Chance to show goodwill
2012-05-16 08:10:15
The first round of the regular consultations on the maritime security between China and Japan in Southeast China's Hangzhou is a positive attempt to deal with their dispute over the Diaoyu Islands.
Avoid a tragedy for all
2012-05-16 08:10:15
If policymakers in debt-laden countries cling to super-loose monetary policy as a way out, instead of fixing their structural problems, the shockwaves will come sooner and scarier than expected.
Drinking water standards
2012-05-15 08:01:20
Both urban and rural residents can expect to drink cleaner and healthier water with the introduction of new compulsory standards.
Mutual respect necessary
2012-05-15 08:01:20
After Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to attend the G8 meeting in the United States, US President Barack Obama will skip the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vladivostok.
Time ripe for FTA
2012-05-14 08:04:06
Close neighbors as they are, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea have no reason to seek far and wide for what lies close at hand.
Electricity price regime
2012-05-14 08:04:06
A three-tiered progressive pricing system for residential electricity use is to be implemented gradually nationwide.
Manila's antics costly
2012-05-11 08:06:10
Manila is only shooting itself in the foot with its antics. But it should know that China is fully prepared to respond to anything the Philippines might do to further escalate the dispute.
Conflict of interest
2012-05-11 08:06:10
The need to smoothen the way for anti-monopoly cases is well grounded amid mounting pressure for the Chinese government to scale back State-owned enterprises and promote more competition.
A dangerous delusion
2012-05-10 08:09:19
Since ancient times, our nation has deemed war the last resort in handling state-to-state relations. But Manila is living in a fantasy world if it mistakes our forbearance for timidity.
More military exchanges
2012-05-10 08:09:19
Liang's weeklong tour, which concludes on Thursday, is the first by a Chinese defense chief in nine years. His extensive schedule indicates Washington has attached great importance to the visit.
New leaders, common aim
2012-05-09 08:06:54
Beijing is looking forward to working with the new leaders of Russia and France to further advance its relations with the two countries.
Islands not for sale
2012-05-09 08:06:54
No matter how much money Shintaro Ishihara raises, China's islands are not for sale. Whether from a historical or legal perspective, the Diaoyu Islands incontrovertibly belong to China.
