Japanese takeover clouds FT's editorial independence

2016-03-19 09:22:35

Questions were raised immediately about the type of changes that would take place in the newspaper - whether it would maintain its editorial independence or take a more critical stance toward China.

Merkel loses public support

2016-03-18 09:11:52

AlphaGo an AI giant, still not a threat

2016-03-18 07:43:22

Even the best AI cannot match human intelligence, which is unique in accumulating experience and thinking creatively and independently.

Station looks beyond anti-piracy mission

2016-03-18 07:43:22

China would not have thought of establishing a logistic supply station in Djibouti were it not for fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia.

Trump might be echoing fears of US people

2016-03-18 07:43:22

That Trump's outspoken ways have endeared him to many in the US is, to a large extent, a result of public disappointment with US-style democracy.

Present status best for Hong Kong's future

2016-03-18 07:44:16

Maintaining the current constitutional status is the best way for Hong Kong to remain the free economy and prosperous trade hub it is today.

Sinking of fishing boat 'brutal'

2016-03-18 07:43:42

Chinese fishermen may be involved in illegal fishing activities, but that is no justification for the brutal law enforcement demonstrated by the Argentine coast guard.

More to fear from a weak China than one that is strong

2016-03-18 07:37:21

The latest cover story in The Atlantic written by Jeffrey Goldberg is quite telling of US President Barack Obama's foreign policy.

Trump's campaign

2016-03-17 09:08:10

Why China needs to champion free trade

2016-03-17 07:57:01

Regardless of the framework, China needs to accelerate reforms and integrate its economy further with the rest of the region and world.

Consumers' rights are essential part of supply-side reform

2016-03-17 07:57:01

The prevalence of shoddy goods has clearly become a problem that both China's e-business giants and the regulatory authorities need to take it more seriously.

More investment options would check home prices

2016-03-17 07:57:01

The government should continue its policy to gradually expand the amount of money Chinese can legally invest in shares and mutual funds outside China.