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Securing lifelines for disaster  2010-08-17 07:47:40

The recent calamities not only caused casualties, but also triggered emergency relief intended to address the life-threatening problems of survivors.


Moving toward multipolar world  2010-08-12 07:52:59

The suggestion that global power is now shifting from the West to the East is at best a half-truth and therefore misleading.


Adopting the right approach  2010-08-11 07:53:41

Kan's remarks have come at a time of heightened tensions in the region after the controversial US-ROK joint military exercises, which has followed the alleged torpedoing of a ROK warship by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in March.


US, Israel and the Iran question  2010-08-10 07:57:46

Speculation has been rife for some time now over a possible US and/or Israel attack on Iran to stop its nuclear program. But an attack on Iran will certainly not be a simple mission.


Preparing future young athletes  2010-08-09 07:55:28

When the first Olympic Games of the modern era opened in Athens in 1896 with just 241 competitors and few spectators, its future was not as assured as hindsight would now suggest.


Coming closer to Cancun  2010-08-09 07:55:28

Climate change negotiators in Bonn prepare to unify positions at Tianjin before heading to a likely yearend deal in Mexico.


Absurdity of US human rights argument  2010-08-05 07:48:11

Thanks to US President Barack Obama and his "smart power" strategy, the US projected a better image to the world for a while. But soon the "great nation" returned to unilateralism over human rights and other matters.


Theirs is still an uncertain future  2010-08-03 08:02:48

US-Russian relations seem to have improved over the past few months, with the two countries taking measures to make a success of the "fresh start" that US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promised a year ago.


Take climate warnings seriously  2010-08-02 08:08:24

Negotiators at Bonn must analyze and act to mitigate damage caused to developing nations by extreme weather patterns


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.


Debate: US-ROK drill  2010-07-26 08:27:17

Does the joint military exercise presage troubled times ahead? Will tensions between the ROK and the DPRK ease or will they lead to a conflict? Two experts, a Chinese and an ROK national, enlighten us with their thoughts.


Positive change in US nuke strategy  2010-07-21 07:53:10

In its 2010 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), issued in April, the United States has reassessed the changes in the international nuclear security environment and said it would "seek peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons".


Double standards in nuke cooperation  2010-07-19 07:56:23

The civil nuclear cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Chinese companies has attracted wide attention, with some countries even questioning the legality of the deal.


Cheonan case: UN vague as usual  2010-07-14 07:55:57

Besides, the Cheonan accident is more of a political issue than judicial question. And the international community has always lacked authoritative jurisdiction, making it difficult to resolve such issues.


Consumption tax raise hit prospects  2010-07-13 07:59:45

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) suffered a major blow after winning just 44 seats in the nation's Upper House elections on July 11, far short of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's target of 54. A total of 121 seats were being contested by the party in the election.


Tough task for DPJ  2010-07-13 07:59:45

Ruling coalition's poor showing in Japan's Upper House poll means no end in sight for political wrangling


G8 must make way for new system  2010-07-07 07:54:12

Over the years, there has been a crescendo of voices from the US and the EU urging that large emerging economies such as India and China be "responsible stakeholders in the international system".


How can Asia raise its pitch at G20  2010-07-06 07:59:22

The group was self appointed as the "premier forum for international economic cooperation", but there remain important questions related to membership, legitimacy, and agenda that need to be addressed.


Colombia: an example of the role of governments  2010-07-05 16:22:20

I arrived at Medellin International Airport coming from Boston excited because it was a first trip to Colombia.


The high cost of cheap fashion  2010-07-03 07:56:13

I confess: I do it, too. Like most Western women, I do it regularly, and it is a guilty pleasure every time.


Coming face to face with Facebook  2010-07-02 07:50:36

Navigating the Global Food System  2010-06-25 09:18:15

EU may find a way out even this time  2010-06-24 07:39:46

Join hands to save nature  2010-06-21 07:51:58

Japan in politics of confusionjapa  2010-06-10 09:30:39

Let World Cup empower African women  2010-06-08 07:46:54

Debate: BRIC  2010-06-07 07:58:44
Debate

Is there too much craze over iPad2?

Since iPad2 went on sale in China on May 6, hundreds of iPad fans and scalpers queued up overnight at almost every Apple store. The craze even led to a violent incident in Sanlitun, Beijing. Do you think iPad2 is worth the hassle?

Reports

'Ant tribe' growing: Survey

Beijing - Dressed in a crisp suit, Li Zhirui, sitting on the window seat of a Beijing bus, silently gazes at the European-style villas, luxury cars and illuminated shopping malls as they pass him by.