Introducing a congestion charge makes real sense
2016-06-08 08:06:16
It is no surprise to hear that the Beijing municipal government is discussing the possibility of a congestion charging regime similar to the one in London, as such measures increasingly need to be considered.
State Council offers big gift to needy kids
2016-06-08 08:02:20
A recent executive meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet, laid out a series of policy measures to provide better care for needy children. Comments of some media outlets follow.
Tourists must not ignore safety concerns
2016-06-08 07:57:57
Several accidents took place at tourist spots in the country in the run-up to the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, turning recreation into tragedy and trauma.
Invest in infrastructure for sustainable growth
2016-06-08 07:54:41
China faces two separate challenges: the long-term issue of a declining potential growth rate and the immediate problem of below-potential actual growth.
Swiss tunnel shows rest of Europe the way
2016-06-07 07:57:30
Switzerland inspired its European neighbors on Wednesday by announcing the completion of the world's longest traffic tunnel, linking north and south Europe.
Charging to drive unlikely to cut capital's congestion
2016-06-07 07:52:33
Beijing has worked out preliminary policies for a congestion charge in the city. The progress was confirmed by Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau and Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport.
Renminbi is convenient scapegoat, not culprit
2016-06-07 07:46:56
Even before the start of the eighth Strategic and Economic Dialogue the issue of the renminbi's exchange rate was back on the agenda.
Ruling won't calm disputes in South China Sea
2016-06-07 07:39:48
China's clear-cut stance in response to the arbitration case unilaterally pushed forward by the Philippines on its dispute with China in the South China Sea can be generalized as "non-acceptance, non-participation, non-recognition and non-compliance"..
Long delayed apology for WWII slave labor
2016-06-03 08:46:34
By refusing to take any responsibility for the wartime forced labor, the Japanese courts have continually rubbed salt into the wounds.