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Global governance needed for Arctic affairs

Editor's Note: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Arctic Council ministerial meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland, on Monday that China and Russia pose a growing threat to the Arctic region.

Humans lead the 'cosmic dance of dialogue'

We humans have in the last two centuries increasingly learned that "nobody knows everything about anything". We know that all knowledge is interpreted knowledge. There is "reality" out there, but "truth" resides in our knowing capacities: senses, sensitivities and intellect.

Rising 'Red Scare' in Washington raises concern over Sino-US ties

The outcry over a senior US State Department official's racist comment against China last week is the latest proof of the growing "Red Scare" in Washington.

Execution of targeted RRR cut must be checked for accuracy

CHINA'S CENTRAL BANK will cut the reserve requirement ratio for small and medium-sized commercial banks operating in counties starting from May 15. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Airbnb peep show exposes flaws in its business model

Editor's note: A tourist staying in Airbnb property in Qingdao, Shandong province, found a hidden camera in the bedroom. He reported his finding to local police immediately, and then moved to a nearby hotel. China Daily reporter Li Yang comments:

Extinguish fire risk of electric bikes

FIVE STUDENTS died and 24 were injured in a fire in Guilin, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sunday. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

US intent on inflaming confrontation with Iran

After the United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal on May 8, 2018, the remaining signatory parties to the agreement, including Iran, vowed to remain committed to the deal.

Good deal of progress made; it should not be squandered

The US administration's plan to raise tariffs, released on Wednesday, was both surprising and to be expected.

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Balancing growth with structural reform

After a disappointing performance in 2018, China's economy appears to be stabilizing. In the first quarter of 2019, GDP growth, at 6.4 percent year-on-year, matched that of the previous quarter. But growth in industrial production exceeded expectations, expanding by 6.5 percent year-on-year (and by 8.5 percent in March). Even exports growth was positive, albeit weak, despite the ongoing trade frictions with the United States.

How to deepen cooperation under BRI framework

The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, held in Beijing late last month, yielded a list of 283 deliverables. In terms of numbers, the second Belt and Road forum may have produced just four more deliverables than the 279 by the first forum two years ago, but in terms of quality, the second edition has produced more remarkable results.