Ex-Pakistan PM confident of initiative

2016-08-18 08:23:02

Shaukat Aziz, former prime minister of Pakistan and an expert on global finance, shared his views with China Daily's Wang Yiqing on the future of the Chinese economy and Sino-Pakistani cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Cities need 'low-end' workers to prosper

2016-08-18 08:23:02

Some people suppose industrial upgrading means waning demand for "low-end" workforce, and therefore urban areas should restrict the inflow of "low-end" workers by implementing a stricter household registration policy. This is a big misunderstanding.

G20 summit's gift will be long-term view

2016-08-18 08:23:02

After assuming the G20 chair this year, China laid special emphasis on reforms to boost medium- to long-term growth potential of the world economy.

Opposing US' no first use of nukes suits Abe's game

2016-08-18 07:48:21

Despite opposition from domestic interest groups, US President Barack Obama has reportedly been mulling a no first use policy for the country's nuclear arsenal.

Australia's paranoia over Chinese investments baseless

2016-08-18 08:23:02

Last week, the Australian government blocked State Grid Corporation of China and Cheung Kong Infrastructure Group's bid to lease Ausgrid, a major New South Wales state power grid, on national security grounds. The two Chinese companies had bid $7.7 billion to lease the grid for 99 years.

Pandora's box - THAAD

2016-08-17 08:17:18

THAAD

Suu Kyi's visit will boost economic ties

2016-08-17 07:38:45

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's state counselor, will pay a five day visit to China from Wednesday, during which she will travel to Beijing and other Chinese cities, and exchange views on bilateral relations with Chinese leaders.

Didi-Uber merger requires proper review

2016-08-17 07:41:34

The merger between two rival cab-hailing companies, Didi Chuxing and Uber China, has ended their costly battle in the ride-hailing market.

Small, but nonetheless significant progress

2016-08-17 07:51:36

After all the recent hoopla over the disputes in the South China Sea, an obvious priority for the region has been de-escalating tensions and finding ways to prevent or manage potential crises.

An earnest call to empower the world's youth

2016-08-16 10:08:15

The 2016 Olympic Games has already shattered records, but even before the first competition began, the Games made history by giving athletes who have no country to call home a place on the starting line.

Olympics should cherish the merit of cost control

2016-08-16 14:49:36

The Olympic Games celebrates struggle for excellence, not costs. As more emerging economies are hosting the Olympics, it is time to recall the Olympic Creed.

Obama's TPP

2016-08-16 08:27:27

Obama's TPP