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.

Belt, Road a boon to Central, Eastern Europe

Xi’s visit to Serbia and Poland shows China’s determination to push forward the “Belt and Road” initiative.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:18:01

European ‘referendum fever’ may harm democracy in the region

British Prime Minister David Cameron said the upcoming referendum can solve Britain’s “EU problem.” However, the referendum in fact strengthens opposition and exacerbates social division.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/6/20 0:13:01

US missile network hurts strategic balance

All in all, moves draw countermoves. Stability will not be achieved until security has been guaranteed. Seeking hegemony at the expense of others’ interest simply does not work.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:13:00

NLD’s stability hinges on economic growth

How to select capable politicians to form cabinet and train effective administrative teams in a short span of time remains a test for the NLD.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:23:01

Dumped on Disney

Shanghai Disneyland was trashed in the first weekend after its opening
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:38:01

Solving Wukan case needs authority of law

Some observers in and outside China intentionally politicized the Wukan case.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:33:01

As rivalry rises, Sino-US trade must stay on track

The global economy needs stable and prospering Sino-US economic ties more than ever. In the current unstable situation, both sides should stick to the law and render justice to boost confidence and reduce distrust in each other.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:33:00

Indian, Chinese investment should complement each other, not compete, in Iran

While the Indian media has been quite vocal in describing investments in Chabahar port as an answer to China’s development of Gwadar port in Pakistan and calling it India’s gateway to Central Asia and Eastern Europe, the Chinese media has rejected this as farfetched.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/20 0:28:00

Washington PR campaign against Beijing on South China Sea is ill-intentioned

A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe. Time will reveal China’s goodwill and endeavors to promote the peaceful development of the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, some countries’ ulterior motives will also be brought to light in time.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/6/20 0:13:01

Desperate donations

Wang Yuqin, a desperate mother who cannot afford to pay for the treatment for her two sick daughters, cried and begged the media to report her story. “Why do media not report our stories? Because we did not steal anything?” she asked.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/18 1:23:01

Nude IOUs play on shame, greed for bitter ends

Karl Marx once wrote, “With adequate profit, capital is very bold. A certain 10 percent will ensure its employment anywhere; 20 percent will produce eagerness, 50 percent positive audacity;
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/18 1:23:01

Memories, possibilities link China and Serbia

President Xi Jinping arrived in Belgrade on Friday, the first stop of his three-nation tour in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central Asia. Belgrade, also the former Yugoslavian capital, stirs complicated memories for the Chinese public.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/18 1:23:01

Fight to the death

The US is divided on gun control issue.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/17 1:08:00