Opinion - China Daily

Op-Ed Contributors - US should adopt new thinking for GPA

By Li Enheng — 05 Dec 2011 08:49:25 +0800

Despite the determined efforts by the contracting parties to conclude the 10-year old negotiations for upgrading the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), it is proving difficult to finalize a deal by the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference on Dec 15-17.

Op-Ed Contributors - Latin America integration

By Sun Hongbo — 05 Dec 2011 08:47:46 +0800

Creation of CELAC reflects region's growing influence in the trend toward multi-polarization of world governance.

Op-Ed Contributors - East Asia not US playground

By Tao Wenzhao — 19 Nov 2011 08:26:56 +0800

Instead of overriding nations' diversities, regional integration should be established through a gradual and healthy process

Op-Ed Contributors - Tibet development forum a grand success

By Qi Ju — 19 Nov 2011 08:25:38 +0800

From Nov 10 to 11, the Third Forum on the Development of Tibet, aimed at promoting interaction between Western countries and China to stimulate the Tibet autonomous region's development, was held in Athens, Greece.

Editorials - End begging for wages

China Daily — 08 Dec 2011 08:55:03 +0800

PROTECTING MIGRANT WORKERS' LEGITIMATE rights and interests would be a good embodiment of the government's emphasis on improving people's livelihoods.

Editorials - Air purification needed

China Daily — 08 Dec 2011 08:51:49 +0800

WHEN THE CITY STRUGGLES TO BREATH WHILE smothered in smog, all Beijingers can do is pray; either for some wind, rain, or snow to clear the air, or if this fails, that their air purifiers and facemasks will be able to protect them from the pollution.

Op-Ed Contributors - West caught in the Net of double standard

By Andre Vltchek — 07 Dec 2011 08:50:21 +0800

Journalists and researchers have to follow strict rules before accusing Western governments, companies or individuals of any wrongdoing. Or else, draconic regulations will ensure they face defamation cases or public ridicule or both. It appears that only Western interests, or the interests of the West's allies, are well protected against groundless accusations.

Op-Ed Contributors - Playing the anti-China card

By Li Wei — 07 Dec 2011 08:49:21 +0800

President Obama has pinned his re-election hopes on a change of policy that threatens trade ties between the two countries.

Op-Ed Contributors - Private sector as catalyst for development

By Lars Thunell — 06 Dec 2011 09:15:26 +0800

When experts gathered in Busan, South Korea, from Nov 29 to Dec 1, for the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, the private sector, for the first time, had a seat at the table.

Op-Ed Contributors - Only more hot air expected

By Yang Fuqiang — 06 Dec 2011 09:11:42 +0800

People should not raise their hopes that any real progress will be made at the Durban conference on climate change.

Columnists - The good, the bad and the ugly of laissez faire

By Zhu Yuan — 03 Dec 2011 08:53:02 +0800

If I had been asked more than 30 years ago, which I would prefer, a planned economy or a laissez-faire free market, I would have chosen the latter as the best pick-me-up for the country's abject economic condition at that time.

Op-Ed Contributors - Time to turn vision into reality

By Shan Chu — 03 Dec 2011 08:49:48 +0800

Transition from theory to action has been slow and countries have to act together to guarantee everybody the right to development.

Op-Ed Contributors - Real test is still to come

By Yu Yongding — 02 Dec 2011 08:57:41 +0800

Problems of property and debt are being exaggerated, China's economy is fundamentally sound but needs adjustment.

Op-Ed Contributors - Change is urgently needed in climate

By Renata Dessallien — 02 Dec 2011 08:55:13 +0800

This week, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban brings together representatives of the world's governments, international organizations and civil society in a final bid to advance the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and its Kyoto Protocol, before the Kyoto Protocol expires on Dec 31, 2012.

Op-Ed Contributors - Time for financial sector reform

By Lee Il Houng — 01 Dec 2011 09:08:04 +0800

Perhaps structured financial products occupy less space on Chinese banks' balance sheets and payoffs of the Annapurna (a form of option contract) sort are less discussed in trading floors in Zhejiang province. However, that is not to say that the financial system in China is any less complex than elsewhere.

Op-Ed Contributors - Crucial period of change

By Li Daokui — 01 Dec 2011 09:06:29 +0800

Slower growth and increasing inflationary pressures mean China needs economic restructuring to ensure healthy development.

