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Opening accounts to scrutiny

2011-05-06 10:32

One paradox in Chinese administrative reality has been the governments that invariably address themselves as "the people's" yet keep their account books away from us.

US debt in China's forex reserves worrisome

2011-05-06 10:32

China's foreign currency reserves topped $3 trillion (2 trillion euros), according to the latest data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC).

Best marriages are often between social equals

2011-05-06 10:32

Discussing Titanic recently, some Chinese female college students readily affirmed having enjoyed what they considered to be a very "romantic" film.

EU falters in new deal

2011-04-29 11:49

As the Financial Times pointed out recently, Europe's leaders missed a good opportunity to come clean about the crisis.

Debt crisis hits beyond Europe

2011-04-29 11:49

The European Union is troubled by its debt problem. This may have negative effects on EU-China relations.

New era for Asia-Pacific region

2011-04-29 11:42

With its remarkable economic growth, China is both seeking and gaining more influence in multilateral cooperation arrangements.

A huge market for the whole world

2011-04-29 11:42

Brazilian soybeans, US airplanes, German machinery and Thai tropical fruits: What do they have in common?

Population growth concerns

2011-04-29 11:42

Given its great population, China needs to continue the family planning policy as its population will continue to grow over the next two decades.

Deficit fears a non-issue

2011-04-22 10:36

China registered a trade deficit of $1.02 billion in the first quarter of this year, the first in six years, because of a slowdown in exports amid shrinking global demand.

Helping others in need

2011-04-22 10:36

The Information Office of the State Council issued a white paper on China's foreign aid on Thursday.

Tenuous hope for a eurozone recovery

2011-04-22 10:36

As the European Union's debt crisis again explodes with new fears that Greece will not be able to withstand its massive debt, everyone is asking: Will the EU survive?

The ills of blind pursuit of pleasure

2011-04-15 11:14

A recent news report on outdoor advertising in Beijing made interesting reading.

BRICS expectations

2011-04-15 11:14

The joint declaration that leaders of BRICS issued in Sanya on Thursday highlighted "a new model" of global economic cooperation and an important way of pursuing multilateralism.

Smart power vs subtle power

2011-04-15 11:14

The administration of United States President Barack Obama has rebranded the country's foreign policy around the grand concept of "smart power"

BRICS can build common currency

2011-04-08 10:35

The formation of a BRICS common currency would present a formidable alternative to the dollar and the euro as the global reserve currency.

Seeing the truth needs an open mind

2011-04-08 10:35

It is the saddest thing for a news organization to lose its objectivity.

Oil giants should also pay

2011-04-08 08:03

The double whammy of higher gasoline prices and more parking fees must have hit many car drivers in Beijing hard.

Wisdom in a tea cup

2011-04-08 08:03

Making a decent pot of tea seems to be a lost art. Lost, too, are the mentality, sensibility and confidence behind the art.

Disparate effects of disaster

2011-04-01 10:23

Increased exports and more private sector investments can help Japan minimize the effects of the earthquake and tsunami

Military transparency

2011-04-01 10:23

The State Information Office issued the white paper China's National Defense in 2010 on Thursday, providing detailed information on China's defense forces and their activities last year.

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