Transient workers deserve respect

A photo that went viral on social media platforms, captioned as homeless migrant workers sleeping outdoors on a roadside in the freezing cold of Beijing, which coincides with the city's 40-day crackdown on rental homes that are potential fire hazards, has been identified as one from the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.

Mosque attack suggests IS aims to make Sinai Peninsula its new base

ON FRIDAY, at least 305 people died when terrorists attacked a Sufi mosque in the Sinai Peninsula. So far, no organization has claimed responsibility. However, the Islamic State is the main suspect. According to Egypt's state prosecutor, militants flying the Islamic State group's black banner had surrounded the mosque and massacred the worshippers during weekly Friday prayers. Ifeng.com comments:

Tariff cuts to benefit more than just consumers

THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE announced on its official website that the average tariff rates of 187 kinds of daily consumption goods will be temporarily lowered from 17.3 percent to 7.7 percent since Dec 1. Beijing News comments:

Strict standards required to keep safe watch on kids

IN ORDER TO protect their children's safety, many parents buy smart watches that allow them to track their kids' whereabouts and make telephone calls for them. Yet there are reports that the smart watches can be hacked, threatening the children's safety. Hbnews.cn comments:

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New era diplomacy to strengthen ties with CEE countries

Editor's Note: Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Hungary and participation in the Sixth China-Central and Eastern Europe Leaders' Meeting from Nov 26-29 are important diplomatic moves after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which will promote China-CEE cooperation in the framework of"16+1" mechanism. Six scholars share their views on the issue with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

China starts 3rd phase of 5G tests

China has started the third phase of 5G technology research and development tests, ahead of schedule, as the country accelerates steps to gain a lead in the race toward commercializing the next-generation communication technology.

Firms banking on Black Friday sales

Major cross-border e-commerce players are betting big on Black Friday, the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States, to boost Chinese online purchases overseas.

Nation inks 25 deals with Ontario

China and Canada's Ontario province have inked 25 deals worth almost C$600 million ($472 million), mainly in technology, e-commerce, finance and healthcare sectors, as the two countries continue to deepen economic and trade ties.

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Tencent to set up fintech lab in Xiongan

Technology giant to create innovation platform, digitize medical services

Auchan move may prompt Carrefour rethink

A partnership between French retailer Auchan and internet giant Alibaba could push Carrefour further behind in China and could even persuade its new boss to pull out of the country.