Real driver of recovery

2012-01-12 08:06:28

The harsh realities of the global economy have only strengthened people's awareness that developing the real economy is the only way to ensure a solid foundation for a sustainable economic recovery.

Blame game no help to US

2012-01-11 08:07:28

Make no mistake, getting tougher on China is simply not the way to get serious about a lasting US recovery.

Who pays for wage rises?

2012-01-11 08:07:28

Raising the minimum wage not only eases wealth inequalities, it also promotes consumption and forces enterprises to improve their management.

Neighbor's well-timed visit

2012-01-10 08:22:29

The on-going visit to China by The President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Lee Myung-bak, has come at an important time.

Best practical standards

2012-01-10 08:22:29

There should be no question that school buses should be the safest possible.

US' shift in strategy

2012-01-09 07:59:18

The new defense policy outlined by President Barack Obama and other top US military officials, marks an adjustment of the US' defense structure in an era of austerity and a shift in its strategic priorities.

Eradicate healthcare tumor

2012-01-09 07:59:18

The government should consider ways to increase the income of medical workers and at least guarantee that the reform will not reduce their income. That is as important as the adoption of the DRG system.

Integrating rural urbanites

2012-01-06 08:02:50

For decades, as the population has migrated from rural to urban areas for work, there have been calls for these farmer-workers to be put on an equal footing with urban residents.

Support for Myanmar

2012-01-06 08:02:50

China attaches great importance to the healthy progress of bilateral relations, and pays close attention to developments in Myanmar.

Easier ticket buying

2012-01-05 08:05:34

It is expected that the railways will handle about 235 million trips during the 40 days, 13.5 million more trips than the Spring Festival period last year.

Gulf talks imperative

2012-01-05 08:05:34

The tensions simmering in the Gulf show no sign of easing as we enter the new year, if anything they threaten to boil over.

Spending on education

2012-01-04 07:37:33

We share the resolve the minister of education showed in his report to the NPC on Dec 28 that the country's financial expenditure in education should reach the target of 4 percent of GDP this year.