OPINION

Allies have right to raise demands to US like Duterte did


The Philippines has set an example for countries that allow the stationing of US troops worldwide. In a crisis like this, they all have the right to raise demands toward the US.

US presidential transition crisis prelude to larger domestic rifts

Following the 2020 presidential election, the shocking transition resistance and unexpected incidents at the Pentagon demonstrated a crisis of confidence in US democracy and with the American electoral system.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 23:53:40

Divided US won't offer substantive help to Hong Kong secessionists

The election has left politicians on both sides of the aisle with ulterior motives. This makes it harder to resolve big differences on some issues.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 23:12:38

China must stay true to own course despite US posture: Global Times editorial

Most countries do not want a confrontational relationship with China. Few believe ideology is more important than economic interests and it is only some political and opinion elites who hold a radical view toward their China relations.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 22:43:39

US fight with China on ideology may be a battle too far

Beijing cannot change Washington's mind-set and its rhetoric on the so-called China's ideological threat. What China can do is to maintain its strategic determination and resolutely refrain from competing with the US in terms of ideology.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 22:40:43

Tiers before Christmas

London begins emergency lockdown
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 20:33:40

Post-virus world needs economic booster shot

A vulnerable global economy, struggling under the long shadow of a devastating pandemic, is in desperate need of leadership from the world's two most powerful nations. There is no room for a great power conflict in a post-pandemic world.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 19:58:39

Can Australian products find an alternative market to bypass China?

With the current global recession, where is Australia going to find such a big buyer? The US, Europe, India or Russia? Who can replace China when it comes to education, lobster, red wine, coal and other export sectors? Verrender also knows that it will take years or even decades for Australian exporters to secure new markets. Can the Australian economy wait for years or decades?
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/20 18:03:39

China-EU investment treaty breakthrough win-win for global cooperation

Seven-year negotiations on bilateral investment treaty between China and the European Union may see breakthroughs by the end of 2020.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/19 21:42:14

Chinese and Westerners share more common values than they realize

In the article I wrote last week, I mentioned that there are no serious conflicts over values between China and the West. The two sides share comprehensive common values, including democracy, freedom and rule of law.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/19 14:06:41

EU parliament needs return to common sense on China: Global Times editorial

How can Glucksmann be so arrogant to portray this advancing oriental power so dark only based on hearsay? Sir, you are spellbound. Wake up.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/18 21:26:24

Young people drown in debt

Internet loans can create nightmares if one overdraws the “money from tomorrow” to fill one's bottomless temptations.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/18 18:13:39

Lunar probe, eliminating poverty, China did both: Global Times editorial

In the past few decades, the Chinese people have been developing the aerospace field, but their livelihood has also been improving. The lunar exploration project is not a political vanity project – it is well within the ability of Chinese society.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/17 22:56:31

A giant leap

The Chang'e-5 capsule carrying rocks and soil from the Moon landed safely on Earth.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/17 21:13:39