Will 'crisis' of humanities obscure future of liberal arts?
The satirical essay, The Battle of the Books, by Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels, has once again become a buzzword, just as it has periodically over the past 300 years, serving as shorthand for debates on the value of classical or humanities education.
The worst may still be ahead in conflict between Russia, Ukraine
The recent direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkiye, had initially rekindled hopes for a ceasefire, leading to lasting peace after more than three years of conflict.
Beijing's move a concrete step to provide better eldercare
Taking good care of the elderly people is becoming a tough challenge for governments at different levels.
US should reflect on its flawed tariff policies
We need to see other actors in the US stand up and communicate to the American people that his policy is flawed, a false diagnosis and harmful to the US.
Increased consumption can offset tariff disruption
The upcoming May Day holiday is poised to showcase China's economic resilience, much like during the Spring Festival and other holidays. This is crucial for China to bolster consumption in the face of global tariff shocks.
Global cooperation in a changing world
The foundations of the modern global rules-based order were laid 80 years ago with the defeat of fascism and the establishment of the United Nations. The intention was to establish the framework for resolving conflict and fostering development.
LA chaos reflects US' deep-rooted divisions
The ongoing protests in Los Angeles against the deportation of undocumented immigrants have captured the world's attention largely due to the powerful and emotional images widely circulating on social media.
TSMC business shows futility of US move
US President Donald Trump's primary aim of imposing extremely high tariffs on imports from its trading partners, particularly from China, is not to earn more customs revenue but to compel foreign manufacturers to relocate their production units from China to the United States.
China-US ties, global order should be based on rules
The future of relations between the United States and China in 2025 feels like a sea of uncertainty. One would either need boundless optimism or complete detachment to feel entirely confident about where things are heading. With Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the global order stands at a crossroads, teetering on the brink of significant instability. His campaign was full of sweeping pronouncements on major global issues — trade, technology, climate and industrial policy — but it lacked the coherence of a clear plan. His idea of imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, for example, signals a strong "America First" attitude but leaves much to interpretation.
US targets Chinese tech to lay its ghosts to rest
For years Huawei has been facing accusations from the West that its products have"backdoors" that allow the company to obtain data that flow on the networks they build and maintain, and give China access to telecom networks globally.
Brazil and China cement a durable bond for the 21st century
There are many synergies between Brazil and China, particularly related to the New Growth Acceleration Program, specifically in energy and transportation, in which Chinese companies have achieved a high level of expertise.
US tariffs gross violation of WTO rules
After landmark rulings by the US Court of International Trade, the US administration's rollout of "reciprocal tariffs" now faces a critical test. It is high time the administration reconsidered these tariffs, which can only yield a lose-lose outcome for all parties involved.
Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams
Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. Faced with challenges and opportunities, the Chinese government has been making concerted efforts to promote social development and high-quality growth. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Damage control
As countries around the world accelerate their strategic technological deployments, traditional global geopolitics are shifting toward "techno-politics". That is, with the unprecedented rise in the role of technology and under the logic of international political competition, the organizational structures and behavioral patterns of nations, as well as the means and content of major power competition, are undergoing significant changes. Technological factors have become core variables in economic competition, national security and even ideological confrontation.
Not for alliance but for history and peace
Almost all countries in the world, even islands inhabited by only penguins in the Pacific, are facing the United States' tariff war.
G20 should help address common global challenges
The existing global economic governance system is faltering against the growing tide of trade protectionism and unilateralism.
Bandung continues to show the way
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, the first international meeting of leaders from Asian and African nations.
