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New York remains the sanctuary city

He may not have had immigration status, but he brought good and inexpensive meals to my table. That is definitely a reason for me to love New York.
Source: Global Times | 2017/1/12 18:08:40

China can't be onlooker of regional security pattern

Its sky only belongs to birds while tens of thousands of landmines as well as tunnels allowing North Koreans to transfer military forces for surprise attacks against the South are lying hidden below the ground.
Source: Global Times | 2017/1/11 17:13:39

China model needs to be embodied by blue sky

Many Chinese have barely enjoyed the benefits of industrialization and urbanization, before they have to make a choice between a blue sky and a job.
Source: Global Times | 2016/12/28 16:53:39

Slogans can't return factories to Trump's US

To consolidate and improve Asia's position in the global production chain is in line with what Asia's emerging economies demand.
Source: Global Times | 2016/12/7 23:28:39

Beijing-Philippine fishing deal could foreshadow oil pact

If this becomes reality, China and the Philippines can create a brand-new model for the region to peacefully address sovereignty disputes. Principles established in the process will facilitate China's peaceful rise. Perhaps China permitting Filipinos to fish near Huangyan Island is an attempt to explore such a new model.
Source: Global Times | 2016/11/23 19:03:39

Education glue that keeps good Sino-US ties

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US, exchanges of people from the two countries have increasingly deepened, forming the basis of the Sino-US relations. Even after a recent furious row between the two sides, caused by the South China Sea conflicts, this basis has not changed and continues to consolidate, forming an important foundation for us to judge the trajectory of Sino-US relations.
Source: Global Times | 2016/10/19 21:03:39

China, US can explore tripartite cooperation

The confrontation between China and the US over the South China Sea issue has constrained bilateral ties from deepening. But the issue is far from the entire Sino-US relationship. At a broader global and regional level, there are plenty of opportunities for the two to boost ties.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/28 21:13:39

NYT readers in heat over b-word in headline

Among today's young women, “bitch” has become a popular epithet to show affection rather than disdain to your best friends.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/22 18:13:39

Chinese investment helps stabilize socialist rule in Vietnam

In Vietnam, there is a growing trend that combines anti-China and anti-socialist sentiments. Instigated by populism, the trend has had a powerful impact on Vietnam's governing elite.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/21 22:03:39

A war of words beyond PC, 'Western values'

Don't get me wrong. I hate unnecessary political correctness.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/18 20:03:39

Painting a Chinese-American portrait to honor 9/11 victims

Speaking little English, Yang didn't know how to navigate New York's art scene.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/8 18:28:39

China's brands need to catch up in Vietnam

Japanese enterprises have also begun to export vehicles and motorcycles manufactured in their factories in Thailand and Vietnam to the Southeast Asian and the Japanese domestic markets.
Source: Global Times | 2016/9/7 18:38:39

Beijing can share benefits of Hanoi's growth

The increase of imported fruit from Vietnam is closely related to the development policy in China's border areas.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/31 18:43:39

Migrants get ahead without language skills

“Cannot move an inch?” That is at least literally wrong in New York City now.
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/25 18:48:39

US elections expose deep woes of democracy

All in all, the US-style democratic system cannot fit the times or lead the international trend. Rather, with political elitism at its core, the system has catered to populism. The eruption of the “e-mailgate” is inevitably under this political logic. While democracy stresses fairness, how can US democracy represent fairness when the elections are manipulated?
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/4 22:43:40

Brazil's party spirit will make Olympics hit

When you stroll down the beach avenue in Rio and brush past the tanned sunbathers, or when you see the rejoicing of Brazilians playing in the sea, why complain?
Source: Global Times | 2016/8/3 22:09:13

'Awash' with ads: Have advertisers gone too far?

It's not that China doesn't regulate its advertising. Indeed, regulations in China are no less stringent than in the US, and sometimes, more stringent. But the problem with ads in China is that they still rely too much on outdated methods.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/2 20:23:01

China-India competition can upgrade globalization

The key to maintaining the upward trajectory of their economic ties is to reduce direct rivalry and find more industrial connections.
Source: Global Times | 2016/6/1 19:41:42