Europe eyes potential of flying visits

Despite the threat of terrorist incidents, Chinese tourists continue to flock into European countries, and Chinese airlines have been responding to the demand by launching new direct flights to European destinations.

Four US-China dialogues already proving their worth

That the relationship between China and the United States comes under strain from time to time is most often a result of one of them misinterpreting the other's intentions.

Red line drawn for resigning officials

The country's top personnel authorities and relevant State agencies have jointly issued a document stipulating that civil servants must truthfully report to the authorities their new job when they decide to resign and they should not work for businesses that fall into their previous administrative jurisdiction within a given period of time.

Xi's guidance ensures Party can fulfill its vow

Building a moderately well-off society by 2020, just before the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and building a prosperous, modern socialist country by 2049, the 100th anniversary of the founding of New China, are the two centenary goals put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping as the Party's historical task and practical direction for the country to achieve the Chinese Dream.

Plan to produce a manufacturing powerhouse

One of the reasons the launch of Apple's iPhone 8 in China reportedly drew a muted reaction is Chinese consumers can now get much of what Apple offers in domestically developed smartphones, such as those manufactured by Xiaomi and Huawei.

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Inside the mind of a mass shooter

On Oct 1, according to police, Stephen Paddock opened fire on people attending a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, from an overlooking hotel, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500 others. Paddock, a 64-yearold former accountant with no criminal record, was ultimately found in his hotel room, dead, with some 23 guns, including more than 10 assault weapons. Police later found an additional 19 firearms, explosives, and several thousands of rounds of ammunition in Paddock's home. What the authorities have not found, however, is a motive.

Elderly key players in global development agenda

As the number of elderly in the Asia-Pacific region increases exponentially, we must seek new and innovative approaches to turn this demographic trend into an opportunity to help achieve the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Koike has thrown down the gauntlet to Abe and LDP

In Japan's 1994 general election, the Liberal Democratic Party was the biggest winner but failed to secure a majority. It formed a coalition government, for the first time, with its rival, the Social Democratic Party. Defeating the LDP candidate, the coalition partner's head Tomiichi Murayama was elected by the country's parliament as prime minister.

Japan reels after death revelation

TOKYO - Japan's public broadcaster on Friday apologized to the parents of a reporter who died of heart failure after logging 159 hours of overtime in a month.

Trump expected to decertify Iran nuclear deal, official says

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that he will decertify the landmark international deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, a senior administration official said on Thursday, in a step that potentially could cause the 2015 accord to unravel.

Nate takes aim at US, Mexico after killing 22

MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Tropical Storm Nate roared toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula after drenching Central America in rain that was blamed for at least 22 deaths, and forecasters said it could strengthen and reach the Gulf Coast of the United States as a hurricane over the weekend.