Along with the progress in breadth and depth of international arms controland disarmament, US-led Western nations are increasingly in need of China’s co-operation. They began to seek consultations and coordination wi...Along with the progress in breadth and depth of international arms controland disarmament, US-led Western nations are increasingly in need of China’s co-operation. They began to seek consultations and coordination with China. This hasled to China’ s bigger say and rising role in international arms control.展开更多
An innate sensitivity to and phobia of China’s rise seem to have gripped someWestern observers for years.Early back in the 19th century,Napoleon warned the West to“let Chinasleep”.“There lies a sleeping giant,”be...An innate sensitivity to and phobia of China’s rise seem to have gripped someWestern observers for years.Early back in the 19th century,Napoleon warned the West to“let Chinasleep”.“There lies a sleeping giant,”begins his well-known remark.“Let hersleep.For when she wakes,she will shake the world.”In the 1990s,these展开更多
The consumption in China is surging and Chinese consumers are more confident about their future this year despite the inflationary backdrop, according to the 2011 Annual Chinese Consumer Study by McKinsey & Co rel...The consumption in China is surging and Chinese consumers are more confident about their future this year despite the inflationary backdrop, according to the 2011 Annual Chinese Consumer Study by McKinsey & Co released recently. The survey estimates展开更多
China’s foreign oil dependency level reached 64.4percent of total demand in 2016,3.8 percent higher than the previous year,and was expected to rise again in 2017,according to a leading economic think tank in China.Th...China’s foreign oil dependency level reached 64.4percent of total demand in 2016,3.8 percent higher than the previous year,and was expected to rise again in 2017,according to a leading economic think tank in China.The mainland’s domestic crude production dropped to 200million metric tons in 2016 due to high production costs of domestic crude oil at an average of US$45-50 per barrel,展开更多
In 1978,China began to open its door to the outside world.After three decades of step-by-step reform,the country has developed into the world's fourth largest economy with a growth rate continuing in the double di...In 1978,China began to open its door to the outside world.After three decades of step-by-step reform,the country has developed into the world's fourth largest economy with a growth rate continuing in the double digits.What has been the nature of China's reform? What achievements have been made? In this article,the author takes an in-depth look at these questions,delivering an analysis of China's 30-year transformation.展开更多
The announcer on the giant screen greeted visitors to the Wuzhen International lnternet Exhibition Center with a cheery voice. ＂Good morning everyone! I will be your news anchor for today,＂ said the male voice. But ...The announcer on the giant screen greeted visitors to the Wuzhen International lnternet Exhibition Center with a cheery voice. ＂Good morning everyone! I will be your news anchor for today,＂ said the male voice. But this was no ordinary announcer： his voice and appearance have been entirely generated by artificial intelligence technology.展开更多
China’s big spenders now far-flung by Yu Nan WIDELY recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in China,the coastal port of Dalian is a perfect example of a lowertier city becoming a growth hub for multinationals...China’s big spenders now far-flung by Yu Nan WIDELY recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in China,the coastal port of Dalian is a perfect example of a lowertier city becoming a growth hub for multinationals, owing to stronger purchasing power. That trend inspired Boston Consulting Group(BCG) to release a report,advising businessmen to look beyond the familiar mega-cities to the fast-growing smaller展开更多
Less than a month into the New Year, many large U.S. companies have already introduced new plans for investment in China. For instance, General Electric (GE) plans to invest more than $2 billion in China to strengthen...Less than a month into the New Year, many large U.S. companies have already introduced new plans for investment in China. For instance, General Electric (GE) plans to invest more than $2 billion in China to strengthen its research and development,展开更多
The four decades since reform and opening up have seen dramatic changes in China’s higher education system.Focusing on international dimensions,the analysis supports the view that reform and opening up was not merely...The four decades since reform and opening up have seen dramatic changes in China’s higher education system.Focusing on international dimensions,the analysis supports the view that reform and opening up was not merely an economic and political reform,but an opening of the mind to the outside world,after the disaster of the Cultural Revolution.But it is important to be reminded that China’s relations with the outside world have a much longer history,with the spread of Confucian ideas to East and Southeast Asia,and the importation of Buddhism from ancient India;both during the Tang dynasty.The article points to key ongoing debates in China about the extent to which it can incorporate ideas from outside,while still retaining a Chinese essence.The rise of China as a knowledge hub and destination for international students is also charted,and the prospects for further development are assessed.展开更多
PRIMITIVE FARM: China still needs much work to increase its overall strength The extravaganza delivered by the Beijing Olympics tends to be described as eye-catching and even amazing in the international media,and has...PRIMITIVE FARM: China still needs much work to increase its overall strength The extravaganza delivered by the Beijing Olympics tends to be described as eye-catching and even amazing in the international media,and has recently stirred a heated debate:What is behind the splendid fireworks?展开更多
China’s consumer price index (CPI),the main gauge of inflation, rose 7.9 percent in the first half over the same period last year, 0.2 percentage points lower than the first five months, the National Bureau of Statis...China’s consumer price index (CPI),the main gauge of inflation, rose 7.9 percent in the first half over the same period last year, 0.2 percentage points lower than the first five months, the National Bureau of Statistics said on July 17th.展开更多
文摘Along with the progress in breadth and depth of international arms controland disarmament, US-led Western nations are increasingly in need of China’s co-operation. They began to seek consultations and coordination with China. This hasled to China’ s bigger say and rising role in international arms control.
