Beijing can make life more convenient for all residents

While reading a Beijing newspaper, two stories at the bottom of a page caught my attention.

• More foreign visitors present more positive China stories
• Efforts to conserve Sanjiangyuan paying off
• New eldercare hubs needed to better serve rural residents

China aspires to become a superpower of global peace

The past few days have proved that China is an honest and unbiased peace broker — the latest examples being its efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine, and between Israel and Palestine.

• US leaders should reflect on their hate speeches
• EU should not demonize Orban's peace efforts
• NATO chief's nuclear saber-rattling threatens mankind

Consultation, not a trade war, will settle bilateral disputes

The trade friction between the United States and China does not signify a tipping point in the Sino-US relationship, experts have said, even though the two countries have slapped tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods.

• Heed the call of students for safe drinking water, hygienic toilets
• Kentucky governor sets an example for rest of US to follow in trade with China
• US agriculture says we just can't take any more

First remove the log from your own eye

Americans are now blaming a host of social ills－stagnant wages, de-industrialization, inequality－even obesity and drug addiction－on globalization. More to the point, politicians and pundits of all stripes are blaming China. But most of the bad stuff that has happened in the US economy has little to do with globalization or China. Instead, it is caused by bad domestic economic policies followed over the last 30 years.

• Phase one deal benefits China, US and world
• Securities reform backs real economy, savers
• Building civilization, fighting poverty in rural China

Season of super savings for veteran Singles Day shopper

I've already made my list and checked it twice－my shopping list, that is, for Singles Day, which traditionally falls on Nov 11 each year.

• Seeding a lifelong love of autumnal 'super fruit'
• 'Love nang' a souvenir of affection from heart of Xinjiang
• Learning to celebrate cultural differences in birthdays

Clarity, unity drives China dsepite western reports

In the aftermath of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, one could walk away from the milestone event noticing a pointed unity and clarity of message. Not strictly among the assembled delegates — though there was plenty to be had in that case as well.

• 'Rigid'? 'Inflexible'? China's pandemic policy is changing
• US' self-destructive China policies endanger fragile peace
• Pelosi's visit brings world closer to the brink

Neighbors must make concerted efforts to fully embrace treaty

Premier Li Keqiang has officially invited his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe to visit China from Thursday to Saturday. It will be the first official visit to China by a Japanese prime minister in seven years.

• US may have scuppered Abe's bid to attract more tourists
• Japan tests China's red line in S China Sea
• Stable ties will help China and Japan to address regional issues

Weigh pros and cons before randomly using AI technology

AI can raise productivity and expand GDP, but it can also render non-adaptive workers jobless.

• Xin Zhiming
• Shared bikes perfect example of win-win mode of transport

Strikes against Syria unwarranted

Since the outbreak of the "Arab Spring" seven years ago, much has changed in the political and security landscape in the Middle East. What has not changed is the fact that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains persona non grata for the United States and its allies

• Trump will realize folly after tasting bitter fruit of the seed he has sown
• Protectionism out of step with the times
• New TPP deal is a blow to US trade protectionism

We must not limit artificial intelligence through our own flawed thinking

• Metal-absorbing plants powering eco-friendly mining industry
• Chinese app innovators influence worldwide tech culture
• China to play pivotal role in global biodiversity push