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.

North Korea should seize chance to address security concerns

The North Korean nuclear situation is like a ticking clock. It tests the wisdom of Trump, North Korean leaders and China to find an effective way to solve the thorny issue.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/14 19:58:39

Abe scrambles as ‘Trump shock’ rattles Japan

The Japanese like using “shock” to define surprising events, such as “Nixon shock” for former US president Richard Nixon’s unexpected visit to China in the 1970s, and “Lehman shock” for Lehman Brothers’ collapse during the 2008 global financial crisis. Now, “Trump shock” has made a lot of headlines. In the Trump era, more “Trump shocks” will emerge in Japan.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/14 19:53:40

Both males and females have right to choose personality

In modern society, both males and females have the right to choose whether they want to be masculine or feminine rather than be limited by social stereotypes based on gender. Only in this way can we further harbor the benefits of gender equality and freedom of choice.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/14 19:53:39

Transatlantic ties in limbo after Trump win

The French presidential election and the German federal one in May and September 2017 respectively will constitute the next and more important challenges. What is even more worrying for the future of Europe is that no prediction can be made and that new unexpected developments might further perplex the situation.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/14 19:53:39

India shouldn’t hype B&R’s political intent

The current cooperation model between China and India is acceptable if the Indian side does not exaggerate the geopolitical implications of the B&R initiative.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/14 19:48:39

Will Trump start a trade war against China?

Making things difficult for China politically will do him no good.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 23:23:39

Beijing offers clues for Modi’s new anti-corruption moves

More time is needed to see whether Modi’s new policy will turn into a huge blow against corruption in India. The hard truth is that the corrupt and fraudulent won’t just conduct shady deals by using cash, but with gold, real estate and overseas assets. Corruption can be bred in a variety of ways. Blocking the circulation of large currency bills is without question far from enough.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 23:23:39

Comey condemned

Clinton blames FBI's Comey for her defeat
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 21:48:39

Tokyo Trial through the prism of our times

Japan must understand Sino-Japanese history and deal with the relationship on the basis of deep remorse.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 19:18:39

African nations set to abandon intl court

As hostilities between the ICC and the African Union continue to simmer, it is becoming increasingly clear that the international court is losing its grip on the African continent.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 19:13:39

Trump’s win cuts both ways for US-Japan ties

Fundamentally, Trump’s priority is domestic affairs. In terms of foreign policy, he will try to cooperate with China and Russia. Under the circumstance, the US-Japan alliance, which used to target China and Russia, may be undermined.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/13 18:03:39

Substitute students

University education is an aspiration for many, especially those from rural villages, given the high threshold to be admitted and the high cost to attend classes.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/12 0:18:39

India will not become a pawn of Japan

India will not become a pawn for Japan to contain China, as it wants to become a power on par with China and Japan and benefit from both sides.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/12 0:18:39