Preventing Islamic risk on ‘Belt and Road’
When promoting OBOR, China should fully consider risk returns, and try to maximize returns while minimizing risk.
G20 pledges African industrialization support
During its summit in Hangzhou earlier this month, the G20 announced its first Initiative on Supporting Industrialization in Africa and LDCs. The 20 biggest economies in the world showed their "collective support" for the industrialization of the global south, and endorsed it as the solution for development challenges in Africa.
Pragmatism key to healthy Sino-US ties
With lingering tensions in the South China Sea, uncertainties have remained in the Sino-US relationship. Where are bilateral relations heading? How can the two countries cooperate to reduce divergences and enhance mutual trust? During the just concluded Third US-China Young Scholars Forum in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, co-hosted by the Carter Center and the Global Times, scholars from both China and the US shared their views on these issues.
Japan otaku culture spurs population drop
A recent survey of Japanese people aged 18 to 34 by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in Japan found that of 5,276 respondents, 69.8 percent of men and 59.1 percent of women are not in a relationship, a nearly 10 percent increase compared with 2010. About 42 percent of men and 44.2 percent of women said they are still virgins, both higher than in 2010. Around 40 percent of respondents said they didn't get married primarily because of financial concerns.
Philippines’ balancing act with China, Japan
Once Duterte comes to China before going to Japan, a new, positive interaction between China and the Philippines, starkly different from the Aquino III era, may be unveiled.
You’re fired!
The latest iPhone or a well-paid job, which will you choose?
Patriotism not simple hatred to former enemies
The past shame can never be forgotten. But what's the best way to remember it?
China’s stance on NK nuke issue needs support of others
Pyongyang’s fifth nuclear test, a serious violation of UN resolution, has put regional security and stability into great peril.
Pettiness seen in ‘China Owns US’ site
Chinese institutes should probably launch a similar website and name it as “US Swallows up China.”
Generous offer
Mark Zuckerberg is giving $3 billion to cure all diseases
Beijing-Ottawa pact helps asset recovery
The new agreement is also a crucial step for China in building a more robust and comprehensive international network for judicial cooperation.
Philippines masterfully balancing China, US
The Philippine government will eventually ask China to implement the South China Sea arbitration award.
New Democratic Party leader Renho offers hope for unstable Japanese democracy
So if Renho can lead the Democratic Party to reflect upon previous China policies and figure out new policies toward the country’s important neighbor, Beijing will definitely have more trust in the party that will probably become a critical channel for communication and exchanges between the two nations.
Canada drawing closer to China out of its own economic interests
Beijing no longer wants hackneyed criticism on human rights from Ottawa, and ordinary Chinese feel angry about corrupt officials parking themselves in Canada.