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Many hard lessons ahead in great green economy gambit

Many countries have attached importance to clean development while striving to achieve carbon neutral goals. The goal of this green and low-carbon economy war is not to destroy a country or group. Instead, it aims to save humankind itself.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/14 15:03:48

Why China's domestically produced vaccines gain more trust

I have more trust in China's vaccines. It's not because of patriotism. I really think China-produced vaccines are less risky and more reliable.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/14 14:33:40

Super-soldier? West's smear of PLA an overhyped sensation

US political elites have remained on the same page: They regard China as their strategic rival. Some heads of US intelligence agencies are eager to post some alleged secrets that slander China. To grab global attention and prove their effective work, they tend to deliberately make sensational rhetoric. But such narratives about China are sheer fantasies.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 21:23:44

New goals show China is serious about global climate governance, commitments

When China and the US head in the same direction, then trivial differences do not matter. The concerted efforts of China and the US are definitely a good thing for the global response to climate change.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 21:11:09

China-Singapore adept at turning crises into wins amid global changes

China and Singpore are capable of turning crises into opportunities amid profound global changes. Working together, the two countries can take their relations forward for the next 30 years and beyond.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 18:03:41

Finding balance and new dynamics in China's socialist market economy

A deviation from this national interest and balance will foster an unsustainable state in the long run. I have lived both under the system and in the market. At this same time, I have been observing and feeling the weaving of Chinese and foreign threads. I have also witnessed the frictions of both interests.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 16:08:41

Biden administration may use old tricks in dealing with Hong Kong

Some analysts in China have not ruled out the possibility that Biden will build on Trump's Hong Kong attack. This entails engaging in ideological struggles, which Democrats are good at.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 15:03:40

If HK civil servants don't follow this rule, they will be dismissed or ordered to retire early

All civil servants of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will take an oath pledging their allegiance to Hong Kong and the Basic Law. This step is necessary and timely fundamentally improve Hong Kong's situation
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/12 13:08:40

Will 'Westlessness' be new route of globalization in 2021?

The return of the US to multilateralism will create opportunities that will possibly serve its development. Irrespective of this, China will continue with its endeavors to influence the international system with its own initiatives.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/11 20:02:59

France follows own road in cooperating with China

Indeed, the current French foreign policy will also take into account the different interest demands of Germany and Central and Eastern European countries. But the old French politicians' thinking will still play a positive role in how China is perceived within France.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 19:16:50

Pakistan sees new path of potential balance with Biden administration

As for China, despite the current China-US confrontation, Pakistan's cooperation with the US will not have much difference on its special relationship with China. China is particularly important to Pakistan's development strategy. Everyone knows that Pakistan will continue to comprehensively strengthen cooperation with China. It is even possible for Beijing, Islamabad and Washington to have constructive dialogues and cooperative measures to confront terrorism in the future.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 15:43:40

Give burial at sea to South China Sea Arbitration ruling

In an objective, fair and neutral third-party perspective that employs rigorous juristic analysis, the Critique presents a comprehensive and systematic refutation of many fallacies and flaws in the award made by the Arbitral Tribunal in the Matter of the South China Sea Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as the Tribunal) in terms of legal interpretation and application, evidence admissibility and fact-finding.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 13:23:40

Magnitsky Act tool for West to safeguard hegemony, self-interests

The Magnitsky Act is leverage for the West to safeguard their hegemony and self-interests. It's just when they advocate human rights now, they seem more like a gangster explaining robbery philosophy.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/9 22:33:40

Biden's plan will hardly curb COVID-19 in US

Biden's three public health goals did not touch on the essence of the COVID-19 fight that has worked in so many other countries. The American people's mind-set will also pose great challenges to the country's future fight against this ruthless killer.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/9 20:16:23

NATO should probe war crimes if it cares about human rights in Afghanistan

It is hoped that the Australia's investigations of war crimes will be a step forward for justice and that the war criminals will be prosecuted accordingly. The US and Britain also should probe war crimes by their soldiers in Afghanistan, and bring those criminals to justice.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/9 14:40:33

Pentagon chief pick may point to reduction of misjudgments

Picking Lloyd Austin as the new secretary of defense signals that the US will to some extent ease tensions with China. We might see the US adjust its entire overseas military strategy.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/9 9:48:40

India eager to drive a wedge between China, Myanmar

India has always had a victimized mind-set, worrying that its interests will be hurt by China.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/8 21:53:40

Equal access of public services crucial to China's cultural prosperity

A country thrives only if its culture thrives. China is no exception.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/8 19:53:40