Are Chinese kids quiet scholars or squalling brats?
A child who gets everything they want, a child who is spoiled silly, and a child who knows no other way but their way will make for a dangerous adult
Panic unhelpful in dealing with real issues over vaccine reactions
What can we do to alleviate public anxiety? There is a Chinese proverb saying “we should not stop eating for fear of choking.”
US response to Abe agenda reveals shared global concern
It is fair to say that China has nothing to lose in its relations with Japan and that in a predictable future the chance for improvement in bilateral relations is slim.
Myanmar faces daunting challenges on path to reform
The problems of the reforms failing to reach the massive rural areas, especially the north of Myanmar, are obvious. In those places, Myanmar's reforms seem a world away.
American hawkishness is against its own interests
Freedom of navigation in the West Pacific is vitally important to the US. It is even more important to China. China does more international trade than any other country on the face of the earth.
Hongkongers, mainlanders and the tale of the 'abducted baby'
The tension between Hong Kong residents and those from the mainland is, on the one hand, similar to the situation in which immigrants are not welcomed.
Embarrassment not warranted in tuhao inclusion in dictionary
It has recently been reported that the authoritative and influential Oxford English Dictionary is considering adding the term tuhao, a piece of Chinese slang, into the 2014 edition, if its influence keeps rising.
US should be cautious of Saudi ambition
Washington must reject Saudi Arabia's schemes and develop a policy to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Compromise can keep public dancing in step
Communities are there to serve all the residents and we have to take care of the interests of everyone.
Reality of male rape needs legal recognition
In light of rampant sexual offences against underage boys, many people in China have realized such crimes are intolerable and must be punished severely by law.
Huge rubber duck: art or just nostalgia?
Having said that, I have to give Florentijn Hofman, the father of the rubber duck, the credit of being the first person in the world to create an inflatable structure of this size. That is true innovation.
Have a little faith while making guests feel welcome
Foreigners have been presented with yet another chance to make a small fortune in China. Local residents want their help in reporting crimes on behalf of Chinese people so that police will take the cases more seriously.
Untangle skein of superstition in Indian culture
One can be an ardent adherent of a philosophical or religious tradition and still retain a healthy psychological rationalism.
Russia emerges victor after US failure over Syria
It remains to be seen whether Washington can regain its footing and recover its moral high ground on Syria.
Syria attacks reflect stale US foreign policy
If a change has to come it must come from within, a change imposed from outside cannot be long-lasting.
US reaction to Snowden leaks exposes hollow govt rhetoric
Make no mistake: The US is still a free country. The fact that I can write this article without fear of reprisal at home is proof enough of that. However, the country I love is not as free as it once was.
Criticism of US in Snowden affair misses real problems
Every country is involved in intelligence-gathering against other countries to a certain extent, so it should come as no surprise that the US pursues such action.
Students can fill gap between mainland and Hong Kong
If what the US scholar said proves to be true, I would be more than willing to see an improvement in Hong Kong-mainland relations with our mainland students serving as the “bridge.”