文摘An innate sensitivity to and phobia of China’s rise seem to have gripped someWestern observers for years.Early back in the 19th century,Napoleon warned the West to“let Chinasleep”.“There lies a sleeping giant,”begins his well-known remark.“Let hersleep.For when she wakes,she will shake the world.”In the 1990s,these
文摘The consumption in China is surging and Chinese consumers are more confident about their future this year despite the inflationary backdrop, according to the 2011 Annual Chinese Consumer Study by McKinsey & Co released recently. The survey estimates
文摘China’s foreign oil dependency level reached 64.4percent of total demand in 2016,3.8 percent higher than the previous year,and was expected to rise again in 2017,according to a leading economic think tank in China.The mainland’s domestic crude production dropped to 200million metric tons in 2016 due to high production costs of domestic crude oil at an average of US$45-50 per barrel,
文摘In 1978,China began to open its door to the outside world.After three decades of step-by-step reform,the country has developed into the world's fourth largest economy with a growth rate continuing in the double digits.What has been the nature of China's reform? What achievements have been made? In this article,the author takes an in-depth look at these questions,delivering an analysis of China's 30-year transformation.
文摘The announcer on the giant screen greeted visitors to the Wuzhen International lnternet Exhibition Center with a cheery voice. ＂Good morning everyone! I will be your news anchor for today,＂ said the male voice. But this was no ordinary announcer： his voice and appearance have been entirely generated by artificial intelligence technology.
文摘China’s big spenders now far-flung by Yu Nan WIDELY recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in China,the coastal port of Dalian is a perfect example of a lowertier city becoming a growth hub for multinationals, owing to stronger purchasing power. That trend inspired Boston Consulting Group(BCG) to release a report,advising businessmen to look beyond the familiar mega-cities to the fast-growing smaller
文摘Less than a month into the New Year, many large U.S. companies have already introduced new plans for investment in China. For instance, General Electric (GE) plans to invest more than $2 billion in China to strengthen its research and development,
文摘The four decades since reform and opening up have seen dramatic changes in China’s higher education system.Focusing on international dimensions,the analysis supports the view that reform and opening up was not merely an economic and political reform,but an opening of the mind to the outside world,after the disaster of the Cultural Revolution.But it is important to be reminded that China’s relations with the outside world have a much longer history,with the spread of Confucian ideas to East and Southeast Asia,and the importation of Buddhism from ancient India;both during the Tang dynasty.The article points to key ongoing debates in China about the extent to which it can incorporate ideas from outside,while still retaining a Chinese essence.The rise of China as a knowledge hub and destination for international students is also charted,and the prospects for further development are assessed.
文摘PRIMITIVE FARM: China still needs much work to increase its overall strength The extravaganza delivered by the Beijing Olympics tends to be described as eye-catching and even amazing in the international media,and has recently stirred a heated debate:What is behind the splendid fireworks?
文摘China’s consumer price index (CPI),the main gauge of inflation, rose 7.9 percent in the first half over the same period last year, 0.2 percentage points lower than the first five months, the National Bureau of Statistics said on July 17th.
