OPINION

Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’


When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.

Photo exhibit highlights Iron-Brother ties

On the eve of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, a photo exhibition titled Cultural Trekking along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and a story sharing event were held at Tsinghua University Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 23:28:30

Pentagon raises risk of midair collision over South China Sea

Once the tensions are lit up, both sides will have to raise the stakes and the situation could spiral out of control at anytime.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 20:40:13

Hong Kong opposition should seize the moment

As long as they act in accordance with the law, they are part of Hong Kong’s unique political landscape.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:48:02

Tokyo's strategic stumbles

Japan is very likely to suffer frustrations in Southeast Asia in future should it continue its shortsighted practices in the region.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:48:02

Global social networks display energy of China’s media

The Chinese media is a newcomer to global social media, but they’ve established a good presence there. Other than financial input, the result demonstrates the flexibility and innovation of the Chinese media, which has the ability to set agendas to attract audiences. The key is to allow them to fully realize their potential. It is believed they can compete well with their Western counterparts in both the domestic and international public opinion arenas.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:43:02

Industrial shift poses challenge for China

Capital transfer means the restructuring of the production chain. It’s likely to shake up China’s position in the global manufacturing chain and even alter the trade pattern between China and the Southeast Asian countries. This won’t be reversed simply by heavy investment in overseas infrastructure. China has to take this seriously when advancing the “Belt and Road” initiative.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:43:01

Tokyo’s shortsighted diplomacy will cost Japan in Southeast Asia

Abe’s attempts to ally with Australia. Japan is very likely to suffer similar frustrations in Southeast Asia in future should it continue its shortsighted practices in the region.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:38:01

Trump’s foreign policy mix still uncertain

It is still too early to say that Trump must be an isolationist or realist if he wins the presidential election since neither his foreign policy idea nor his group of advisors is well shaped. But his speech tells us that he would like to choose a path of both isolationism and realism with the goal of making America great again.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:38:01

Clinton’s cozy relationship with DOJ could save her from indictment on e-mail scandal

So far, Justice Department’s leaks have suggested that investigators have not found any intent to disclose classified information by Clinton.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/5/19 0:33:01

Teenagers run riot as campus bullying grows

Imparting knowledge and cultivating personal values should be the two basic wheels of our education if we want to stamp out bullying in the long run.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/19 0:33:01

Duterte sends welcoming signs on Sino-Philippine ties

No matter who the Philippines’ president is, it’s impossible for the country to totally abandon US defensive support. But one-sided attachment with the US will only hurt the country in the long-run.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/18 0:33:01

Six Assurances to Taiwan only empty promises

The US wants to manifest that it will not lose sight of the island.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/18 0:40:31

Hate-speech apathy

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube face action over hate speech
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/18 0:40:31