China part of the solutions not part of Brazil's problems

In his inaugural address on Tuesday, Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro elaborated on domestic problems as he vowed to rescue South America's largest and most populous country from "corruption, criminality and ideological submission "during his term. "We will re-establish order," he declared.

CPTPP another unmistakable sign Washington barking up wrong tree

THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESSIVE Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) went into effect on Sunday. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Message must be delivered that ivory is banned

CHINA COMPLETELY BANNED the processing and selling of ivory and ivory products on Jan 1, 2018. Yet sales of ivory products have not been totally eliminated one whole year after the ban. Beijing News comments:

Kim's speech offers hope peninsula progress won't stall

Editor's note: In his New Year speech, Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, stressed Pyongyang's determination for a denuclearized peninsula - the DPRK will not make or test nuclear weapons - and that he is ready for a second meeting with US President Donald Trump anytime. Beijing News comments on Wednesday:

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Forty years of evolving Sino-US ties

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States. In the last 40 years, China and the US have become so economically interdependent due to their growing common interests that it would be very difficult for either to boost its economic growth without the other.

Internet of cities can help build smart cities

Today, cities are home to 55 percent of the world's population. By 2050, the number is expected to reach 68 percent - that is, 2.5 billion more people would be living in cities. Among countries with the fastest pace of urbanization, China will have another 255 million urban dwellers by 2050.

Chinese culture vital to exchanges across the Straits in the new era

Chinese culture has always been a basis and driving force of cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation. In the new era, Chinese culture will keep playing an essential role in uniting compatriots from both sides of the Straits to work together to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

China, US should build on what's been achieved so far

The start of a new year always generates fresh hopes and expectations, and this year is no exception. The leaders of China and the United States have fueled the seasonal sense of anticipation by raising hopes that the tensions between the two countries will be eased.

Tsai ought to abide by reality island is part of one China

It should be clear to everybody why Taiwan and its leadership are in such an embarrassing position when it comes to the island's relationship with the Chinese mainland.

Four major phases have supported globalization of Chinese companies

CHINA HAS BEEN A MAIN SUPPORTER of economic globalization since it launched reform and opening-up 40 years ago. And during the process, Chinese enterprises have accelerated their integration into the global market, which has strengthened China's connection with the rest of the world. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Missing court materials case must be solved

IN DECEMBER 2017, the Supreme People's Court made its final verdict on a case involving disputes over ownership of a coal mine in Shaanxi province. However, according to a recent report all the materials relating to the case have been "lost". Beijing News comments: