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.

China, Russia should join to foil THAAD

It is highly impossible that the US will set up a reliable global anti-missile system.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/12 0:13:40

Transparency best way to get rid of Nimbyism

The government of Lianyungang, East China’s Jiangsu Province, announced the suspension of preliminary work on a planned Sino-French nuclear waste reprocessing project.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/12 0:13:40

Joining the club

Japan is considering deploying THAAD on its turf.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:53:40

Domestic peace could be Suu Kyi’s biggest achievement after decades of conflict

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi announced Monday that the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference will convene on the last day of August.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:43:39

Imperial abdication tangled in legal thicket

Japanese Emperor Akihito signaled his intention to abdicate in a pre-recorded televised address to the Japanese people on Monday afternoon.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:38:39

Turkey prefers staunch ally to shaky critics at critical juncture

After months-long rift over the downing of a Russian warplane, leaders of Turkey and Russia stepped up to mend ties to levels beyond what they were before November’s crisis, according to local experts.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:33:39

No room for fear, greed in Sino-Australian ties

During last Friday’s exclusive Australian live broadcast of the Rio 2016 Olympics opening ceremony, Channel 7 managed to offend Chinese nationals across the globe in what has been described as a series of systematic attempts to sabotage the Chinese Olympic effort.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:33:39

Asian giant’s scientific experience inspires ardent African students

The move by the Chinese government to change the country’s research culture is already paying off.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:28:39

Chinese shouldn’t fret about sporting spite

It has been a few days since the Rio Olympic Games kicked off. The Chinese team has been striving hard to grab a gold medal, but there was discord at the field.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 23:28:39

Turkey prefers staunch ally to shaky critics at critical juncture

After months-long rift over the downing of a Russian warplane, leaders of Turkey and Russia stepped up to mend ties to levels beyond what they were before last November's crisis, according to local experts.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/8/11 8:33:45

THAAD cripples UN unity on NK nukes

The planned deployment is adding a new challenge to the vulnerable geopolitical landscape of Northeast Asia.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 0:28:40

Restraint crucial to avoid new crisis in South China Sea

A Reuters report revealed that Vietnam has discreetly shipped new mobile rocket launchers into position on five bases in the Nansha Islands in the disputed South China Sea in recent months.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/11 0:28:40

Bad reception

Apple wilts in China as smartphone market heats up
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/10 23:58:40