Xibei PR disaster a blessing in disguise for food industry
The outcome of a catering company's PR mistake might bode well for China's pre-prepared or premade meal sector. The national food safety standards for premade dishes, for which consultations began at the height of a public opinion crisis, signal more stable growth prospects for the sunrise industry.
The car industry from fumes to the future
In the 1990s, I frowned when the Shanghai municipal government decided to make automobile production a pillar industry. The city was already choking on pollution caused by cars and the entry of more vehicles would turn the city literally into a car park. Back then, I had vowed to be the last person in Shanghai to own a car — a promise I've kept to this day.
Is the Golden Week worth the hassle?
For millions of Chinese, the Golden Week festival poses a major dilemma. Should they join the rush and travel during the holidays or just stay at home and relax instead? When it was introduced in 1999, the seven-day National Day festival was meant to increase holidays for working citizens as well as boost domestic consumption and travel. Its utility and drawbacks have been widely debated in the past 26 years.
Discipline defining feature of good governance
Unlike many political parties, the Communist Party of China has both the courage and willingness to confront any self-indulgent behavior of its members, in the conviction that discipline and good conduct are the lifeblood of sound governance.
US should reflect on its flawed tariff policies
We need to see other actors in the US stand up and communicate to the American people that his policy is flawed, a false diagnosis and harmful to the US.
Prewar protectionism a lesson for world
With its misguided tariff wars, the United States administration is not only fragmenting seven decades of globalization. It is also contributing to a geopolitical climate reminiscent of the tensions that preceded the rise of fascism in the 1930s.
Global cooperation in a changing world
The foundations of the modern global rules-based order were laid 80 years ago with the defeat of fascism and the establishment of the United Nations. The intention was to establish the framework for resolving conflict and fostering development.
Session charts predictability through new plans
The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee took place from Oct 20 to 23. The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period will be a critical time for laying a solid foundation and making comprehensive efforts to basically achieve socialist modernization.
Stocks reflect resilience of Chinese market
Foreign investors are gearing up to return to China's stock markets three years after considering them too risky to trade in and pulling out.
China-US ties, global order should be based on rules
The future of relations between the United States and China in 2025 feels like a sea of uncertainty. One would either need boundless optimism or complete detachment to feel entirely confident about where things are heading. With Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the global order stands at a crossroads, teetering on the brink of significant instability. His campaign was full of sweeping pronouncements on major global issues — trade, technology, climate and industrial policy — but it lacked the coherence of a clear plan. His idea of imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, for example, signals a strong "America First" attitude but leaves much to interpretation.
A century's journey proves China's choice
Today, under the leadership of the CPC, China has regained its position as a global leader.
Brazil and China cement a durable bond for the 21st century
There are many synergies between Brazil and China, particularly related to the New Growth Acceleration Program, specifically in energy and transportation, in which Chinese companies have achieved a high level of expertise.
US tariffs gross violation of WTO rules
After landmark rulings by the US Court of International Trade, the US administration's rollout of "reciprocal tariffs" now faces a critical test. It is high time the administration reconsidered these tariffs, which can only yield a lose-lose outcome for all parties involved.
Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams
Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. Faced with challenges and opportunities, the Chinese government has been making concerted efforts to promote social development and high-quality growth. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Damage control
As countries around the world accelerate their strategic technological deployments, traditional global geopolitics are shifting toward "techno-politics". That is, with the unprecedented rise in the role of technology and under the logic of international political competition, the organizational structures and behavioral patterns of nations, as well as the means and content of major power competition, are undergoing significant changes. Technological factors have become core variables in economic competition, national security and even ideological confrontation.
Central Asia, China eyeing a better future
The second China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded in Astana on June 17-during the pomegranate blossom season — was especially important because the Kazakhstan capital is where President Xi Jinping proposed the Silk Road Economic Belt, which together with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road makes up the Belt and Road Initiative, in 2013.
G20 should help address common global challenges
The existing global economic governance system is faltering against the growing tide of trade protectionism and unilateralism.
Bandung continues to show the way
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, the first international meeting of leaders from Asian and African nations.
