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.

Regulating foreign NGOs important and imperative

These NGOs with ulterior motives and their patrons shouldn’t underestimate China’s determination to fend off threats to its national interest, nor should they beef about China’s actions. China won’t hesitate to wield its legitimate and legal power to do what is right.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 1:11:05

Sanctions lift sends mixed signal to Myanmar

Given the newly-elected NLD lacks governing experience and the US has its own calculations, the US-Myanmese relationship will not go smoothly in the future.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 1:11:05

Courting New Delhi

Apple finds potential new factory hub in India
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 1:08:01

Tsai’s playing on words endangers relations

We hope to join hands with our Taiwanese compatriots, further expand communications across the Straits, promote cooperation in all fields and deepen the cross-Straits integration of social and economic development so that a community of common destiny can be built up to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 1:03:01

Sino-Nepalese rail route offers rays of hope

The railroad connection to China not only is important for Nepal and Nepalese people’s future development, but also has the capacity to build connectivity with the whole of South Asia. The government of Nepal has the chance to make history.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 0:58:01

Don’t make excuses for counterfeiting companies

The policymakers’ eagerness to turn China into a technological powerhouse is understandable, yet the government, for the sake of China’s reputation and long-term development, is advised to put more efforts to tackle counterfeiting problem. Both individual and governmental contributions are needed to remove the stigma from “Made in China” products.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/24 0:58:01

Hangzhou G20 meet ‘great opportunity’ to advance economic agenda

What’s more, global health management, particularly regarding Ebola, the Zika virus and avian flu, is an area where China can set agenda, he added.
Source: Xinhua | 2016/5/22 21:08:01

Online herds shelter vulnerable elephants

As never before, young people have the passion, knowledge and social tools to help wildlife and our environment on a global scale.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 21:08:01

Obama unable to turn Hanoi into an ally

The South China Sea issue is drawing the US and Vietnam closer. Yet the different ideology is constantly pushing them away.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 23:38:01

Development path will lead Tibet to brighter future

Regardless of Western criticisms against China over Tibet, the plateau region’s future now looks more certain than ever now. Its residents are bound to enjoy a brighter, more modern, prosperous and open life.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 23:38:01

Sino-Pakistan ties: 65 years of an unbreakable bond of close friendship

We are two countries with a shared history of intellectual and economic growth. Two people bound by bonds of friendship and trust. We have been great together for the past 65 years, and indeed the next 65 will be even better.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 23:28:01

Risky invitation

NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 23:18:01

Can Obama get strategic support in Hanoi?

Hanoi has its own calculations. It will not only counterbalance China’s clout by inviting the US in, but also try to balance Washington’s increasing strength by using China and Russia’s influence. That is why one week before Obama’s visit, the newly-elected Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Russia. Obama’s trip won’t bring in landmark change to Vietnam’s diplomacy.
Source: Global Times | 2016/5/22 23:18:01