Parade displays commitment to peace

The military parade to be held on Oct 1 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China will be the 16th of its kind, and the biggest ever, according to the organizers, with some advanced weapons to be displayed for the first time.

World's youth want less talk, more action

"FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS THE SCIENCE HAS BEEN CRYSTAL CLEAR. How dare you continue to look away," said 16-year-old Greta Thunberg in a heart-moving speech at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York on Monday in which she accused world leaders of caring only about "money and eternal fairy tales of economic growth". China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

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Sino-US relations crucial to all mankind

As China's global English-language newspaper, China Daily has launched Vision China as a platform of communication. We invite renowned speakers from around the world to share thoughts on topics of international concern, and broadcast the event through our multimedia channels with millions of viewers tuning into the internet across the globe each time. Today's event coincides with the 40th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations and the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China, which is days away; and therefore has special significance.

Right to freedom of religion better protected

China has witnessed many significant changes in the past 100 years in the field of human rights. Its rapid economic development, strengthening national power and rising international status have provided a solid foundation for the people to enjoy human rights.

Complete national reunification a historical reality

Taiwan was under Japanese occupation from 1895 until Japan surrendered to the Allied forces in 1945 which ended World War II. Yet the island's reunification with the motherland didn't last long as the Kuomintang leadership fled to the island when the Communist Party of China defeated Kuomintang in the civil war in 1949.

BRI spurs sustainable growth across Asia

Malaysia supports the Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, as a means to better promote sustainable development throughout Asia and to help bring the region closer together, said a Malaysian minister last week.

Kentucky vows to lead in boosting China ties

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin likes to spruce up his talks with quotations from historical figures like inventor Thomas Edison, as well as from ancient Chinese sayings, drawing on his background as an Asian studies major as a university student.

Chinese photographer on shortlist for nature awards with 'cage cocoon'

A sleeping seal, a zombie beetle and a tragic turtle are just some of the striking images competing in the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at London's world-renowned Natural History Museum.

Warnings resurface about mothers' 'brexting'

They are everywhere and anywhere. At least 5 billion people own a mobile phone, and they have become an integral part of life for every user.

Action against wildfires stymied

It is too early to say what economic and health impacts this year's fires in Indonesia will have, but if previous years are anything to go by, the costs will be high.

Trump says 'Howdy' as thousands greet Modi amid Kashmir tensions

HOUSTON - US President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a stage with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, to address tens of thousands of Indian Americans amid high tensions over Delhi's actions in India-controlled Kashmir.