US should mend ties
2011-11-30 07:46:26
The latest friendly fire incident in Pakistan has plunged the already strained relationship between the United States and Pakistan to a new low.
Spending on school buses
2011-11-29 07:54:13
It is good news that both the central and local governments will jointly fund school buses. But it is wishful thinking to believe that money alone will solve the problems once and for all.
Returns for small investors
2011-11-29 07:54:13
The new rule recently issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission is a welcome move that will help promote long-term value investing and the stable development of the market.
Hopes of Durban conference
2011-11-28 07:50:59
Despite the increasingly serious impact of global warming on our lives, major nations are reluctant to take the big step forward necessary to deal with the challenge of climate change.
A revealing list of writers
2011-11-28 07:50:59
China needs more such creative talent in its efforts to build its cultural strength. It also needs a more mature cultural industry that allows people to profit from their creative endeavors.
Think competitively
2011-11-25 08:08:36
US policymakers should stop blaming others for their problems.
Public anger hits the roof
2011-11-25 08:08:36
Part of the roof of the Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3 was ripped off. This is the second time it has been damaged by strong winds. The previous occasion was in December 2010.
Syria is not Libya
2011-11-24 08:01:07
The prolonged clashes between Syrian security forces and anti-government protesters, which broke out in March, have resulted in thousands of deaths, including civilians and soldiers.
Helping small businesses
2011-11-24 08:01:07
The administrative charges are priced and collected by the authorities to cover the administration costs. However, this system dates back to the planned economy era when government's fiscal revenue was much lower than that today.
Addressing climate change
2011-11-23 08:00:32
Whatever the outcome of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, which begins at the end of this month, China will spare no effort in fulfilling its plan to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Sangong expenditures
2011-11-23 08:00:32
Government spending on sangong has long been viewed by the public as a squandering of taxpayers' money and, due to the lack of openness and transparency, an area prone to corruption.
Further healthcare reform
2011-11-22 07:55:31
Vice-Premier Li Keqiang's visit to AIDS patients on Friday ahead of World AIDS Day on Dec 1 again shows the importance the government attaches to healthcare.
