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China’s heavy investment in education lays foundation for national development

Liu Caiyu, Xu Keyue and Liu Xin November 8, 2021

China’s heavy investment in education lays foundation for national development

Editor's Note: How have China's developments been reflected in its education sector over the past 70 years? There is a large volume of data to consider- from the 1,799 kindergartens across China in 1950 to 267,000 in 2018; from a 20 percent enrollment rate in elementary school in...more

Behind US’ espionage campaign: How does the CIA recruit spies targeting China?

Left Review Online November 8, 2021

Behind US’ espionage campaign: How does the CIA recruit spies targeting China?

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)'s new China mission center and its purportedly recruitment of Chinese-speaking agents, have caught the attention of the Chinese public. Regarding China as one of its largest rivals and threats, the US seemingly makes no secret of its attempts to infiltrate and subvert China...more

RCEP may come into force in early 2022, as 6 ASEAN countries progress in approving it

Left Review Online November 7, 2021

RCEP may come into force in early 2022, as 6 ASEAN countries progress in approving it

The final completion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has moved one step closer after six ASEAN countries submitted their approval letter for the RCEP on October 28, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand, Jurin Laksanawisit, said on Monday. Experts said that the latest...more

US investigation on submarine collision ‘untransparent’

Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun November 5, 2021

US investigation on submarine collision ‘untransparent’

The "unknown object" the USS Connecticut nuclear-powered submarine collided with in the South China Sea in early October turns out to be an uncharted seamount, the US 7th Fleet announced on Monday. But Chinese military experts said on Tuesday that the US statement is disappointing because it remains...more

Chinese experts urge US to take action after Yellen suggests lowering tariffs

Left Review Online November 4, 2021

Chinese experts urge US to take action after Yellen suggests lowering tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments on the US eventually lowering some tariffs on Chinese goods marks another positive sign in China-US trade ties and could be a significant step for the two countries to address one of their biggest and most damaging trade dispute: tariffs, Chinese analysts...more

West’s climate pledge a question of trust if not met

Left Review Online November 3, 2021

West’s climate pledge a question of trust if not met

Editor's Note: Starting from Sunday, more than 100 world leaders will gather in Glasgow, Scotland for the latest round of high-level talks, known as COP26, to help address climate change. It comes at a time when many countries are experiencing tight supplies and soaring prices of natural gas and...more

Xi calls for stronger global actions on climate change

Shan Jie and Zhao Yusha November 2, 2021

Xi calls for stronger global actions on climate change

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on all parties to take stronger actions to jointly tackle the climate challenge in a written statement for the World Leaders Summit at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...more

Ghost of climate colonialism still haunts developing countries

Xin Ping November 2, 2021

Ghost of climate colonialism still haunts developing countries

When the Western powers are framing themselves as "leaders" in the fight against global warming, they must face up to the aftermath of their colonial past: there's no justice on environment without justice on history and human rights. Hundreds of years ago, across continents, colonialists overused, polluted and...more

Party plenary session eyes key resolution on historical experience; to look to future with ‘bigger vision, greater unison’

Left Review Online October 19, 2021

Party plenary session eyes key resolution on historical experience; to look to future with ‘bigger vision, greater unison’

The sixth plenary session of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing from November 8 to 11, during which a key resolution on the major achievements and historical experience of the Party's 100 years of endeavors will be reviewed. This was...more

At least nine provinces in China launch booster shots for key groups, ‘helpful supplement measure’ for Beijing Winter Olympics

Du Qiongfang October 18, 2021

At least nine provinces in China launch booster shots for key groups, ‘helpful supplement measure’ for Beijing Winter Olympics

As the winter comes and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics approaches, China is accelerating the inoculation of booster shots for key groups, with at least nine provinces and regions having started the campaign to further consolidate the nation's epidemic prevention and control achievements, and to improve the protection...more

China is taking action against tech giants while West stalls

Martin Jacques October 17, 2021

China is taking action against tech giants while West stalls

There is growing interest in the West about the present wave of reforms in China, which began with the defrocking of Ant, then the regulatory moves against the anything-goes behavior of the tech giants, and the more recent criticism of the glaring inequalities in Chinese society. The initial...more

Natural disasters will have limited impact on China’s GDP, while certain industries may suffer

Left Review Online October 17, 2021

Natural disasters will have limited impact on China’s GDP, while certain industries may suffer

The unexpected and unpredictable torrential rains seen in Central China's Henan Province throughout July are a sign of another challenging year in 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak that significantly disrupted 2020. Analysts estimated that the impact of natural disasters on the national economy will be limited. But...more

1st counter-terrorism exhibit held outside Xinjiang

Liu Xin and Fan Lingzhi October 15, 2021

1st counter-terrorism exhibit held outside Xinjiang

An exhibition on the counter-terrorism situation in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was displayed in Beijing on Monday - the first time such an exhibit was held outside the region with a large number of pictures and videos on more than 50 terror attacks. Senior officials and...more