Tough for women to be political leaders in Japan
2015-05-12 07:46:45
Ever since Mizuho Fukushima stepped down as leader of the Social Democratic Party in 2013, the leaders of all Japanese political parties have been men.
Eurasian trip seeks for amity, not alliance
2015-05-12 07:46:45
Western countries should reflect on their own absence from this important event rather than speculate on Xi's trip.
Cameron faces foreign policy tests
2015-05-12 07:46:45
Cameron is likely to continue with his commerce-first approach to foreign policy which will be driven by how to satisfy domestic opinion, especially within his own party.
West's absence at parade was wrong
2015-05-11 07:44:22
The collective absence of Western leaders in remembering Russia's massive contribution to the fight against fascism is wrong.
Deepening China-Denmark ties
2015-05-11 07:44:22
Through the China-Denmark comprehensive strategic partnership we support the four partnerships of peace, growth, reform and civilization between China and Europe.
China opposes alliance with any other
2015-05-11 07:44:22
China's consistent position has been that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country in the world should be respected.
Xi's Russia visit goes beyond trade
2015-05-09 08:32:06
Leaders from more than 20 countries will also be present at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, driving home the point that non-Western economies now have a greater say in world affairs.
If Abe could only say sorry
2015-05-09 08:32:06
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made history as the first Japanese head of government to address the special joint session of the US Congress.
Let the children grow at their own pace
2015-05-09 08:32:06
Children in China are prodded to wean much earlier than children in the West. They are weaned off nappies around 18 months of age (a year earlier than the West) and sent to kindergartens at the age of 2 (also a year earlier).
Second child for all is good for economy
2015-05-08 07:43:27
To promote a balanced population development in the long term, therefore, the authorities should allow all families to have a second child.