Op-Ed Blog
British PM should offer more than big business during China visit
From an in depth understanding of how to implement central government policy at the front line of local delivery, to how we manage the miracle of our National Health Service, the British government might do well to open its kimono of expertise and experience to China.
Chinese laundry is no big deal beside America's huge pile of debt
A hundred years ago, many Americans depended on Chinese people to wash their clothes. Now they need the Chinese to pay their debts. A trade dispute flowing from the laundry won’t benefit either side.
China should respond to Trump unilateralism with multilateralism
When the page of Chinese lunar calendar is about to turn over to the new year of 2018, what is happening between the US and China doesn’t augur well for the future of bilateral trade relations between the two big players.
Free Zone of Gwadar another major achievement for CPEC
President Xi’s vision for Belt and Road Initiative is to boost world trade through an interconnected world, while creating a win-win scenario for all. The inauguration of the first Gwadar Free Zone is an example of the realization of President Xi’s vision.
Kono’s visit aims to open lines of communication for China-Japan ties
It is true that both sides have taken a series of confidence building measures and made goodwill gestures in the recent past thus one can hope for the relations to take a turn for the better following Kono’s visit as it too is a part of the confidence building measures.
New visa scheme part of China's opening up
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of China's reform and opening-up policy. The policy has proven to be the best way for modern China to make progress in its own development.
Interpreting approval ratings of two global powers
Regarding its participation in global governance, the international community thought highly of China in the fields of science and technology (65%), economy (64%) and culture (57%).
Rising tide of Chinese tourists visiting India
The actual numbers of Chinese tourists visiting India is perhaps much better in helping to put things in perspective. The number of Chinese visitors has clocked a fourfold increase in the last ten years.
EU-China Year of Tourism: What are the challenges awaiting us?
Chinese tourists represent a very wide-ranging market in which co-exist all types of needs. It is very essential to understand certain groups or niche, especially their expectations and behaviours.
Aamir Khan's ‘Secret Superstar’ eyeing success in China
Indian actor-producer Aamir Khan’s latest drama-comedy “Secret Superstar” is being released in Chinese mainland theaters on January 19. To some extent, it is like coming home for Khan.
China-U.S misunderstanding: Time for constructive dialogue
President Trump certainly will not uncritically adopt Chinese ideas, but he is transactional in his approach to relationships, which involves a readiness to engage in pragmatic-rational view.
Africa’s infrastructure-connectivity means business
China is reaping the benefits of backing Africa in a big way. The Chinese have realised that investment in large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa has ripple effects.
Sino-Pak deep-sea expedition helps understand and mitigate tsunamis
The joint expedition includes Pakistani scientists along with Chinese experts who embarked upon this endeavor from Karachi port. The research vessel will go over the multi-channel seismic zone within the Makran trench.
UAE, China ready for closer business ties with visas on arrival
The outlook for even greater trade and investment ties, boosted by the new visa systems' potential impact on bilateral flow of people, between the two countries is promising.
Shanghai 2035 making a great city even better
In KPMG's 2017 report on world innovation centers Shanghai was rated as the global city most likely to surpass Silicon Valley as an innovation hub, ahead of New York. This is due to the strength of the ecosystem that Shanghai has built for innovation.
Carbon emission market important for China's energy transition
The impact of climate change is one of the biggest treats for the future of mankind and with the launch of the national carbon market China clearly demonstrates a swift and dedicated follow-up on the pledges for the Paris Climate Agreement.
Chinese firms gaining momentum at CES
It will be interesting to keep a close eye on the Chinese companies attending the CES for years to come. If improvements continue to be made, classical criticizes will disappear, admiration will emerge and copy of Chinese products will begin.
Why Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Africa tour is crucial
Interestingly, China has developed a tradition over the years where Chinese foreign ministers have always chosen Africa as their first overseas trip in the New Year. This tradition has been observed for the last 20 years. Yet 2018 is no different.
China, France to play bigger global role after Macron visit
What is new and deserves particular attention is the straightforward French support for the Belt and Road Initiative. This clarification is promising as the EU has recently been skeptical on Chinese investments in Europe.
Premier's visit enhances China- Cambodia ties, deepens LMC mechanism
In the Phnom Penh Declaration, the leaders put the spotlight on the importance of narrowing the socio-economic development gap between the six nations.