Callous condoning of HK violence

Having been forced to temporarily shut down the airport on Monday after thousands of demonstrators swarmed the main terminal building, the Hong Kong airport authority canceled most departures on Tuesday due to a second day of protests. The disruption at the airport, a key economic artery of the international financial hub, has helped people see the true nature of their campaign.

Bolton offers UK costly carrot

The red carpet the British government rolled out for US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Monday suggests that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "putting Britain in hock to" Washington. A prospect that will not only make many in Britain uneasy, but also fill people in other countries with foreboding.

Few believe story US administration is now fabricating

EDITOR'S NOTE: The International Monetary Fund recently released a report reiterating that China's current account surplus declined in 2018 and the yuan's exchange rate was basically in line with its economic fundamentals. The report makes clear that China is not a "currency manipulator" as the United States claims. Zhong Sheng, a columnist for People's Daily, comments:

Baidu still selling out searchers

ZHIHU, WHICH OPERATES A MAJOR QUESTION-AND-ANSWER WEBSITE IN CHINA, announced having finished a new round of financing that raised $434 million, with search giant Baidu being a main investor. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

Daxing provides feasibility study for recycling of construction waste

DAXING DISTRICT IN BEIJING has established a disposal and recycling system for construction waste, which could be promoted nationwide to protect the environment and increase the reutilization rate of resources. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

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For HK, one-country is the bottom line

The report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2017 says "one country, two systems" is the best way to resolve Hong Kong-and Macao-related issues left over from history, and the best system that guarantees the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao. Which shows the commitment of the CPC and central government to the "one country, two systems" principle.

US Indo-Pacific strategy divisive in nature

Editor's Note: After the US withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on Aug 2, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper claimed China was destabilizing the Indo-Pacific, so they can use it as an excuse to strengthen the US' military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. What does the US' Indo-Pacific strategy mean for the region? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Pan Yixuan. Excerpts follow:

New era demands cooperation between China and Japan

In line with the demand of a new era, the China-Japan Strategic Dialogue concluded on Saturday with the two sides reaching a consensus on strengthening bilateral relations. Held after a gap of seven years, the dialogue was marked by candid exchanges on bilateral ties, and regional and international issues.

Intermediary internet access services boon for the elderly

TO BUILD AN ELDERLY FRIENDLY SOCIETY, more intermediary services should be provided to help senior citizens access Internet Plus services. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Peking University right to stay true to plan

PEKING UNIVERSITY was reported to have rejected two applicants who legally achieved the university's minimum score in the National College Entrance Examination. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

Continuing, rising violence in HK will only invite stronger response

All flights in and out of Hong Kong, except those departure flights that had completed the check-in process and arrival flights that were already heading to Hong Kong, were canceled on Monday after demonstrators descended on the city's airport to denounce what they claim is police violence.