The official micro blog or weibo of the People's Liberation Army Air Force has sparked a heated discussion online by posting a piece of news saying the air force's planes have flown on routes and over areas which they had never flown before.
The international community is keeping a close eye on the Korean Peninsula situation as Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in pays a four-day state visit to China, especially because Pyongyang's Korean Central News Agency termed the just concluded US-ROK military drill a "projected war rehearsal" that will push the already acute situation on the peninsula to "the brink of nuclear war".
The National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner, has stepped in to coordinate the major natural gas suppliers to stabilize prices and ensure an adequate supply to cope with rising demand in northern China.
Tax cuts masquerading as tax reform are the best way to describe the thrust of Washington’s latest policy gambit. The case is largely political — namely, the urgency of a Republican Congress to deliver a legislative victory for a Republican president. The consequences, however, are ultimately economic — and, unsurprisingly, likely to be far worse than the politicians are willing to admit.
The past 5 years: China's global leadership By Michael Murphy
In taking the China Daily survey, acknowledging China's greatest accomplishments over the past 5 years, I'm reminded of what I believe is China's greatest accomplishment. Especially as I see so many things in West unraveling and regressing, China has stepped up as the global leader for the world.
Getting stared at in China: Cultural curiosity, globalization and racism By Ari James
While I cannot speak for all foreigners, I can, however, seek to critique and expand upon my own experiences in a global context.
The smartphone - Indispensable to life in China
How a brave girl grabbed happiness with her own hands By Amjed
My wife is a very conservative Chinese girl. We met for the first time six years ago when she was just 18 years old and I was 22 at that time. I found her to be a beautiful and wonderful woman.
Not all share bike riders embrace the sharing concept By Zhu Min
Last weekend, I was hanging out downtown with a friend and my sister. We were walking through a public spare when all of a sudden a heated argument between a student and a middle-aged woman arrested our attention.
Can your child go to Harvard? By Michael Murphy
When I arrived in Zhengzhou on August 25, 2011, I planned to stay a year. I was going to go back to my comfortable home in the USA and just chalk up another wonderful place I'd been to the more than 20 countries I'd already visited. However, after just one month, my eyes were opened to something that I didn't expect. It has caused me to stay here more than 5.5 years now.
SHORT-HIRE BIKE GIANTS MOBIKE AND OFO have dismissed reports accusing the two of misappropriating the deposits riders pay to use their dockless, GPS-enabled Mobike and Ofo bikes.
Northern China has long been plagued by smoggy weather, especially in winter when heating is supplied, and they have a deep longing for cleaner air. That explains why residents in the region have warmly welcomed the top authorities' promotion of natural gas as a substitute for coal.
Despite being a Muslim, I look forward to this time of year to share the jovial activities of Christmas and New Year's with my fellow human beings, regardless of their religious beliefs.
