Inflation fight must come first
2011-02-10 07:48:15
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced on Feb 8 that it would raise the benchmark lending and deposit rates effective from Feb 9.
Lunar new year gains in status
2011-02-10 07:48:15
I always like to send my wishes to friends on their birthdays, as our birthday is the only day out of 365 that belongs to us in a very special way.
E-reunion
2011-02-10 07:48:15
New start
2011-02-09 08:11:30
Debate: Chinese mothers
2011-02-09 08:11:30
The high-profile debate over Chinese mothers continues. A China Daily senior editor says Chinese education needs to incorporate broader values but an education researcher praises China's educational achievements.
Innovative push forward
2011-02-09 08:11:30
As indicated by recent government documents and policy guidelines, alongside urbanization, innovation is seen as becoming a main driving force for China's sustainable economic growth in the years ahead.
Now the time to build a 'golden bridge'
2011-02-04 13:59:45
A deep look at China, its history and tradition, reveals common aspiration and shared values with the US.
Will China, US sink or swim together?
2011-02-04 13:59:45
China and the US are indeed in the same boat, but I'm not sure each country will row in the same direction.
Why is getting an iPad in China difficult
2011-02-04 13:59:45
When I told my friend that I would visit the United States last December, her first reaction was to grab me by my arms and shout, "Bring me an iPad! Oh wait, two!!"
A canny way to get things done
2011-02-04 13:59:45
When China first opened up to the outside world 30 years ago, Chinese people applying for jobs at foreign-funded ventures learned that they had a better chance of getting the job by answering questions in the way a US jobseeker would.
Mum's the word for pretentious moms
2011-02-01 07:56:46
Reading Amy Chua is like reading a book of your own dirty little secrets. The first gust is that of relief: "Yes, someone else is cracking the whip as hard as I am!" The second is the breath of fear: "Oh no! She is doing more than me!"
Will festival travel get better?
2011-02-01 07:56:46
The good news is that this Spring Festival we are seeing more travel options, more people who can afford to choose, more comfortable and better managed services, and reduced overall travel times.