Zero-sum mindset risks opening a Pandora's box

While Chinese and the US officials have indicated the two sides are willing to talk to end their trade frictions and pull the world's top two economies back from the brink of a trade war, that merely addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying illness that bedevils relations.

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Trump creating trouble for US firms

Editor's note: China has urged World Trade Organization members to uphold the multilateral trading system, and oppose the use of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by the United States as it severely violates WTO rules. Three experts share their views with China Daily on the developments and consequences of the Donald Trump administration's protectionist moves. Excerpts follow:

Traditional culture key to national identity

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping reiterated the importance of traditional Chinese culture at the closing of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress on March 20. Two experts share their views with China Daily's Yao Yuxin on why traditional culture is important for China's national rejuvenation. Excerpts follow:

Myanmar silences skeptics with new president

Myanmar's parliament elected Win Myint as the country's new president with more than half of the votes on Wednesday, a week after his predecessor Htin Kyaw resigned. Just seven days ago, Win Myint, too, had resigned as the speaker of the House of Representatives.

US bid to foil Chinese tech sector's rise bound to fail

Recent moves by the Trump administration aimed at foiling China's development of its high-tech industries are nothing but a containment strategy that is doomed to failure.

US should meet China halfway to end trade spat

Having already announced plans to impose tariffs targeting a range of Chinese imports, the Trump administration is apparently also considering a crackdown on Chinese investments in the United States.

Historic Xi-Kim meeting is key to regional peace

Kim Jong-un's visit to Beijing this week, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, shows that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are maintaining close communication at what is "a special time", and it was thus of great significance.

Urbanization and revitalization of rural areas complementary

THERE HAVE BEEN many discussions about the rural revitalization strategy, and some experts seem to regard it as the opposite to urbanization. They worry further urbanization might hinder the revitalization of rural areas. Beijing News comments:

Ugly side of beauty viewed on campus

CHERRY BLOSSOMS are blooming in Central China's Hubei province. However, in Wuhan University, which is known for its cherry blossom festival, some tourists reportedly behaved badly while on campus sightseeing. Thepaper.cn comments:

QR code makes subway travel more convenient

ALL THE subway stations in Beijing are to be equipped with devices on their entry gates that can scan a QR code on passengers' phones, which is expected to speed up passenger flows. Economic Daily commented:

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