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Weighing the Van Rompuy years of EU

2014-10-31 09:46

Despite a 'stormy' tenure, the departing European council president helped to financially stabilize Europe

Keeping the momentum going

2014-10-24 07:28

For the rule of law to prevail, a strong leader who imposes his will is needed

Premier lays foundations in Europe

2014-10-24 07:28

Two silk roads will revitalize Eurasia as well as help build a more inclusive and open global market

Courtesy, not confrontation, best for Europe

2014-10-24 07:28

Despite annoying Beijing at times, EU members find path of cooperation in their interest

The most important service

2014-10-24 07:28

With industry losing ground, the old methods will provide only diminishing returns

A new chapter in fight against hunger

2014-10-24 07:28

Generous donation from China highlights its role in grappling with undernourishment

Common interests exceed differences

2014-10-24 07:32

Participants at Hamburg Summit from China and the EU felt comfortable enough to tell a few home truths

Xi explains model of governance in new book

2014-10-17 11:00

The Governance of China, President Xi Jinping's new book, is unprecedented. Can analyzing the book elucidate Xi's thinking and illuminate China's future? Consider seven frameworks or perspectives: publishing purposes; overarching themes; content analysis; chain of developmental causation; domestic goals; domestic means; and global principles.

Economy needs pruning for growth

2014-10-17 11:00

It sounds like a contradiction: China's development needs a cut in the 2015 GDP growth rate.

Growth quality matters more than size

2014-10-17 11:00

According to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund, China's estimated GDP for 2014, if calculated to reflect Purchasing Power Parity, is $17.6 trillion, higher than the $17.4 trillion of the United States. In other words, China will replace the US as the largest economy in the world.

Living standards not a numbers game

2014-10-17 11:00

The world looks like a very different place if other economies are compared based on the statistical method being used to proclaim that China's GDP will surpass that of the United States this year.

China goes Italian

2014-10-10 07:28

Premier Li Keqiang is arriving in Italy as the country has experienced its largest wave of Chinese investment, a development that has benefited both countries

A tick for graft fight, but more is needed

2014-10-10 07:28

Promised economic reforms have yet to yield the changes envisaged in harnessing new energy

Lessons for resource-rich Africa

2014-10-10 07:28

China and other nations are good models in developing resources and maximizing their energy strategies

Leaner, slicker and more user-friendly

2014-10-10 07:33

ASEM summit promises less long-winded discussion and more direct action

Stock exchange link may set the bulls running

2014-10-03 07:54

As Shanghai and Hong Kong investment channels open, exciting times lie ahead for China's capital markets

Referendum offers a moment of clarity

2014-10-03 07:54

Connecting with overseas markets is vital to Scotland's continuing success

Out with white elephants, in with horses

2014-10-03 07:54

Chinese industry needs to develop skills for equine training, breeding and handling

Horse industry can help put others on track

2014-10-03 07:54

British equestrian know-how is steeped in hundreds of years of history

European Union's credibility is at risk

2014-09-26 08:39

To avoid losing more global influence, EU needs to reassess security, reset its aims and define a new agenda

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