Better help consumers do the heavy lifting
2016-03-10 08:41:16
To turn domestic consumption into an engine powerful enough to make up for the slack of other growth drivers, lawmakers and policymakers should make full use of the ongoing session of the National People's Congress to boost and meet consumers' upgraded demand for quality goods.
US fear-mongering breeds real danger in the region
2016-03-11 07:38:12
The overestimations of Chinese prowess are flawed and misleading, and the anxiety and fear resulting from them may result in devastating consequences; particularly when suspicions are involved.
Making head and tail of eco-problems
2016-03-10 08:41:16
Among the challenges China faces are tricky financial markets, slowing global trade and environmental degradation. And to improve the environment, the five-year plan aims to restrict total energy consumption to 5 billion tons of standard coal by 2020.
Time to target grassroots corruption
2016-03-10 08:41:16
Corruption in local governments has dealt a heavy blow to the image of the Communist Party of China, and also harmed people's legitimate interests. It thus calls for more concerted efforts to prevent abuse of power at all levels.
Xi sends clear signals via talk to entrepreneurs
2016-03-10 07:34:07
The publishing of a talk President Xi Jinping had with some private entrepreneurs last week is a move with many levels of significance.
Navigation freedom no excuse for interference
2016-03-10 08:41:16
How China will respond depends largely on US intentions and behavior. If the US military vessels and aircraft travel thousands of miles just to create trouble, China has the inherent right to self-defense as guaranteed by the UN Charter and other international laws.
Provoking DPRK will not restore peace
2016-03-09 08:49:19
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Monday warned of preemptive nuclear strikes against the United States and the Republic of Korea in response to their joint military exercise, which began on the same day and will continue to run through April 30.
More pediatricians needed for children's health
2016-03-09 08:49:19
Had the long-awaited two-child policy not been announced at the end of last year, the severe shortage of pediatricians in China would probably have not attracted public attention.
Income tax reform must progress in phases
2016-03-09 08:49:19
The goal of individual income tax reform is to establish an income tax system that combines classified and comprehensive taxation systems. The current classified individual income tax system levies different kinds of taxes.
From the glass ceiling to a carpet of shards
2016-03-09 08:49:19
On this International Women's Day, I remain outraged by the denial of rights to women and girls－but I take heart from the people everywhere who act on the secure knowledge that women's empowerment leads to society's advancement.