Opinion

How is it possible that Cuba has survived?

Karima Oliva Bello December 14, 2021

How is it possible that Cuba has survived?

Although many are already predicting the decline of the empire, the United States continues to be one of the most powerful nations in the world from an economic and military point of view. The government has spent millions and millions of dollars to attack Cuba in every possible...more

No room for fake account in democracy; people and history are the auditors: Chinese Media

Left Review Online December 10, 2021

No room for fake account in democracy; people and history are the auditors: Chinese Media

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday released a report entitled "The State of Democracy in the United States." This is the second day in a row that China had publicly stated its views on democracy in response to the US attacks. China's actions on the eve of...more

US is at the root of Afghanistan’s systemic crisis

Zhu Yongbiao and Liu Yantong December 6, 2021

US is at the root of Afghanistan’s systemic crisis

With the dramatic changes in the situation of Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis in the country has triggered wide attention and concern. The humanitarian crisis facing Afghanistan has deep roots. After the Afghan Taliban took power, the political and economic crises, as well as the epidemic and drought issues...more

Wang Kum Sil : A North Korean Gardener’s Three Decades of Dedication

Left Review Online December 2, 2021

Wang Kum Sil : A North Korean Gardener’s Three Decades of Dedication

Wang Kum Sil, workteam leader of the Pyongyang municipal flower production company, is well known as a woman good at growing flowering plants at the company. Her workteam annually cultivates tens of thousands of flowers in dozens of species. Wang is well versed in floriculture. She can bring...more

For the Peoples’ Life in Good Health and Free from Illness

Left Review Online November 29, 2021

For the Peoples’ Life in Good Health and Free from Illness

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea exerts great efforts in further developing the universal free medical care system, regarding public health service as an image of its socialist system and a major symbol which demonstrates the tangible benefits of the system enjoyed by its people. This is inconceivably...more

China-ASEAN ties upgrade ‘to have global significance’; S.China Sea issue will be handled peacefully: Experts

Yang Sheng and Xu Keyue November 26, 2021

China-ASEAN ties upgrade ‘to have global significance’; S.China Sea issue will be handled peacefully: Experts

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) decided on Monday to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership, a new milestone in the relations between the two sides that will inject fresh impetus into regional and world peace, stability and development. Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement...more

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

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

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

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

Our arch-enemy is the war itself, not south Korea, the United States or any other specific state or forces – Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un

Left Review Online October 15, 2021

Our arch-enemy is the war itself, not south Korea, the United States or any other specific state or forces – Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un

Comrades, Today we will have an opportunity to see with our own eyes how the defence capability of our glorious motherland, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has developed. I extend warm congratulations to you, who are participating in the Defence Development Exhibition, an epitome of the advanced,...more

India sleepwalks on border issue: Chinese Media

Left Review Online October 15, 2021

India sleepwalks on border issue: Chinese Media

China and India held the 13th round of corps commander-level talks on Sunday. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command released a statement early Monday morning, saying that China has made tremendous efforts to ease and calm the border situation, while India insisted on unreasonable and...more

Nation transcends ideological differences and succeeds: Prof. Augusto Soto

Left Review Online September 15, 2021

Nation transcends ideological differences and succeeds: Prof. Augusto Soto

Editor's Note: "The West's size and comparative skills are not what they used to be 100 years ago. Asian nations, and particularly China, are out there for cooperation projects," said Professor Augusto Soto (Soto) of ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Soto is also the director of the "Dialogue...more

Defense industry’s goals differ from average Americans and Afghans: US Veteran

Left Review Online September 10, 2021

Defense industry’s goals differ from average Americans and Afghans: US Veteran

Editor's Note: As the US has accelerated its pace to withdraw from Afghanistan despite its debacle and all the miseries caused to the Afghan people, the Afghan mission may be ending. But the war remains endless for American veterans. In the eyes of veterans, what has the US military...more

India’s parliament farce over spyware scandal shows dysfunctional democracy

Li Tao September 10, 2021

India’s parliament farce over spyware scandal shows dysfunctional democracy

India has long praised itself as the largest democracy in the world. It is therefore favored by the US and the West, allowing itself to enjoy a benign environment for development. However, democratic chaos has been repeated in this South Asian country, making it a target of criticism...more