Op-Ed Blog
The Chinese Dream Revisited
The task of the President of China is hard. At the domestic level, the elimination of poverty remains his highest priority. From 1978 to 2016, approximately730 million Chinese people have been lifted out of poverty.
Western-Unicorns and PRC-Dragons, outlook on what’s coming after the CPC congress
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is right now being held in Beijing. The decisions made here, will have a major impact on the next 5 years of China's development and on how China wants to cooperate with other countries and markets.
Is the IMF's new China forecast reasonable?
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF has pointed out that global economic growth is strengthening, with growth expected to hit 3.6% in 2017 and 3.7% in 2018. This is indeed a good news for China.
Trans-Siberian railway – expectations and realities
The Trans-Siberia Railway (Transsib) transport corridor is fast becoming a new point of trade growth between China and Europe. How is this possible in a highly competitive global environment, and at a time when the tariffs for sea freight have reached an historic minimum?
How will the 19th CPC National Congress pave the way for China's future?
The CPC National Congress meeting is classified as the most essential and significant political event in China. It is traditionally held after every 5 years. The first was held in 1921, the same year that the CPC was founded.
19th CPC National Congress to light up the future of China
It is expected that at this Party Congress, a total of 2,287 delegates representing 89 million CPC members across the country from all walks of life will elect new CPC Central Committee, which in turn will elect a 25-member Politburo and its seven-member Standing Committee.
Law enforcement and cyber security dialogue a new chapter of Sino-US ties
The first Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity Dialogue reflects the two most powerful nations' broad engagement and long-standing cooperation on important areas of Sino-US relations, with frank discussions on immigration, fugitives, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity.
Riding towards a better future with e-car plan
By committing to ceasing production of conventional combustion engine vehicles in the near future, China has set the stage for progressive disruption across the tech, automotive and energy industries.
Interpol event reflects China's commitment to global security
This year's four-day conference is a critical opportunity for police forces to share best practices, set comprehensive police strategies, and arrange police operations to tackle regional crime from a global perspective.
China-Nepal-India: An opportunity to seize?
When Nepal and China shook hands over the historic Nepal-China cross border railway agreement this month, it wasn't all stakeholders that celebrated this historic development.
India, China should work to form Asian Union
India and China are the two fastest growing economies and also the two biggest developing countries. The hour has come perhaps for these two nations to work together to create a progressive path, forming a union extending to other Asian countries.
Naval interaction as part of China-Russia strategic partnership
The Naval Interaction is just one element of a long-term plan of building the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Russia. The parties have already worked a long way but they are still far away from forming military alliance.
BRICS Plus: vast opportunities to developing countries
If the Xiamen declaration is anything to go by, then BRICS Plus presents enormous opportunities for stronger and more sustainable economies in Africa.
Safe nuclear power generation another hallmark of Chinese ingenuity
“Going Nuclear” has many meanings but according to the urban dictionary it also means “going full throttle”. China is indeed going nuclear to curb a number of issues by utilizing nuclear technology.
China-Singapore ties back on right track
It is worth mentioning that as China rises quickly, the Singaporean prime minister realized it's crucial to mend fences with China and to be involved in China's Belt and Road initiative.
Rule of law, safeguard for economic growth, stability
In a fast-evolving world where business edge is the norm, there is no gainsaying that the rule of law not only attracts and assures foreign investors, but also improves the country's political standing.
China's goals for world peace in harmony with UN
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session is one of the most important global events. Leaders from around the globe gather to ponder over grave issues impacting the world.
China cleansing corruption at all levels
Realizing the intensity needed to create a system to root-out corruption is one of the key steps toward sustainable progress. China knows this very well.
Rule of law leads China on the way towards well-off society
China's legal construction has made notable achievements in promoting the rule of law by firmly taking the socialist road of the rule of law with Chinese characteristics and firmly advancing the law-based governance of the country.
China's helicopter industry on a steady rise
China's demand for helicopters with multiple functions such as emergency medical services, law enforcement, firefighting, and tourism is soaring. Industry experts predict that the number of helicopters in China will grow by over 30 percent annually over the next decade.