Greater efforts required to strike right balance: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

The central decision-makers have made it clear that "lying flat" and "co-existence" with COVID-19 are not an option for the country, and the efficient "dynamic clearing" policy should be followed on a "uniform, nationwide chessboard". The nation is doing just that.

NATO's values simply tools for West to shoehorn the past into the future

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

An international gathering of youth is usually taken as an opportunity to promote exchanges and mutual understanding. But this was not the case at the NATO Youth Summit held late last month.

Building safety must receive greater scrutiny: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

The collapse of a private building in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, on Friday, leaving more than 60 people trapped or missing, once again reminds people what a heavy price may be paid for unauthorized changes to a building's structure, as a result of the pursuit of maximum profits by some private house owners, and the dereliction of duty on the part of contractors, quality supervisors and local officials.

Nation can take pride in saving lives: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

Practice has proved that China's prevention and control policy is scientific and effective. Determined by the needs of the situation, it takes full advantage of the institutional advantages of the country to serve the people. It will stand the test of history.

Historical mission for younger generation to realize the cause of national rejuvenation

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

The future of the world is in the hands of the younger generation. A nation can be full of hope that it will enjoy a bright future when its younger generations have ideals, ability and a strong sense of responsibility. And a nation that maintains its youthful vigor will prosper.

Neighbors key stabilizers amid turbulence

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

Demonstrating Beijing's sincere wish to sustain good-neighborly relations, Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan attended the inauguration ceremony of Yoon Suk-yeol, the new president of the Republic of Korea, as a special envoy of President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.

Lessons of the past must be heeded to avoid perfect storm that is looming: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, during which they discussed not only bilateral issues such as how to promote trade and advance cooperation in such areas as civilian nuclear energy, but also issues of mutual concern in the global context, including climate change and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Good is bad when US plays word games: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

Actions which may be presented as good in themselves are often hurtful when done with the intention of gaining advantages. Such is the case with the Joe Biden administration's playing of Ukraine against Russia. Although the gains sought by such means rarely, if ever, materialize, virtuous peacocking while being up to no good is a gambit that Washington never seems to tire of.

Dollar printing comes with responsibilities

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

With the euro, the renminbi and the yen's exchange rates against the US dollar plummeting, large amounts of US dollars have been flowing back to the United States over the past week after the Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point interest rate hike, and the tightening of the balance sheet next month.

Regional stability the key for Marcos to tap opportunities: editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

Neighbors facing each other across the sea and partners through thick and thin, China and the Philippines have made joint efforts over recent years to consolidate and enhance their bilateral relations, which has not only brought benefits to the people of both countries, but also contributed to regional peace and stability at large.

Proper harvest a guarantee for food security: China Daily editorial

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

The harvesting of green wheat has become a concern in recent days. It is indeed alarming that wheat that will not ripen for nearly two months is being reaped and sold as silage. It is like steamed bread being snatched before you can put it into your mouth.

Fed's inflation control dilemma telling sign of US' political malady

(chinawatch.cn) 2022-06-06 09:30

In a think tank event last week, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai downplayed the possibility of significant US tariff reductions on Chinese goods to check the United States' 40-year-high inflation, even though she had mooted that idea not long ago.