Op-Ed Blog
Syria-China ties from counter-terrorism perspective
China supports the Syrian state in the fight against terrorism, politically and logistically, in addition to reconstruction. China recently committed 2-billion yuan for reconstruction projects in Syria.
2017: The year of China tech
As China begins to attract more top international talents, there’s evidence Chinese firms are not winning just in supply management, but also in go-to-market speed of global expansion.
Yang Jiechi's visit brings India and China closer
In reality, its unrealistic to expect a settlement on the sticky border issue in the near future. As such, crisis management is very important to maintain peace along the border between the two Asian giants.
China in 2018: Well-prepared for new changes and challenges
China’s economic growth target for 2018 will reflect new changes in the economy as the government has put more importance on higher quality development in all areas, the State Council Information Office said in December.
Is convenience and speed getting out of hand?
In China daily life evolves at a tremendous speed, changes follow each other rapidly, and every week some new trend emerges. At every moment of the days simple everything is possible.
Key conference setting course for China’s economic ship
Understanding the risks that China's economy faces we will see a continuing shift in policy towards 'quality' economic growth and less emphasis on chasing GDP numbers.
Why China's fast track impresses expats?
In the past 10 years, China has constructed more than 22,000km of high-speed rail tracks, creating the longest railway network in the world. In terms of interior, China's train has a striking similarity with Germany's ICE.
China’s central economic work conference takes on challenges
China must face “three tough battles” in the coming three years. The first and largest challenge is to prevent major financial risks, as the country continues to hold an excessive amount of debt.
More flights to spur UK-China tourism and economic ties
China has the world's second largest passenger aviation market with enormous growth potential in spite of some regulatory brakes. It is not an easy market to serve and yields remain low, but it is a must-do market.
WTO needs serious reflection about its future
China's accession and the delivery on the commitments that followed did play a role in putting China on a path for fast-track growth in the decade after 2001. However, the stagnating Doha Round failed to provide the boost China needed to stay on that fast track.
Trump’s chronic grievances rather than a national security strategy
The world knows now the gap between what Mr. Trump has said regarding China as compared to what his actions have been regarding China. His actions significantly differ from his words. Monday's speech follows the same trend.
New paradigms of Chinese outbound investments
Unlike what a superficial analysis could suggest, the global attention received by Chinese ODI cannot be merely explained by its impressive growth.
How can Georgia better connect with China?
Unlike the traditional trading relationship Georgia maintains with other countries, authorities in Tbilisi are hoping to align itself as an alternative and risk-reducing crucial corridor for Chinese investment into Europe.
Chinese investment in US: A stabilizer for bilateral ties
While China needs to follow international norms such as assuming corporate social responsibility, the United States must balance its national security interests with its economic ones.
Modern Silk Road from Turkish perspective
Analysts say the Belt and Road initiative will bring fresh incentive to economic, political and strategic ties between Turkey and China. Turkish public also hopes the project will help revive ancient connections between Xian and Istanbul.
China's financial research industry must adapt to disruption
It goes without saying that the pace of technological change has increased at a dizzying rate in every industry and even more so in the financial research industry.
Aerospace Security 2017 supplementing missile defense for peace
Under the leadership of President Xi with bolstered R&D spending, China has significantly augmented its missile defense umbrella consisting of radars, the JL-1A and JY-27A, which are designed to address the ballistic missile threat.
British chancellor should offer innovation in Beijing
The 'usual suspects' for governments are the big and already internationally famous corporates but Mr. Hammond should open up the diplomatic bags with case studies from the vibrant and dynamic economy of the mid-sized corporates and education establishments of Britain.
What 15th RIC 'trilateral' means for China-India relations?
The 15th round of Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers 'trilateral' in New Delhi this week reinforces their significance for being an alternative paradigm in global governance.
Japan should atone for Nanjing Massacre
The Nanjing massacre is a brutal crime committed by the Japanese militarism during their invasion of China, which has irrefutable evidences. If the Japanese government can really learn from history, it will be conducive to the development of relations between China and Japan.