Op-Ed Contributors - From Pacific power to partner

By Colin Speakman — 30 Nov 2011 08:48:53 +0800

Although the US is still by far the world's largest economy (with a GDP of more than $14 trillion versus China's fast approaching $6 trillion), its economy is in a poor state and its unemployment rate remains stubbornly around 9 percent.

Op-Ed Contributors - Effective risk prevention

By Yi Xianrong — 30 Nov 2011 08:46:00 +0800

Government determined to curb lending and bring credit expansion under control to forestall potential financial crisis.

Op-Ed Contributors - China and India: Partners, not foes

By M.D. Nalapat — 29 Nov 2011 08:39:22 +0800

If you google "China and India", you can find headlines such as "China a threat to Indian hegemonic designs", "US regional initiatives could impact China-India relations", "India lags in construction of roads along border with China" and "South China Sea crucial to India's energy, security interests". These will give you the impression that China and India are rivals, which is exactly what the West wants you to believe.

Op-Ed Contributors - Onus is now on everyone

By Mukul Sanwal — 29 Nov 2011 08:37:01 +0800

White paper shows that the whole of society is to participate in actions that will reduce the country's energy consumption.

Op-Ed Contributors - Taking Africa into the future

By Miller Matola — 28 Nov 2011 09:00:17 +0800

The first round of negotiations to establish a free trade area (FTA) covering 26 countries in Southern and East Africa will begin on Dec 8 in Nairobi.

Op-Ed Contributors - Accusations ignore the facts

By Li Ruo — 28 Nov 2011 08:56:51 +0800

China's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and South China Sea is undisputable but it seeks peaceful solutions to the disputes.

Op-Ed Contributors - Enough of tiger moms and wolf dads

By Berlin Fang — 26 Nov 2011 09:17:36 +0800

Thomas Friedman wrote in his column, "How about better parents?" (The New York Times, Nov 19), that parent involvement is key to student success.

Columnists - Will Durban end the fight against climate change?

By OP Rana — 26 Nov 2011 09:11:28 +0800

Greenpeace International released a report on Nov 22, saying a handful of multinational corporations are "exerting undue influence" on the political process in the United States and Canada and other pivotal countries to delay global action on climate change.

Columnists - Ingratitude is all too common unfortunately

By Chen Weihua — 25 Nov 2011 08:43:57 +0800

Thursday is the annual Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.

Op-Ed Contributors - China still a developing nation

By Martin Khor — 25 Nov 2011 08:42:05 +0800

Is China still a developing country, or has it joined the ranks of developed countries? The question became more topical after US President Barack Obama reportedly told Chinese leaders that China had to act more responsibly now that it has "grown up."

Op-Ed Contributors - The role that US plays in Asia

By Xue Litai — 24 Nov 2011 08:43:20 +0800

Sino-US ties were in focus at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Honolulu and the just concluded East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bali, especially because of the European economic and political crises.

Op-Ed Contributors - It's proved a wise decision

By Li Luosha — 24 Nov 2011 08:41:14 +0800

WTO membership has enabled China to become the impetus for a more just multilateral trading system that benefits all.

Editorials - Sangong expenditures

China Daily — 23 Nov 2011 08:37:33 +0800

In a further move to promote openness and transparency, the Chinese government is planning to extend the requirement for government departments to make public their sangong expenditures to lower levels of government.

Editorials - Addressing climate change

China Daily — 23 Nov 2011 08:32:28 +0800

Never assume that mitigating climate change is beyond our ability.

Op-Ed Contributors - Improving education quality in rural areas

By Sally Thomas — 22 Nov 2011 08:45:45 +0800

The world population has crossed 7 billion. So competition for the best educational provisions and resources will increase, especially for girls and students in poor rural areas.

Op-Ed Contributors - Return to reason for real estate

By Wu Jiangang — 22 Nov 2011 08:43:40 +0800

The bubble has done much harm to society but government efforts to curb the hike in house prices appear to be working.

Op-Ed Contributors - Debate: Cultural industry

By Jia Xudong, Yang Jun and Chang Jihong — 21 Nov 2011 09:01:20 +0800

What ails the China's cultural industry? And how can it be turned into a healthy and prosperous sector? Three experts enlighten us with their suggestions.

Op-Ed Contributors - Spying activities unacceptable

By Shen Dingli — 21 Nov 2011 08:59:54 +0800

The US should not use freedom of navigation as a means to conduct unlawful intelligence gathering operations.

Op-Ed Contributors - Why not make food, health part of security

By Ong Suan Ee — 18 Nov 2011 09:09:56 +0800

Non-traditional security (NTS) issues have ranked high on the East Asia Summit's (EAS) agenda since its establishment in 2005.

