanghai and surrounding areas in opening up, President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo in the city on Monday.

Officials, executives hail opening-up as pivotal for equitable development

Government officials and business executives hailed the role of opening-up in driving trade and empowering nations, saying it is pivotal to accelerating inclusive, equitable and sustainable development.

Media, think tanks 'should boost trust'

Representatives from media, think tanks and businesses said at a forum on Monday they have an increasingly important role to play in explaining the new era of globalization to the public, as well as to decision-makers, and informing them about the possible consequences of trade protectionism and unilateralism.

OECD head: New tech drives prosperity

More efforts are needed to embrace free trade, foster open markets and boost the innovation and technological progress of countries and regions around the world, according to government leaders, business executives and experts from home and abroad.

Experts say enhanced efforts can optimize economy

Experts on Monday called for enhanced efforts to revitalize free trade and optimize the investment environment to inject sustained energy into the world economy.

UK firms open arms to 'unique platform'

Companies in the United Kingdom have embraced the inaugural China International Import Expo in an effort to hedge against uncertainties as the country prepares to leave the European Union, industry insiders say.

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Mind-blowing robotics show high-tech potential

Robots may not yet be folding burritos or frying kung pao chicken, but they can slowly wheel up to your table, deliver a plate of fried rice, and wish you bon appetite in a low, mechanical tone.