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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Indian opening tough but golden chance

Source: Global Times Published: January 11, 2012 22:23

Last year was the 20th year since market reforms began for the Indian economy. These reforms are now in a critical stage. The most compelling issue is whether the door of the Indian economy can swing further open.

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Soft love for kids more dangerous in US

Source: Global Times Published: January 05, 2012 20:53

It is always tough to get used to a culture different from your own. The task is even tougher for Chinese immigrants in the US, where the stakes are often high.

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India can free Nepal from mountain chains

Source: Global Times Published: January 04, 2012 21:48

Land-locked Nepal is highly economically dependent on its neighbor, India. During a recent trip to Nepal, I could see clear signs of this dependence.

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Soviet fall shows stability needs public dignity

Source: Global Times Published: December 28, 2011 20:15

In the summer of 1991, I drove to Viborg, a border city of the Soviet Union, from Helsinki. When the car crossed the border, the scenery didn’t change, as the area was Finnish territory before World War II.

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Authorities take up Taobao publicity tricks

Source: Global Times Published: December 25, 2011 22:25

The Internet is leading us all toward US filmmaker Andy Warhol’s prediction, “In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” But our 15 minutes of fame may not be as easy to find as we think.

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Chinese media's stare fixed on global powers

Source: Global Times Published: December 14, 2011 19:28

The editorial of the Washington Post Monday was "Congo at Risk." Editorials show a paper's concerns, and this was a fine example.

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Money louder than public in US elections

Source: Global Times Published: December 08, 2011 18:57

Few fictional soap operas can beat the reality show drama of the campaign to be the Republican candidate in the 2012 presidential election. It offers a perfect combination of sex, money and power combined with a Survivor Island style atmosphere.

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Russian future bright if crisis avoided

Source: Global Times Published: December 07, 2011 20:19

Russia held its parliamentary elections Monday, which attracted global attention, as it was treated as a forerunner to Vladimir Putin's presidential election next year.

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For millions of victims worldwide, everyday remains AIDS Day

Source: Global Times Published: December 05, 2011 19:57

Last week's events, marking the fight to end the disease that has killed 30 million people over 30 years, saw the Sydney Opera House lit up in red and the Centre Pompidou in Paris covered in blue, plastic condoms.

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Health insurers look twice at the overweight

Source: Global Times Published: December 01, 2011 15:34

One of the most popular nicknames for people in China is "fatty." Almost everyone living in China knows someone who is called that name, be it classmates, friends, neighbors or colleagues.

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