China, US must resolve trade row for mutual benefit

Editors' note: On Wednesday, China and the United States announced they had agreed to hold the 13th round of trade talks in Washington next month. Zhong Sheng, a columnist for People's Daily, comments:

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An apt example of high-level opening-up

The guidance of the State Council, China's Cabinet, on supporting Shenzhen in building a demonstration pilot zone for socialism with Chinese characteristics is a landmark effort to better promote reform and opening-up, and build a new pattern of deepening reform and expanding openness in an all-round way.

Let juveniles commute alone to and from school

Editor's note: Many Chinese families prefer to drop their kids off at school and bring them back home every day, refusing to let them commute alone even when they are old enough to do so. Why do they choose to take the extra burden? Two experts share their views on the issue at the beginning of a new school session with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Will Britain look East after Brexit?

Editor's note: Whether British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succeed in overcoming Parliament's opposition and formalize the United Kingdom's divorce from the European Union on or before the Oct 31 deadline is anybody's guess. But how will the UK handle trade after it exits the EU and how will Brexit affect its trade ties with Asian economies? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Wang Kan. Excerpts follow:

More measures seen ahead to support growth

China will likely intensify monetary easing and adopt more pro-growth measures to stabilize growth and prevent a dramatic economic slowdown as policymakers have sent strong loosening signals at several key meetings, analysts said.

Ministry to speed up issuance of special bonds

The Ministry of Finance is preparing to accelerate a special local government bond issuance by using part of the quota for 2020 to boost investment and bolster economic growth, senior officials said on Friday.

Heilongjiang free trade zone to help reinvigorate northeast

The newly established China (Heilongjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone will undertake more market-oriented reforms to reinvigorate the country's northeastern region and deepen trade ties with partners participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), senior officials said on Friday.

Suzhou plans to prioritize innovation

Suzhou in East China's Jiangsu province is boosting trade outside the US market and prioritizing innovation to offset the impact of Sino-US trade friction.

Wuxi to host internet of vehicles pilot area

Jiangsu (Wuxi) Internet of Vehicles Pilot Zone, the first national-level pilot zone in the country, unveiled its implementation plan on Friday, which marks another major step for the city's development of its internet of things industry.

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Retrial of maternity insurance case good news for unmarried mothers

THE SHANGHAI HIGHER PEOPLE'S COURT has accepted an unmarried mother's appeal for retrial in a maternity insurance claim case, which suggests the maternity insurance policy could be reviewed. Beijing News comments: