Consumption can boost China's influence
Today's Asia requires not only the expansion or investment in the region, but needs the nation to transform into a major consumption power. As long as China can nail this, it will without doubt become the firm core of Asia's economy.
Bad manners are worst Chinese import
But for the Chinese who traveled a long way to a foreign country to look for something new, it is important to differentiate between confidence and over-confidence. The former can help us avoid getting lost in a foreign country but the latter may mean we don't learn from our host country, and we don't grow and evolve as people.
Muslim reform needs external pressure
The New York Times reporter's words on so-called human rights after a trip to Xinjiang actually reflects his shallow understanding of Muslim secularization.
No reason to keep putting up with scams
This is completely opposite to the mentality of a Westerner, who will almost always blame an external person or factor for their predicament.
TPP can spur China to make better rules
Even if there is some competition, it's not a tug of war where both sides flex their muscles. Instead, both sides will be measured as to who can do better in sustainable development.
Population drives China's hard urban limits
China's giant population helps explain many major policies from the one-child policy to the temporary traffic controls that allow only some cars on the street on certain days based on their plate numbers.
Moving beyond past vital for Sino-US ties
What's on the mind of Americans is simply that China's rise will challenge the order that the US has built in the Asia-Pacific region.
Paranoia about Chinese bad for US science
This is certainly not the first time US prosecutors have had red faces after chasing down Chinese-American scientists who they suspected had been spying for China.
Singaporeans choose strong govt with vote
Most multi-party countries haunted by economic recession have met troubles in governance.
Tales of economic doom greatly exaggerated
China's timetable for its rise might be long, because the Chinese leadership has a clear understanding of the troubles and difficulties.
Chinese culture can't be bound to one land
If the fantasies can cultivate a long-time interest in the culture and a desire for more learning, they may deserve more of a thumbs up than anything else.
Adversity helps Asian economies grow
The emerging economies in Asia have undergone an unprecedented period of growth and have now entered into a period of deep adjustment.
Flags represent US successes and failures
I'd like to see the Confederate flag taken down. But when it happens, I won't want it to be seen as a celebration of the collapse of the last relic of racism.
Anti-Chinese attack shows Turkey's struggle
What has been happening in Turkey is an epitome of the Middle East that is experiencing radical changes. Giving tacit consent to the development of forces that support “Xinjiang independence” does not prove the power of Turkey. Rather, it shows its helplessness.
AIIB loans will face political challenges
If the AIIB is to achieve or even surpass what the World Bank and the ADB have done, it must attach high importance to how to raise the labor level of the debt countries at the every beginning.
In US backyard, Chinese company builds a win-win project
Asia needs the US, just like the Couva hospital needs US-made hospital beds. But this cannot be achieved by simply selling naval vessels.
Traditional culture more than dress-up
What's more important than traditional appearance is building a modern culture that is based on traditional values. But this is also a much more challenging task.
China picking own path serves US interests better
When conflicts emerge in the future, the boundaries around China's interests and US interests will become vague. Beijing and Washington are going to deal with matters that integrate the interests of both sides.