OPINION >> Voices

Voice calling for a gay marriage referendum after Irish success

It's time, Mrs. Merkel.
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/26 23:18:31

Voice denying that new security measures alienate parts of society

There are some people who say that they feel alienated by this, but no one should feel alienated by the government's efforts to ensure that our community is as safe as is humanly possible.
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/25 23:23:01

Voice on cross-Straits stability

Don't wait until the street lamps go out to sense their existence, and don't wait until peace has been lost to realize its value.
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/25 23:33:01

Voice saying Taiwan's future is dependent on cooperation with the Chinese mainland

Taiwan must spare no effort, regardless of reputation, to get involved in the mainland-led AIIB and 'One Belt, One Road' initiative.
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/24 23:53:01

Voice saying all countries should embrace Syrian refugees

It is absolutely essential that borders are open to Syrians everywhere, that more legal avenues are created for people to come to Europe
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/24 23:48:02

Voice on on the divergences between men and women

I oppose feminism, and I oppose masculinism more. Men and women don't live on the same planet
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/21 23:53:01

Voice saying developed countries should take more responsibilities in dealing with climate change

Unless what we deploy allows China and India to complete their industrialization in a different way than we industrialized, we are simply shifting the deck chairs on the Titanic
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/21 23:48:01

Voice saying the Western world always imposes double standards on China

Most Western media reports about China can be generalized as saying China is 'too big,' 'too evil' or 'too weird'
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/20 23:53:01

Voice criticizing Japan for pressing territorial claims dating back to WWII

We can say that Japan is the only country that calls into question the outcome of the Second World War, no one else does
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/20 23:53:01

Voice about Palestine suggesting FIFA that Israel should be ousted from the organization

We see it as a clear mix of politics and football, something which should not find a place in the FIFA Congress
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/20 0:13:02

Voice on Thailand's government delaying a general election by at least six months

I think democracy will prevail sooner or later, but we have to be patient, and we have to be peaceful
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/20 0:08:03

Voice condemning ousted Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi's death sentence

Egypt is turning back into ancient Egypt … The West, unfortunately, is turning a blind eye to Sisi's coup
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/19 0:38:02

Voice on American politics reaching a rough consensus that the invasion of Iraq under the George W. Bush administration was a mistake

Those mistakes were huge and compounded the original error of going into Iraq in the first place
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/19 0:38:01

Voice on China's military reform

China now faces a crucial moment – it is in desperate need of a batch of lionhearted generals
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/18 0:03:37

Voice protesting against a controversial US airbase on the island of Okinawa

The government says it is our fault that the issue has stalled for 19 years and they tell us to find an alternative place (to relocate the base). That's outrageous
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/18 0:03:37

Voice on Islamic State jihadists' threat to Syria's ancient city of Palmyra

If IS enters Palmyra, it will spell its destruction … if the ancient city falls, it will be an international catastrophe
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/15 0:38:02

Voice on the Shinzo Abe administration's efforts to expand Japan's military role

The Japanese people should be proud of Article 9 … We cannot accept the 'war legislation
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/15 0:38:02

Voice on government-business relations in China

In China, it is impossible to distance yourself from the government. It's impossible to not care about the Party.
Source: Global Times | 2015/5/14 0:08:04