To whom does Pacific Century belong?

2011-12-22 13:46:29

As the war in Iraq winds up, the Asian-Pacific region has gradually become the global strategic and economic center in the 21st century and will become the focus of US diplomatic strategy.

Govt must protect senior citizens

2011-12-22 08:40:20

An analysis of incidents targeting senior citizens shows they have fallen prey to swindlers because they are in search of a healthy life.

Actor turns out to be a criminal

2011-12-21 08:06:44

During his 13 years at large, Ji transformed himself from a migrant worker into an extra in TV dramas and then a prominent actor in popular TV series.

The tragedy US created in Iraq

2011-12-21 08:06:44

The US war in Iraq lasted nearly nine years in which about 4,500 American soldiers were killed and more than 30,000 injured.

China, ASEAN go beyond trade

2011-12-19 16:58:55

China-ASEAN relations, with their massive Free Trade Area in the limelight, have largely been touted in economic and trade facet, but the other side of the coin is a flourishing partnership in other areas.

Chance of RMB devaluation small

2011-12-19 16:48:17

Analysts said the latest declines in the RMB do not mean it will enter a phase of steady depreciation, and the end may come soon for a recent trend in which the RMB consistently declined in value to its lower limit.

The farce year-end reports are

2011-12-16 09:00:13

As the end of the year approaches, a search on popular online website Tabao with the key words "year-end report ghostwriting" shows up to 270 shops doing such business.

Not a middle-income nation

2011-12-16 08:12:11

The blue book on industrial competitiveness, released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) on Dec 12, says China has become a middle-income country, according to the World Bank.

Break of trust hurts charity

2011-12-15 09:01:28

Exaggerated stories of a child's hardship and suffering are likely to weaken people's trust and could force them not to believe even true stories.

How to take care of the needy

2011-12-15 08:03:00

The charm of a city is not the level of its tolerance, but the humanistic care and warmth it offers to disadvantaged groups.

A book that deserves attention

2011-12-14 07:56:29

A book written by two girl students that uses childish but humorous illustrations to "teach" children several dozen tricks on how to tackle their parents has become popular, says an article on qianlong.com.

Plea to change office timings

2011-12-14 07:56:29

The Beijing metro authorities have set limits on the number of passengers during rush hours to prevent overcrowding of trains. Companies have to adjust their working hours, too, says an article in Beijing Times.