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.

High stakes as US-Russia tension rises

The US presidential election is around the corner. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump hold varied attitudes toward Russia. It remains to be seen how the incoming US president adjusts Russia policy. However, considering the US and Russian situation at home and abroad, and the possible consequences of direct confrontation, the two countries will try their best to avoid taking the step of head-on confrontation.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/2 20:13:39

‘Paper cat’ Australia risks choppy waters

On the South China Sea arbitration, Australia has left the impression of completely siding with the US.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/2 0:08:39

Progress of China’s aviation sector highlighted at Airshow

However, whether China can achieve the sustainable development of aviation technology depends not only on government-backed investment, but also to what extent the aviation industry can be opened to private enterprises to inject fresh momentum into the sector.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/2 0:03:40

Losing attraction

More Southeast Asian countries move closer to Beijing
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/1 23:23:39

Pursuit of global hegemony tougher for US

Mearsheimer is a clear-minded author. In his book, he suggests that all great powers pursuing the status of monopolistic hegemony will have a tragic end. It is a tragedy for a country to pursue what it should not pursue.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/1 21:48:39

With economic, military aid, Tokyo continues to counter Beijing in South China Sea

As some Japanese media said, Duterte’s Japan-China equidistant diplomacy aims at accruing economic benefits. Therefore, Abe’s intentions cannot be easily fulfilled. Despite this, Japan will continue to woo the Philippines and work on bilateral ties so as to counter China over the South China Sea issue.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/1 21:48:39

Dangerous concentration of power in S.Korea

To what extent is Park involved in all that is also unknown, hence the possibility of Park being impeached is in need of more evaluation. But with a year left in Park’s term, she will only likely face a stormier situation.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/1 21:43:39

China’s social credit system won’t be Orwellian

China has trodden the right path to set up a credit system. But it needs more wisdom to do it well at low political and social risks.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/1 21:43:39

Can Gabriel foster rationality in Sino-German ties?

Gabriel should be careful not to derail the Sino-German relationship.
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/31 23:38:39

Beijing-Manila thaw helps Filipino fishermen return to Huangyan

As world media later reported, many Chinese coast guard vessels are still in the waters. Everyone knows what their existence means.
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/31 22:28:39

Grudge match

Increasing tensions between the US and Russia
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/31 22:28:39

Political paralysis darkens Seoul’s future

As a result, although she was elected president of South Korea, she seems to have not got accustomed to the working style of democratic politics. Her administration appears to be characterized by dependence on individuals and stubbornness, which has enabled Choi’s intervention.
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/31 22:23:39

Canada, China at dawn of golden decade

I think if it is not a golden era, it can be era of common commitment and common accomplishment on global issues.
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/31 22:23:39