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-North Korea friendship key to peninsula peace
Party-to-party exchanges still play a role in bridging divergences between the two countries.
Tobacco backtrack
China's exemptions to smoking ban
China-India competition can upgrade globalization
The key to maintaining the upward trajectory of their economic ties is to reduce direct rivalry and find more industrial connections.
Closer US trade ties may cost Tsai politically
Noticeably, mainstream society of Taiwan wants a closer economic relationship with the mainland, rather than Taiwan independence.
Legal pursuit of truth needed in death of Chinese girl in Germany
One would hope that such media attention would accelerate the investigation and prosecution process. Nevertheless, truth from procedural justice is the best consolation for the victim’s family.
Strong hearts needed in changing world
China is militarily and economically powerful enough to deter any force from acting against China rashly.
Cool heads required for a post-Brexit era
A Brexit might generate a movement with the participation of serious politicians in Europe who will champion a new idea of national sovereignty and partnerships with other countries and the EU, following the British paradigm. This new political model will challenge the concept of European integration requiring an immediate response from Brussels. This response should be the creation of an “ever closer union.” The shock of a Brexit could possibly open the way.
Chinese find investing in Africa is still rocky
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a new era of win-win cooperation and common development between China and Africa.
West should be more realistic about own racial issue
The world should realize racism is a global issue. The Western hemisphere should be more realistic in addressing their own problems over race rather than seeking relief by exaggerating other people’s careless mistake.
Dueling tech giants
Samsung Electronics and Huawei are bracing for a legal battle after the Chinese tech giant sued its South Korean rival for infringing its mobile patents last week.
Hiroshima visit emphasizes Washington-Tokyo ties, forebodes China containment
If Japan really hopes to consolidate its alliance with the US by commemorating history, it should squarely face that history. More importantly, it should deeply reflect on the atrocities it committed in countries such as China and South Korea during WWII.
US-N.Korea talks unlikely to be ‘game-changing’
During the recent 7th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea, North Korea showed no signs of restraining their nuclear weapons program and hinted at a fifth nuke test. Provocations on the Korean Peninsula will push the already vulnerable regional situation to its tipping point. The trend requires more direct talks between major stakeholders. Crisis control should be a priority for the US and North Korea.
Experts gathered to meet our time’s theoretical requirements
Just as Xi noted that the current era is conducive to the development of philosophy and social sciences, a wide global vision, abundant practical experiences and China-centered values will instill strong impetus to and provide broad room for theoretical innovation and academic prosperity.