Regional conflicts should give way to virus fight
Amid the regional integration in East Asia, economic interdependence among China, Japan, and South Korea continues to grow with rising people-to-people exchanges. The unconventional threat from the COVID-19 requires the three countries to adopt not only a calm response in accordance with their respective national conditions but also join hands to overcome the challenge.
China offers COVID-19 insights at special ASEAN meeting
As the embodiment of a community of shared destiny for humanity, cooperation between China and ASEAN over the COVID-19 has sent a signal to the world that China and ASEAN will take firm step to jointly combat the virus, safeguard people's health and improve regional public health mechanisms.
Epidemic response may help boost Beijing-Seoul ties
After the THAAD dispute, China and South Korea have been seeking ways to return bilateral ties to what they once were. Both have realized that in the foreseeable future, there is no strategic conflict between the two. The stability of the Korean Peninsula, denuclearization and regional security are South Korea's biggest strategic interests and are also the main pillar of China's Northeast Asia policy.
Japan's virus fight can reference China's crisis management, mobile technology
The Japanese economy has already cooled due to last year's tax increase. The Chinese economy is also vulnerable to changes in the market. If the epidemic is prolonged, the impact on the two economies will be enormous and the supply chain will be damaged. It is time for both countries to realize they share the same destiny.
Chinese workers' basic needs push production resumption amid virus fight
China's reform and opening-up has created opportunities for individuals and families to build wealth, giving them hope for a moderately prosperous life. This is the basic driving force behind China's economic rise. The impetus for restoring production during the on-going epidemic comes from the basic needs of these ordinary people.
China can reciprocate Japan's help with experiences, information
It is hoped that China and Japan can strengthen cooperation in epidemic prevention, jointly safeguard the two people's lives and health and maintain public health security.
Can SAARC recapture its influence in South Asia?
The geographical area, historical perspectives, demography and cultural dimensions the SAARC cover a far wider area and are much more relevant to the region.
Strong detection capability, tough measures help Singapore weather COVID-19 shock
The length and severity of COVID-19 has caused significant uncertainty and hence its overall impact has badly hurt the Singapore economy. This will become more apparent over the next few months.
Myanmar's support amid epidemic solidifies its deep China ties
There is a saying in China: After the storm comes the rainbow. It's hoped the epidemic will soon be a thing of the past, and China's economy will continue to be the engine of world economic growth. At that time, China and Myanmar will step up the construction of the China-Myanmar economic corridor and give full play to their cooperation.
Japan's generosity will give improving ties a further boost
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), the Japanese government and people have openly voiced their support for China and have kindly provided much-needed aid. In response, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed thanks, saying Japan's assistance "is touching and will be remembered forever." Do such interactions between the two neighbors suggest a warming of relations? Is this trend only temporary or can it last over the long term? Two experts shared their insights on these issues with the Global Times.
China expects more goodwill from India amid virus outbreak
As a country with a high population density, and economic strength that is only about one-fifth of China's, India's basic public health medical system remains under construction. India lacks sufficient capability to mobilize its entire society to fight against the virus outbreak as China has done.
Foreign perceptions won't influence China
China's development is not determined by how the outside world sees China, but how China remains firm on its chosen path. In this process, it is of vital importance that China's governance system should advance with the times and have a strong ability to self-correct.
As with Ebola, China will contain the novel coronavirus
As all eyes remain firmly on China to take the lead in combating the coronavirus, there is growing confidence that it is only a matter of time before this outbreak is brought under control. There is further confidence that with the backing of the international community, China has what it takes to eliminate and eradicate the coronavirus.
US criticism toward China reveals a country unwilling to learn
Compared with the US, China has a stronger system that can better mobilize the public and is better at responding in a timely and effective manner. For the US, when facing public health emergencies, it would be smarter if it cooperated with and learned from China rather than trying to isolate and attack China.
Japan's aid shows neighbors help neighbors
China and Japan are neighboring countries separated only by a strip of water and it is the obligation of one to help the other during difficult times.
Public awareness helps curb epidemic, rumors
One of the most important experiences in the evolution of Milwaukee's public health system was raising public awareness, which effectively prevents the spread of rumors, and enables residents to proactively fight the disease.
Australia's travel ban betrays cultural traditions, encourages discrimination
Australians boast their prideworthy spirit of mateship. At this time of a global health crisis, we look forward to Australia's empathetic and humane treatment of Chinese students and other visitors. We also expect Canberra to adopt a more positive and constructive outlook of bilateral relations.
Western fear mongering hinders virus fight
Joining hand with China, which has made responsible efforts, rather than adding insult to injury, is a reasonable choice to win over the challenge.