Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
No space to compromise on food safety
Wu Gencheng, more commonly known by his nickname A Da, wowed BBC celebrity chef Rick Stein and an army of foodies with his crunchy and savory scallion pancakes.
No space to compromise on food safety
Wu Gencheng, more commonly known by his nickname A Da, wowed BBC celebrity chef Rick Stein and an army of foodies with his crunchy and savory scallion pancakes. But without a proper license, the much-loved street food vendor has been told by Shanghai authorities to suspend business until he gets all his documents in place.
Spat reveals true stance of Singapore to Chinese public
Singapore must be treated as an ordinary player in international politics and a close military partner of the US in the Asia-Pacific, which China can work with for mutual benefits, and can also be tough with when it crosses the line.
9/11 victims bill further divides US, Saudi
The structure through which Washington imposes its influence on the Middle East is falling apart.
Duterte tilts
Duterte tilts toward China and Russia.
Special treatment for the ethnic minorities of China needs adjustment
A decision to build special shower cubicles to offer privacy for Musilm students at Anhui University of Science and Technology stirred a wave of controversy on the Internet recently. The university's student union announced the cubicles while introducing its new communal bathhouse on social media, drawing an array of challenges.
Presidential debate reduced to spectator sport
Even in a nation long accustomed to politics as a spectator sport, the transformation of the first presidential debate in the 2016 US election from a political routine to an international spectacle is truly unconventional. It is estimated that more than 84 million people in the US alone had tuned in to watch the first face-off between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, not counting viewership and Internet users worldwide.
Germany remains committed to keeping the world an open place
On October 3 Germany celebrates its national day. The world will be looking at our country with a mixture of admiration and puzzlement, because about a year ago, we opened our borders to thousands of refugees stranded in Hungary. Our actions were motivated by humanitarian values and inspired by the lessons we have drawn from our problematic history in the 20th century.
Kathmandu can serve as a bridge between China and South Asia
Newly elected Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, made India his first port of call earlier this month. The four-day trip was his first since taking office.
Beijing needs to recalibrate Myanmar policy
Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi visited China and the US in August and September, getting her foot in the door to initiate a balanced diplomacy. Her appearance has managed to promote Myanmar's new pursuits - fairness, justice and development - to the international community, a charm offensive to attract foreign investment.
Presidential hopefuls show a country lacking in leadership
The presidential election has become a game to choose who is the least unfit to rule the superpower.
China, Japan must avoid slide into cold war
The extensive Beijing-Tokyo economic cooperation is a determining force to prevent the two countries from slipping into a cold war.
Musk’s mission
Musk's mission to Mars