Op-Ed Blog
Looking beyond the headlines about China's constitution
The Chinese government has found ways of quite reliably doing what the majority of the Chinese expect them to do, thereby created an environment of opportunity for individuals to thrive, and for most people not to be left behind.
The Chinese Dream and its future outcome
The country's primary objective is to make China a prosperous nation. Doing it means that nobody should be left behind, despite more than 40 million people live with less than USD95 cents per day.
China's congress lays out ongoing reforms, nationwide negative list
China will also continue to improve the economy by expanding the market access via the negative list. This policy has been long in the making, and is an important economic reform.
Initiating “a golden era” for China-Kenya Cooperation
In today's world, it has become universally acknowledged that development is the first priority. But how do we promote and realize development?
China’s Constitutional Change a Prophecy based on Past and Present
During this year's national legislative and political advisory sessions, heated discussion has arisen on the draft revisions to China's Constitution. Undoubtedly, the move to amend the Constitution speaks to the legal and political future of China.
Why do China's constitutional amendments pave the way for its governance modernization?
As the world’s largest developing country and second largest economy, China is geared for further steady growth and development. This requires a smooth path free of bumps or sharp turns. Amendments to the Constitution help clear possible bumps and build buffer zones for the road ahead.
Wang Yi indicates a reset in China-India ties
China-India bilateral trade for 2017 shows an unprecedented rise, reaching $84.45 billion USD. For nearly a decade it had been stagnating at around $70 billion USD.
Foreign minister’s press briefing showcases Beijing’s balancing act
While the focus of the annual session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) is largely domestic, it also serves as a means for Beijing to signal its intentions and trajectory to the rest of the world.
Wang Yi lays out China's diplomatic agenda for 2018
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's press conference came at a very important juncture in time as China has entered the new era and this year's political season in China is ushering in change, thus making it important to showcase the country's foreign policy.
China is shaping the world-What the West should do
Mutual understanding is easily lost in translation, especially between Chinese-language and English. Therefore it's crucial for the corporate and political decision-makers in the West to get a first-hand understanding of China.
Two sessions with two messages: Stability and growth
China now has the world's largest middle-income group because Chinese's personal income has increased by an annual average of 7.4 percent, outpacing economic growth.
Who doesn't want global growth?
There is a new vibrancy emanating from China today. Economic growth continues unabated at over 6.5 percent and literally hundreds of millions of Chinese are reaping the rewards of high speed rail, foreign travel, electric vehicles and cleaner air.
Premier Li’s work report: Full speed ahead
Americans with little or no knowledge of China's governance might think that the annual report is like our State of the Union address; it's not. In fact, they're as different as apples and oranges.
Premier's speech highlights China's R&D push
Discussions about technology in China often focus on the things people might see in their day-to-day lives, but China has been making huge investments into other advanced technologies in a range of areas that Premier Li touched on throughout his speech.
Persistent efforts needed for China to root out poverty
Since 1949, China has transformed its governance, economy and, most importantly, elevated more than 700 million citizens out of poverty.
Interpreting the "balanced scorecard" of Chinese government
GDP is not a suitable indicator to lead a country. This is a criticism often heard about the Chinese government’s economic planning. The irony is that probably no-one would agree more to that statement than the Chinese government themselves.
Government work report predicts China's solid entry into new era
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has presented the government work report in which he sketched the achievements made over the past five years and emphasized the targets for this year.
2018 CPPCC session sets path of socialist modernization for China
The current CPPCC has 2,158 members, including people from entertainment, sports, science, business, non-Communist parties, and representatives of religions and ethnic minority groups.
Liu He faces major headwinds in trade meeting in U.S.
Top Chinese economic adviser Liu He has been in the U.S. to discuss trade issues with Trump administration officials. Despite the presence of pro-free trade officials in the Trump administration, it is the trade hawks who have earned the President's support.
Brexit Britain and China-Leveraging on resources to build a partnership
Cross-cultural competence is a two-way street. Whilst both countries continue to absorb international influences, it is difficult to ignore the fact that the core cultural and linguistic systems are not cognate.