Continued housing volatility a sure bet
2010-01-04 07:48:52
Volatility in the housing market has long been known, but until now it has never been visible in so many places around the world at the same time.
Peaceful rise good for world
2010-01-04 07:48:23
"China's rise" has been the most frequently-used phrase in international relations over the past decade, according to foreign statistics.
Justice served right
2009-12-31 07:50:54
We feel sorry for the loss of any life, even those who deserve to be executed for their crimes. And the death of Akmal Shaikh, a British national who was executed on Tuesday, is no exception.
Asia's IMF?
2009-12-30 07:50:02
A foreign-currency reserve pool is to be officially created according to an agreement signed on Dec 28 by China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, and the Monetary Authority of Hong Kong.
Rebuilding the globe after double trouble
2009-12-30 07:51:24
Instead of being praised for being the first to have a substantial fiscal stimulus to regenerate domestic and global economic growth, China is now being blamed for maintaining the yuan's peg with the US dollar.
No fake praises needed
2009-12-30 07:50:02
Not all artists who performed at the Vienna Golden Hall are truly excellent. Not all "international prizes" are worth the acclaimed respect.
Reality check on the poor
2009-12-29 07:52:03
Helping the 40.07 million out of poverty is a challenging task, said the OPAD. It indeed is. But we would rather see them paint the picture grimmer.
The next step to save the earth
2009-12-29 07:52:03
Though the Copenhagen conference reconfirmed the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities", no concrete consensus was reached in terms of the global emissions reduction action after 2012 and relevant funds and technology support.
A matter of equality
2009-12-29 07:52:03
It may take a long time to bridge the income gap between rural and urban residents. But it should never take as much time for the authority to match equality in compensation for every concerned citizen.
Stimulus well spent
2009-12-28 07:43:43
We only hope the CCDI's so-far-so-good picture is and continues to be true throughout and, most ideally, beyond the 4-trillion-yuan package.
Association a trick of Dalai clique
2009-12-28 07:43:43
A signed article yesterday denounced the so-called "Han Chinese-Tibetan Friendship Association", saying that it was a new trick of the Dalai clique in an attempt to separate China.
Enforcement matters
2009-12-28 07:43:43
Despite a bombardment of publicity on the consequences of drunken driving, there is still a long way to go before such reckless acts can be minimized.
