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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 is right to reject international court's South China Sea decision: Malagasy experts

China was right to reject international court's South China Sea decision, Malagasy experts said on Tuesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/7/13 17:16:54

SOE mergers bring new efficiency in era of economic slowdowns

The combined profits of these State firms saw a decline of 9.6 percent year on year in the first five months, despite warming signs in the broader economy. Shen said China’s SOE reforms have entered a crucial stage and more SOE mergers and acquisitions may be expected in the second half of the year. The next stage of SOE reforms will feature overcapacity reduction, optimal relocation of similar resources and specialized operation, said Li Jin, chief analyst with the China Enterprise Research Institute.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/7/13 19:08:00

Arbitral tribunal's decision against China illegal: LatAm experts

The award issued by the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea arbitration case is "illegal," and the territorial dispute must be resolved through bilateral dialogue, many Latin American experts have said.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/7/13 15:46:28

Should the EU be afraid of referendums?

Europe should not be afraid of referendums. It should be only afraid of politicians who organize referendums without a long-term vision and an efficient preparation.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/13 16:23:00

Sea arbitration real test for neighboring states

China will stick to its constant position of neither participating in nor accepting the Philippines-filed South China Sea arbitration case. If Manila further provokes Beijing, China can take this chance to strike back and even resolve the Ren’ai Reef issue once and for all.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 19:48:00

Confessions of a non-Chinese speaker

Chinese cities often make life convenient for English-speaking foreigners. The road signs and subway announcements are bilingual. Most people under the age of 40 can speak some English, and many are keen to practice. You can get by not knowing any Putonghua. You miss out on so much, though. Even I, as illiterate and ignorant as I am, can perceive that.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 21:33:00

Arbitration award more shameless than worst prediction

The Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague announced its award over the South China Sea disputes on Tuesday, with the final verdict more radical and shameless than many people had ever expected. All Chinese people are outraged by this illegal verdict and the world's peace-loving public is astonished by the biased decision that may escalate regional tensions.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 21:08:24

Well-behaved kids should be applauded

Chinese education is increasingly competitive in the global arena, and thus netizens should have more confidence in Chinese students. Instead of questioning the authenticity of the pictures, netizens should encourage kids to learn from the students in Osaka airport. After all, quiet reading is a good habit that deserves applause.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 21:28:00

US Iraq tricks reused in tribunal award

Even though tensions might escalate after the arbitration, only maniacs would start a war between China and the US because of the South China Sea. However, all parties must exercise more restraint in the current circumstance, especially the US, which is increasingly upping the ante.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 17:17:25

China's reaction to arbitration depends on provocation

Chinese society has full confidence in the country’s diplomatic and maritime strength.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 0:18:01

South China Sea chaos would only add to global woes

The US has played a crucial role in exacerbating the South China Sea issue.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 14:27:57

Institutional, individual efforts needed to cure racism

Violence is no solution to discrimination, especially when it consumes African-American communities. Black people are under no obligation to prove themselves to racist whites. But valuing education and career success can help highlight the ridiculousness of bigotry and encourage communities toward better futures.
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/12 0:18:01

Rewriting history

Japan could change pacifist constitution after Shinzo Abe victory
Source: Global Times | 2016/7/11 23:58:01