Opinion Home   China    World    Cartoon    Readers' Voice		Commentary   SCO efforts set model of cohesion Yesterday's inauguration of the secretariat of the six-member Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) in Beijing indicates the regional and inter-governmental group has embarked on a full-fledged effort aimed at establishing a greater role in securing regional peace and co-operation.       Balancing growth, stability China witnessed remarkable economic growth in 2003. China not to blame for huge deficit The US and Chinese trade officials concluded their talks on quotas Washington has imposed on some Chinese textile products in Beijing on Tuesday. But Sino-US trade rows still linger.   China   Mine accidents provide tragic lessons Common sense needed in tackling teen sex Stable yuan permits decisive reforms Keep commercialism out of classrooms   more ...   World   US must explain reasons for Iraq War Why the US declaration of Saddam's POW status? Ensuring East Asia security Celebrating a new Spirit of exploration   more...			Cartoon more ...   Readers' Voice   Why a big China defeated by smaller states?   by Lau Guan Kim   Chen Sui Bian has crossed the red line   by Yapchongyee   A misconception about China's increased defence budget   by Lau Guan Kim   Democratic, too democratic   by big bowl tea   more...   Forum Columnists   Laugk, Chaiman, Wchao37, Freeman, Yapchongyee   Enter the forums:   News Talk / Living in China / English Study