Construction problems
2010-09-11 07:40:55
The real estate sector has become one of the main drivers of China's economic growth but not all property developers and construction material makers would pass the honesty test. The quality of homes being built is important not just for homebuyers, but also for the healthy development of the industry and the country's progress.
Puzzling Pentagon to blame for bilateral ties
2010-09-11 07:40:55
The Pentagon has sent mixed messages to Beijing on Sino-American military ties.
Competitive countries
2010-09-11 07:40:55
For many developing countries, climbing even a notch on the global ranking list is worth celebrating. Going by that practice, China should be celebrating its rise from the 29th to the 27th position in the just released global competitiveness report of Switzerland-based World Economic Forum (WEF) for 2009.
Teachers' Day
2010-09-10 07:44:04
What Teachers' Day means to teachers and students should never be a problem, but now, the question of whether teachers should accept gifts, or even cash, from students' parents has become a subject of discussion, both online and in the print media, prior to Teachers' Day today.
Water problems
2010-09-10 07:44:04
Water deficiency is no new topic for us. Nor is water pollution. However, the most serious problem, in our opinion, is the way the potential harm is being neglected.
Healthy diet
2010-09-10 07:44:04
Beijing's decision to start monitoring its residents' nutrition and health is commendable. The step is aimed at reducing food-related chronic diseases to a minimum. The health department should do more in this vein and offer people intensive lifestyle education.
Diaoyu Islands
2010-09-09 08:02:43
To avoid further escalation of tension and head-on confrontation, Japan should immediately release the Chinese fishing boat and its captain, illegally held in detention off the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea.
Automobile emissions
2010-09-09 08:02:43
Environment officials said about 10 percent of Chinese cities suffer from serious air pollution and motor vehicles are the main pollutant source in most of the cities.
Unearthed relics
2010-09-09 08:02:43
How to keep unearthed cultural relics as intact in shape and color as they were when buried underground has been a challenge for China's archaeology. Technological breakthroughs will be a boon to archaeological discoveries in the years to come.
Young netizens need a safe environment
2010-09-08 07:28:12
China has the largest pool of young Internet users in the world. China Internet Network Information Center reports that there were more than 4.2 million Internet users under the age of 10 by the end of June 2010, accounting for 1.1 percent of the nation's total netizens. And the number of teen Internet surfers has doubled since 2008.
Activating investment
2010-09-08 07:28:12
As more than 1,500 overseas investors and policymakers are gathering in Xiamen, Fujian province in East China, seeking effective solutions for sustainable and environmentally friendly investment, the on-going Second World Investment Forum (WIF) is expected to shed light into the post-crisis global economy.
