Summits will uphold Asian consensus

In a stark contrast with the unilateralism and protectionism of some developed countries - notably the United States whose unruly behavior has harmed not only the global economy but also international relations - the principles of multilateralism, equality and inclusiveness are the consensus of countries in Asia.

Washington wishes to put UN in its pocket by delaying dues

ACCORDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS, the world's governing body may run out of cash in August. China Daily writer Li Yang comments:

Pompeo's scare-mongering falls flat

AT A NEWS CONFERENCE on Sunday, Geng Shuang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, criticized US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for making false claims about Chinese telecommunications enterprise Huawei. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

Cooperation, not conflict, best choice in cyberspace

Most of the cyberattacks targeting Chinese computers and networks in 2018 originated in the United States, according to China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team.

US imperialism disguised under cloak of 'ideals'

Editor's note: Some short-sighted politicians in the United States are destroying their self-trumpeted moral principles with their excessive pursuit of self-interest. Zhong Sheng, a columnist for People's Daily, comments:

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It's time China became self-reliant in chips

Editor's Note: The United States' ban on Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE last year and global 5G leader Huawei in May this year have exposed Chinese enterprises' dependency on US high-tech exports, especially chips which are used in nearly all digital products. How can China develop its chip industry and become self-sufficient in the sector? Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Garbage sorting helps develop green lifestyle

Editor's Note: President Xi Jinping recently underlined efforts to cultivate the good habit of garbage sorting to improve the living environment and contribute to green and sustainable development. What are the serious garbage-related problems China faces and how can they be solved? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Trade war will damage East Asia's supply chains

Different countries and regions in East Asia have different advantages. For example, Japan and the Republic of Korea enjoy an edge when it comes to technologies and capital while China has a competitive advantage in market capacity, tech personnel and overall labor force. That's why East Asian economies have successfully built a complete industry chain.

Violence after HK rally clearly premeditated and planned

Both the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and law-abiding residents condemned the violence outside the Legislative Council building after Sunday's rally protesting the proposed amendments to the SAR's extradition laws.

Unwarranted fear-mongering, speculation about the Arctic

Judged solely from the "desired end-state" the United States Defense Department portrayed in its just updated Arctic Strategy, there is nothing wrong with that policy blueprint.

US merely paying lip service with all its talk of free trade

Editor's note: The United States has gone ahead with a series of trade protectionist practices over the past year, all in the name of "free trade". In so doing, its politicians have "given the world a lesson". Zhong Sheng, a columnist for People's Daily, comments: