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Wang Yiwei: Debt trap label hides anxieties of developed nations
The "debt trap" allegation against China was raised again recently. When delivering a speech at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, US Vice President Mike Pence claimed that China's assistance to Pacific Island countries has caused debt burdens for the recipients.
2018-11-28 -
Liu Zongyi: Maldives has to walk China-India tightrope
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was sworn in president of the Maldives on November 17 with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi being the highest-ranking foreign leader present. For India, Solih's win is a good opportunity to revive damaged relations with the Maldives. But some Indian media outlets were upbeat that Modi's attendance signaled India had regained influence over the archipelago nation.
2018-11-26 -
Wang Peng: Unilateralism and Protectionism are wearing-and-tearing the APEC platform
It is a pity that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2018 in Papua New Guinea (PNG) ended without a formal joint statement for the first time since its birth in 1989 and the “Leaders’ Meeting” upgraded in 1993.
2018-11-23 -
Ding Gang: China focuses on the end, West on means
The New York Times recently published a series of articles on the rise of China starting with "The Land That Failed to Fail." The idea behind these pieces is not complicated. They seek to convey that China's development is beyond the expectations of the West, but it does not believe the development model will last. Therefore, they have taken a wait-and-watch attitude, and are sure to see China reverse course after reaching a certain point. According to their political logic, this day will undoub
2018-11-23 -
Wang Yiwei: China-EU cooperation can safeguard WTO rules
The China-US relationship has drawn increasing attention from the international community. Some observers claim that amid what looks like a prolonged trade war, China and the US will compete to rally support.
2018-11-20 -
Guan Zhaoyu: Build an open Asia-Pacific through APEC and BRI
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week is underway in Papua New Guinea from November 12 to 18, while Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the APEC leaders' meeting from 17-18.
2018-11-19 -
Liu Ying: Amity, not rivalry, good for Sino-US ties
China and the United States are partners, not rivals, in trade, and the Sino-US relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. Cooperation between China and the US since the establishment of Sino-US diplomatic relations almost four decades ago has benefited the peoples of both countries, as well as the people in the rest of the world.
2018-11-19 -
Wang Peng: Creating an Asia-Pacific community of shared future benefits all participants
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cooperation and openness at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
2018-11-19 -
Ding Gang: Can US melting pot continue to assimilate?
The 2018 US midterm elections have ended with the Republican Party consolidating its position in the Senate and the Democrats winning the House of Representatives. After a heated contest, Democrats were able to regain the House and restore a balance between the two chambers at the heart of US politics.
2018-11-15 -
Chen Chenchen: Inclusive growth a lightning rod against Asia-Pacific uncertainties
The leaders, ministers, and officials of the APEC member economies are gathering in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea this week, aiming to provide policy stimulus for Asia-Pacific trade and development.
2018-11-15 -
China seeks global cooperation for the sake of human well-being
The trade conflict between China and the US have been a preoccupation not only in both countries but also the wider world. It has already had damaging impacts on the global economy. On Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that the ongoing trade disputes with the US remain an "outstanding problem," but he hoped that negotiations will be balanced and mutually beneficial.
2018-11-14 -
Wang Peng: China-Germany relations have solid footing
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas began an official visit to China from Monday to Tuesday at the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the visit, the two foreign ministers held the fourth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomatic and Security Affairs. Media of both countries and the world witnessed a milestone established to connect the two giants at the opposite ends of the Eurasian Continent.
2018-11-14 -
Danilo Türk: Contours of a new international economic order
The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) that successfully concluded on November 10 in Shanghai presents China as the world's most promising market for imports of goods and services in the decades to come. Moreover, this prospect is opening the way to imaginative ideas that will broaden the horizons of international economic cooperation.
2018-11-13 -
Guan Zhaoyu: World is looking forward to the 2nd CIIE already
Yesterday, the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), a dazzling expo that lasted six days, successfully wrapped up in Shanghai. It is reported that 3617 companies from 151 countries and regions participated in the event. According to primary data, over 570 goods, technologies or service products made their debut at the expo and it attracted 3600 foreign buyers from 72 countries and regions. The value of prospective deals reached 57.8 billion US dollars, of which deals made with the Belt
2018-11-13 -
Wang Peng: Is Trump-Macron Twitter spat the start of a trans-Atlantic divorce?
It was reported earlier this week that French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Europe should "build its own military in order to protect itself from the US, China, and Russia." This claim enraged American President Donald Trump, who soon angrily tweeted “very insulting” as a response.
2018-11-13 -
Liu Zhiqin: Why do Americans have difficulty understanding China?
On November 7, former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson delivered a speech in Singapore, focusing on the main problems in China-US relations. He believes that if China and the United States cannot reach consensus on certain core issues, the possibility of a "cold war" or "accidental conflict" between the two countries will increase significantly, and the economic "iron curtain" will reappear.
2018-11-12 -
William Jones: Can the mid-term divide help bring the country together?
As was predicted, the Democrats succeeded in winning a majority in the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections on November 6. But the Republicans not only held on to their majority in the Senate, as was also generally predicted, but they also increased it. And yet what looks like a potential for more gridlock in Washington, and even more turbulence in governance, this result may indeed be a means of bringing together a divided electorate.
2018-11-12 -
Wang Wen: Three misconceptions about China's import market
Long before the expo, there has been many misconceptions about China's foreign trade. While the CIIE is successfully wrapping up and prospective deals are reported to have reached 57.8 billion US dollars, these misunderstandings are hard to clear up.
2018-11-12 -
Zhao Minghao: China, US must try to stop new ‘iron curtain’
China and the US will hold their second diplomatic and security dialogue on Friday in Washington. It is expected this dialogue will ease the rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, or at least pause the escalating Sino-US friction.
2018-11-09 -
Wang Peng: Why it is the perfect time for Australia's FM to visit China
At the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne is paying a visit to China from November 7 to 9. At this historical juncture, the timing for the meeting between China and Australia could not be better and may serve to turn the page on a new chapter of their bilateral ties.
2018-11-09
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