Contribution to global fight against poverty

Thursday is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which was introduced to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide. As countries reflect on what has been achieved and what needs to be done, China has enough reason to be proud of what it has contributed to the global efforts in this regard.

Washington's missile plan reckless

If there is still any doubt over China's resolve to safeguard its national security, especially when it is under direct threat on its doorstep, listen again to Fu Cong.

Twitter reveals China-bashing orthodoxy in US

LEBRON JAMES said in an interview that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey "wasn't educated" before he sent his tweet in support of the Hong Kong protesters. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

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70-year friendship growing stronger

This year is the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia and the 25th anniversary of the renewal of the Treaty on Friendly Relations and Cooperation between the two countries. Mongolia was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the People's Republic China, doing so on Oct 16, 1949. The two countries upgraded their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2014.

End to undergraduates' cushy lives

Editor's Note: The Ministry of Education issued guidelines on reforming college education to improve the quality of graduates on Saturday. They include canceling qingkao, the make-up exams held right before graduation. Two experts share their views on this issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

US lawmakers make fools of themselves passing HK act

The passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act on Tuesday by the US House of Representatives is both dangerous and laughable.

Samsung still has strong presence in China

Editor's Note: This month, Samsung Electronics closed its last handset factory in Huizhou, Guangdong province, which was its first plant in China. 21st Century Business Herald comments:

Lam offers bold view for the future

As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is striving to overcome its biggest challenge since its return to the motherland, all eyes were on Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's third Policy Address on Wednesday, specifically on how the policy blueprint can help end the current turmoil.

US lawmakers should keep their color-hued noses out of Hong Kong

The People's Republic of China makes no secret about its sensitivity to foreign intervention in its internal affairs.

House's motion unprincipled jingoism

The US House of Representatives' Canada-related motion once again proves that the US has no equal when it comes to employing a double standard.

Macao's proposed 'Nasdaq' complementary exchange

THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF MACAO HAS ANNOUNCED that a feasibility study on building an offshore renminbi securities market in the special administrative region is being conducted by an international consultancy firm. The Beijing News comments: