Firefighters deserve more than sympathy

A PHOTO of a fireman having a rest after a long-distance running exercise in Fuzhou, Fujian province, which shows his back abraded and bleeding because of his breathing equipment, went viral after the man's colleagues posted it on social media, with many people expressing their sympathy. Beijing News comments:

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Sino-US trade deal won't harm farmers

Editor's note: China may increase the import of US agricultural products after several rounds of talks with the United States. If China does import more US agricultural products, what will be the impact on China's agricultural sector and how will it affect Chinese farmers? Two experts share their views with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

The importance of paying right amount of tax

The State Administration of Taxation, China's top tax authority, has told local tax authorities to thoroughly investigate alleged tax evasion by top celebrities in the film and television industry after an online post exposed the co-existence of "yin and yang" contracts in the entertainment sector. Many celebrities sign two contracts - one real with the real (higher) amount they receive, and the other with a lower payment and perks which they use to evade paying the due tax.

Italy, China know how to innovate, create, surprise

In 2017, Italy consolidated its path of full economic recovery, with positive growth also in terms of employment, export and share of global trade. Italy, as China, has gained a lot from going global in recent times: they both share the idea that the only way to fully reap the benefits of globalization while reducing the chances of any side-effect is through dialogue, consultation and mutual understanding. These three words, in fact, are the most useful tools in the international community's hands.

Kim and Trump can usher in an era of peace and prosperity

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump tweeted, "Meeting in Singapore with North Korea will hopefully be the start of something big ... we will soon see!"

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: