When 'better angels of nature' lead
2012-02-10 08:07:19
Leaders should be viewed less in terms of heroic command than as encouraging participation throughout an organization, group, country or network.
Ups and downs of renminbi
2012-02-09 08:11:03
Though the renminbi has since returned to its previous trajectory of slow appreciation, the episode may have signaled a permanent change in the pattern of the exchange rate's movement.
Despite optimism, still a long road ahead
2012-02-09 08:11:03
Catching the trend The Economist published a special section on China in its Jan 28 issue, the first time in six decades that it has devoted a separate section to a single country.
A visit of great potential
2012-02-09 08:11:03
The agenda for Chinese Vice-President Xi's visit to Washington will be packed with discussion of important issues.
Festival puts inequality in focus
2012-02-09 08:11:03
If China really wants to boost consumption, it should take measures to improve incomes of lower earners and invest more in rural areas.
At last, some good news from Iran
2012-02-08 07:59:16
US President Barack Obama said on Sunday that a military attack against Iran was fraught with risks and that he preferred a diplomatic resolution to dispel the war clouds gathering over the Gulf.
For a smooth sailing abroad
2012-02-08 07:59:16
The abductions of Chinese workers in Sudan and Egypt have heightened concern over the safety of Chinese nationals living or traveling abroad.
Growing importance of social innovation
2012-02-08 07:59:16
After over 30 years of development and social transformation, China now has a completely new social pattern.
Unwavering commitment
2012-02-08 07:59:16
Xi's visit will consolidate the existing mechanisms, and further expand bilateral cultural cooperation.
Let us join hands to make Internet safe
2012-02-07 08:23:46
With the Safer Internet Day being observed on Feb 7, it's time for more countries to join hands and make concerted efforts to enhance Internet safety.
Managing US-China ties
2012-02-07 08:23:46
Former US president Richard Nixon's week-long visit to China in 1972 concluded with publication of the Shanghai Communiqu.
Support necessary for private sector
2012-02-07 08:23:46
Editor's notes: In mid-January, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce published a report on the development of the country's private sector during the past year.
