Self-sufficient food policy benefits world
2011-05-31 07:27:03
Early this year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) issued a special alert warning that North China, the country's wheat basket, was suffering from a severe winter drought that could devastate China's wheat harvest.
Hard-landing fears misplaced
2011-05-31 07:27:03
China's economy may be the second largest in the world. But the Chinese economy, as financial markets see it, can still change direction with dizzying speed.
Time to separate treasure from trash
2011-05-31 07:27:03
Municipal waste management is no easy task, but there is a win-win solution for Chinese cities that fits well with the country's ambitions for circular economy and sustainable development - separating trash from treasure.
G8 should fulfill pledges
2011-05-31 07:27:03
As leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized nations wrapped up a two-day summit in Deauville, France, they made new promises of billions of dollars for Arab states in support of their political transition and growth efforts.
Tobacco health warnings
2011-05-31 07:27:03
The tobacco companies are arguably the world's best at making something lethal appear appealing. The industry has long marketed its deadly products by associating tobacco use with beauty and freedom.
Over-reliance on US dollar
2011-05-30 07:53:52
To get the imbalanced world economy onto a balanced track international monetary system needs reform.
Kim's visit promotes economic relations
2011-05-30 07:53:52
China and DPRK can play a vital role in safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and seeking an early resumption of the Six-Party Talks.
Debate: Parental expectations
2011-05-30 07:53:52
Parental expectations can help the development of children,but parents should not use it as an excuse to avoid taking responsibility for their own lives.
Over-reliance on US dollar
2011-05-30 07:53:52
To get the imbalanced world economy onto a balanced track international monetary system needs reform.
US Defense Budget for 2012
2011-05-30 07:53:52
Rare earth protection plan
2011-05-28 07:58:27
China has contributed a large but disproportional share in the production of rare earth. It must be changed for sustainable development. Otherwise the country's precious rare earth resources will soon be depleted.
