Op-Ed Blog
Belt and Road: a new path for global governance reform
Chinese President Xi Jinping says that the construction of the Belt and Road accords with the need to reform the global governance system.
Belt and Road: How Western media miss the point
The observers in parts of the Western media not only risk losing their credibility as analysts, also deny their audiences an understanding about the opportunities that are on offer.
Analysis: Is the trade war spelling the end of the WTO?
The US Trade Representative (USTR) will hold the next public hearing regarding the proposed tariffs on 200 billion US dollars in Chinese goods on Monday.
US addiction to sanctions is forcing EU to switch sides
Today, the US government judges international relations with zero-sum thinking, does not respect the opinions of its European allies, ignores EU interests, and is condescending and arrogant.
Too much 'irrational exuberance' over US recovery
If you put your faith in President Donald Trump's numerous "tweets" you would think that everything is just coming up roses with the US economy.
Trump is walking into Thucydides' trap
Given Trump's psychological profile, one that doesn't arm him to perform well under pressure, he has singled out China as his US public enemy No.1 with potentially devastating results for these two countries and the world-at-large.
What Russia is doing to counter the new round of American sanctions
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is already making big moves to honor his re-election commitment to defend the country from the impact of American sanctions.
US-China full-blown trade war can be avoided
While opening shots have been fired, there is still time to avert a mutually destructive trade war if wiser voices prevail.
Trade wars are not "good and easy to win" for Trump
Trump has tweeted trade wars are good and easy to win. Economists and historians disagree.
More tariffs mean more pain ahead for American companies
For American companies, there are only two ways to avoid the impact of the tariffs: Seek an exemption, or persuade the government to abandon its plan to impose tariffs and instead negotiate a solution to its trade disputes.
Trade war shouldn’t stop China’s domestic reform battle
The trade war between China and the United States has come to a turning point. This week, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) is holding public hearings to consider imposing an additional 10 percent duty on approximately 200 billion dollars' worth of Chinese goods.
History shows trade protectionism is short-lived
History has repeatedly proved that free trade can boost consumption and bring tangible benefits to people.
China-Malaysia cooperation embarks on a new journey
Mahathir Mohamad, who was elected Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 92, has ended his first trip to China after taking office again.
Behind the rise of quality foreign investment in China
According to the latest data on foreign investment, 35,239 new foreign-invested companies were established in China in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 99.1 percent.
China locking down resources and locking up markets in Africa?
One of the themes in Peter Navarro’s book “Death by China” centers on Chinese investment in Africa, which the author argues is an attempt of colonization.
Trade war is no swing game
Just like its ally across the pond swinging between a hard or soft Brexit, the Trump administration seems to also be struggling to decide what kind of trade deals they want with China.
Two methods for China to curb Trump's arrogance
China will not be strangled by US trade bullying and will solve the issue through solidarity and trade diversion; China has many tools to counter US sanctions.
It’s time to boost China and Japan’s widening economic ties
The future is looking bright when it comes to opportunities for cooperation between China and Japan.
On the road to talk
We should recognize China-US talk is part of the process of WTO rule-making. It is now necessary to reexamine WTO rules under which trade is conducted and to judge whether they are still fit for purpose.
Animation: For a nut, life is hard
Tell me, do you want all those fruits, nuts, and veggies to pile up and rot simply because President Trump is killing trade at the expense of the many?