More than just a mirror
2011-12-16 08:12:11
The rising cacophony of micro blogs shows the willingness of the ruling party and the government to accept this new media as a barometer of the times.
In close communication
2011-12-15 08:03:00
Before the real story of the recent clash between Chinese fishermen and coast guards of the Republic of Korea (ROK) can be uncovered, China's response to the incident has been appropriate.
Building on the past
2011-12-15 08:03:00
After decades of modernization, Beijing is starting to pay more attention to protecting its cultural heritage; but which sites should be preserved or restored, and how, has become a subject of much debate.
A matter of resolve
2011-12-14 07:56:29
The question of who should fund school buses is still dangling in the air, despite the central government's reiteration that financial support will come from the coffers of both central and local governments.
Green way to go
2011-12-14 07:56:29
Unfortunately China, which was once known as the "kingdom of bicycles", has become one of the most hostile places for cyclists.
Mekong patrols begin
2011-12-13 07:09:31
The launching of joint patrols on the Mekong River by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand over the weekend is the initial result of the quartet's efforts to increase security and stability along the waterway.
Resources for rural areas
2011-12-13 07:09:31
They live and work in the cities. They pay taxes in cities. Some even grow up in cities. But no matter how hard they work they are still treated differently from other urban residents.
Benefits of membership
2011-12-12 08:00:33
Instead of the vulnerable victim some pessimistically anticipated, China has benefited tremendously from its integration with the rest of the world. And its accession to the WTO has not just benefited China.
Cautious policy needed
2011-12-12 08:00:33
Policymakers charting China's monetary and fiscal policies for 2012 at the Central Economic Work Conference should not ignore the strong headwinds blowing both inside and outside the country.
Enforce ban on smoking
2011-12-09 08:41:26
China urgently needs a law on smoking control. It is not only the basic requirement for China to fulfill its promises and obligations under the WHO framework convention, but would also serve as an opportunity to transform China's tobacco industry.
Plan for safe medicines
2011-12-09 08:37:20
The plan approved by the State Council on Wednesday is meant to plug loopholes in the monitoring and supervision of pharmaceutical companies so that all medicines meet the national standards by 2015.
Air purification needed
2011-12-08 08:04:17
A proper indicator of air pollution, such as the amount of PM2.5 in the air, should be adopted, as particles of that size or less in diameter have the most serious long-term health effects.
