US should improve its own human rights record

Both Republican and Democrat lawmakers reaffirmed on Thursday the United States' "commitment" to democracy and human rights in Hong Kong and "warned" Beijing against its "increased interference" in the territory.

New Sci-Tech board step in right direction

In a large step forward for China's capital market reforms and as part of the national strategy to boost the growth of its technology sector, the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Thursday launched a new science and technology innovation board that is tasked with helping the country's small and medium-sized innovation enterprises get much needed funding.

US Coast Guard latest way for Washington to stir up trouble

It seems the United States can't resist rocking the boat.

US actually gets great benefits from its trade deficit with China

AT A MAY 25 FINANCIAL FORUM hosted by Tsinghua University, Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, entrusted a senior official of the commission to deliver a speech on his behalf. The followings are excerpts:

Huawei once again shows goodwill

ON TUESDAY, Huawei's US security chief Andy Purdy was interviewed by Fox Business, during which he countered one false accusation after another that the United States has made against Huawei. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

Time to tighten oversight over expat job visas

Editor's note: Some parents complain on the social media that many foreign English language teachers employed by private training agencies are not qualified or inexperienced to teach, and their children see little progress in their English language abilities after learning from the teachers for months or even years. China Daily writer Li Yang comments:

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Trade war will not end in US' favor

Dashing hopes of a quick agreement on trade relations with China, the US administration imposed punitive tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods. Now that the Chinese government has responded with new tariffs on $60 billion of US products, the United States is threatening tariffs targeting yet another $300 billion of Chinese imports. Both sides are now digging in for a long fight - largely because Americans have yet to feel the pain of the White House's policies.

Open dialogue will enhance SCO cooperation

Since its inception in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has developed its organizational structure, built a network of formal ties with other states and multilateral institutions, and furthered the agenda in an incremental way so member states can come up with broader economic, political and security objectives.

Doubts over China being a developing nation baseless

Thanks to its rapid economic growth, China has not only become the world's second-largest economy but also cultivated many high-tech companies, including Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent. But it is wrong to assume, as some Western media reports do, that China is a "developed country" that is trying to challenge the United States' dominant global status.

System to protect key technologies essential for innovation economy

XINHUA REPORTS THAT the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner, is working on a national technological security management system that will be implemented soon. The 21st Century Business Herald comments:

Washington's Huawei claims specious

MOBILE CONNECTIVITY SERVICE PROVIDERS in the United Kingdom have reportedly sent a joint letter to UK Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill, asking the government for an urgent meeting because they are concerned about the uncertainty over government approval of Huawei's 5G technology and equipment. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments: