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.

My first glimpse of China after retirement

My friend thought I was crazy for taking a high-speed train, instead of a flight, from Shanghai to Kunming, Yunnan province, because a flight is both faster and cheaper than a high-speed train.

Beware of reports on ill-behaved elderly people damaging social harmony

Almost every other day, there are reports about elderly people misbehaving in public.

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.