Edgy for now but not forever
2010-07-30 07:54:28
But the chances of a military conflict between the US and China are slim because the two countries' ties are no longer guided by security concerns alone. The US and China have entered an era of interdependence, and economics, military and politics are the three main areas of their concern.
Respect development rights
2010-07-30 07:54:28
While the world is slowly starting to recover from the worst economic recession in over half a century, China, one of the chief contributors to the rebound, is once again being targeted by the politicians and media outlets of some Western nations.
Yuan and absurdity of US demand
2010-07-29 07:50:04
The conventional wisdom is that once the value of the yuan is increased, the US trade deficit with China would start falling. This rationale has prompted many Americans to push for further, faster revaluation of the yuan even after China changed its currency policy.
Taking disaster prevention seriously
2010-07-29 07:50:04
A string of natural disasters has ravaged the mainland, from the serious southwestern drought early this year to the Yushu earthquake in April and widespread floods at present. These have tested the will of the Chinese.
Time to counter US ploys
2010-07-29 07:50:04
The Obama administration adjusted Washington's Southeast Asian policy in an attempt to cozy up to ASEAN countries. The US is trying to strengthen its influence in the region so as to contain China by interfering with the ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
End of automotive mobility not far off
2010-07-29 07:50:04
In the modern world, we cherish our freedom and individuality. And, as automobile advertisers have long understood, few experiences make us feel more liberated than a fast ride with the top down.
Building a new economic order
2010-07-28 08:00:40
Before we talk about our role in a new economic order, we have to achieve consensus on what the new economic order will look like after the financial crisis.
Business is not the same in China
2010-07-28 08:00:40
Why has China succeeded so spectacularly in the span of just three decades since the launch of Deng Xiaoping's economic reform?
Reduced carbon emissions, more growth
2010-07-28 08:00:40
One of the toughest challenges facing world development is how to promote economic growth and reduce emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, and confronting climate change.
Asia shouldn't be swayed by West
2010-07-27 07:56:33
In a recent column on the US Foreign Policy website, Christian Caryl writes: "The Cold War was scary enough. Now try to imagine a nuclear arms race between China and India." Well, for generations that have grown up after World War II, the Cold War was indeed a nightmare.
The silver lining of wage increase
2010-07-27 07:56:33
Notwithstanding all the hype over rising wages in China, it is entirely premature to declare an end to the global labor cost arbitrage that has long worked in China's favor.
Reforming public services
2010-07-27 07:56:33
The reform of public service institutions in China should be based on the nation's overall tendency toward a second transformation and reform aimed mainly at promoting equality and sustainable development in the coming five to 10 years.