Columnists - Time for US to make plans for the future

By Chen Weihua — 18 Nov 2011 09:08:25 +0800

It is hardly coincidental that two talks in New York on Monday both focused on China's 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015).

Columnists - Confessions of a small-time investor

By Huang Xiangyang — 17 Nov 2011 09:16:15 +0800

I have a confession to make. I am a small investor. During the past 10 years, I have invested part of my income in stocks and warrants, funds and gold, in the hope of beating inflation. But the result, it pains me to say, is I am no wealthier now than I would have been without such speculation.

Op-Ed Contributors - Freedom of navigation

By Lu Yang — 17 Nov 2011 08:56:53 +0800

The law of the sea has no bearing on disputes over maritime sovereignty and jurisdiction over certain sea areas.

Columnists - Once a matter of life and death

By Zhu Yuan — 16 Nov 2011 08:59:05 +0800

The Shenzhen civil servant who beat his parents committed what was considered a serious crime in ancient times.

Op-Ed Contributors - East Asia Summit agenda

By Liu Weidong — 16 Nov 2011 08:57:37 +0800

EAS, which welcomes two new members, should be a forum for finding common ground not a platform for airing differences.

Op-Ed Contributors - Partnership can prosper

By Wei Jianguo — 15 Nov 2011 09:01:18 +0800

China and EU should take a strategic and long-term perspective and strengthen their bilateral policy coordination and dialogue.

Op-Ed Contributors - No winners in a trade war

By Deng Yuwen — 15 Nov 2011 08:59:10 +0800

US President Barack Obama said at the APEC summit in Hawaii late on Sunday that China was not doing enough to allow its currency to rise.

Op-Ed Contributors - Debate: East Asia

China Daily — 14 Nov 2011 09:05:35 +0800

At a recent East Asia Cooperation Forum, organized by the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, scholars presented their views on some of the prospects for the region. Below are excerpts from some scholars who attended the forum.

Op-Ed Contributors - US' Trans-Pacific objective

By Yang Danzhi — 14 Nov 2011 08:57:21 +0800

After consolidating its military ties in the region it is developing an economic strategy to ensure complete dominance of the Asia Pacific.

Op-Ed Contributors - Is cost of doing business in China really rising?

By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard — 12 Nov 2011 09:49:53 +0800

China has been the developing world's leading recipient of inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) since 1992 and has consistently ranked in the top five IFDI destinations (developed or developing) over the past three years. Last year, China's IFDI hit a record $105.7 billion. China's accumulated $1.0574 trillion of IFDI entails investment in tens of thousands of projects in sectors as diverse as automobiles, banking, electronics, real estate and textiles.

Op-Ed Contributors - Not a crisis but surely an alarm

By Wu Jiangang — 12 Nov 2011 09:49:05 +0800

Wenzhou's entrepreneurs are paying for their wrong decisions but government should help them defuse speculation bubble

Columnists - Damage limitation is urgently needed

By Chen Weihua — 11 Nov 2011 09:22:13 +0800

On Wednesday evening, I listened to talks by Chinese entrepreneurs on philanthropy and social responsibility at Columbia University, New York.

Op-Ed Contributors - Curbing risks of big banks

By Xiao Gang — 11 Nov 2011 09:21:05 +0800

While the world kept a watchful eye on the results of the G20 summit in Cannes, France, with respect to the European crisis, it is important to note that the leaders of the G20 formally endorsed the list of 29 “global systemically important banks” (G-SIBs).

Op-Ed Contributors - Time the US heeded advice

By Wang Yusheng — 10 Nov 2011 08:51:47 +0800

Hawaii will host the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum from Thursday to Saturday, the second time the United States will be holding the event in 18 years.

Op-Ed Contributors - A good turn deserves another

By Men Jing — 10 Nov 2011 08:49:12 +0800

After the back-slapping bonhomie of the recent G20 summit now it's time for some 'you scratch my back I'll scratch yours'.

Op-Ed Contributors - Burning issue for leadership

By Peter Voser — 09 Nov 2011 08:47:36 +0800

Coordinated global response is needed to meet challenge of providing more energy for more people and cutting CO2.

Op-Ed Contributors - Euro-paralysis at G20 summit

By Dan Steinbock — 09 Nov 2011 08:46:39 +0800

As the eurozone battleground expands from Greece to Italy, G20 must achieve in the future what the Cannes summit could not.