 Inflation and liquidity
The vow by senior central bank officials to focus on controlling inflation this year offers much-needed reassurance for the public that concerted efforts will be made to subdue price rises in the face of the domestic and global boom in liquidity. |
 Three wants and three want-nots
China's foreign policy seeks peace, development and cooperation instead of conflict, poverty and confrontation |
 Translation industry needs market access system
Political advisor calls for market access system for translation industry. |
 Path key to success of financial reform
Reforming China’s financial sector will not be easy. The country must decide which path the reform will follow and avoid costly detours to pursue sustainable development. |
 Britain makes life tough for Chinese visitors
British businesses want the government to ease visa restrictions on Chinese tourists but domestic politics means it won't happen. |
![]() Discussing different ideas
In his inaugural speech as chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Yu Zhengsheng portrayed the ideal for a national political advisor. |
 Uncertain link between financial regulators, outcomes
It is hard to identify any correlation between regulatory structure and success in heading off or responding to the financial crisis. |
 A changing world order
South African Ambassador to China shared his thoughts on the upcoming BRICS Summit and relations between China and South Africa with local media. |
 Western models not panacea
A one-size-fits-all approach makes no sense, except for the West, because if other countries slavishly follow the Western model they will be handicapped from competing with the West. |
 Paying for public services
Reform of tax system urgently needed so local governments have the revenue needed to meet their responsibilities. |
 To be respected, you'd better grow stronger
Yao Ming, a former NBA all-star, shares his views on how to be respected and thrive in a pluralistic society. |
 All for good health
The task of providing the largest population in the world with decent and affordable medical services has always been a challenge for the Chinese Government. |
 Shanghai set for new era of growth as finance hub
For about half a decade, Shanghai has been preparing for a new era. After the meeting of the National People' Congress, it has the green light to accelerate reforms. |
 Better pension scheme needed
Improving the scheme will undoubtedly cost more money now, but it will lay the foundation of a more genuine self-sufficient pension scheme for the future. |
 Chavez legacy will live on in Latin America
Chavez's death will not alter the unity and cooperation mechanism of Latin America, and the region will continue to tread a development path suitable to regional conditions. |
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