Opinion

US political system stymies effective coronavirus response

Pro. Li Haidong March 1, 2020

US political system stymies effective coronavirus response

The novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic is spreading around the world and testing many countries' disease prevention system. There is still a high risk of a flash point of the epidemic spreading globally, but some countries have been slow in responding. The US is one of them. The...more

Coronavirus-hit countries should take no chances

Left Review Online March 1, 2020

Coronavirus-hit countries should take no chances

The novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic is spreading in countries like South Korea at a surprising rate. As of press time, 833 infected cases have been confirmed in South Korea, with eight deaths; the number of confirmed cases in Italy climbed to 219, with five deaths; and Iran's...more

Wall Street Journal must apologize for anti-China op-ed

Professor Zhu Wei February 28, 2020

Wall Street Journal must apologize for anti-China op-ed

Fifty-three reporters and editors at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) have signed a letter asking top executives of the paper to consider changing its controversial headline "China Is the Real Sick Man of Asia" and apologize. The Global Times also learned that senior executives of the WSJ wrote...more

COVID-19, Western slandering won’t dampen China-Pakistan ties

Li Qingqing February 28, 2020

COVID-19, Western slandering won’t dampen China-Pakistan ties

The COVID-19 is spreading globally, and Pakistan is also facing the impact. Although no cases have been confirmed in Pakistan as of press time, the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan's neighboring country Iran is worsening, and Pakistan has closed its borders with Iran. China, as an all-weather strategic cooperative...more

Eight negative arguments smearing China’s virus fight must be refuted

Left Review Online February 27, 2020

Eight negative arguments smearing China’s virus fight must be refuted

The COVID-19 outbreak in China has begun to decline outside Hubei Province, meanwhile in some countries it is on the rise. This fully shows that the epidemic is a challenge faced by all humanity and needs to be addressed by all countries. China's experience in combating the outbreak...more

Why doesn’t the Wall Street Journal have the courage to apologize?

Ling Shengli February 25, 2020

Why doesn’t the Wall Street Journal have the courage to apologize?

It has been more than two weeks since the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "China Is the Real Sick Man of Asia." There have been repeated criticisms, and the number of people who signed petitions on the White House's We the People website, asking for a...more

Five battles that China must win in 2020

Wang Wen February 24, 2020

Five battles that China must win in 2020

The 2020 Spring Festival might be the most difficult and unforgettable Chinese New Year since the launch of the reform and opening-up four decades ago. The whole country has spent this year's holiday as if it were wartime. Chinese decision-makers have used the word "war" to inspire people's...more

‘Leaked’ Xinjiang files likely cooked up by foreign intel agencies

Left Review Online February 22, 2020

‘Leaked’ Xinjiang files likely cooked up by foreign intel agencies

Beijing. As China spares no effort in its fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak, some Western media coincidently and simultaneously released the so-called Karakax list, which they called the third "leaked documents" from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and they attacked China's anti-terrorism measures in the region....more

The superstition of 17 Nepali editors

Shengping Zou February 21, 2020

The superstition of 17 Nepali editors

Seventeen Nepali editors signed a statement on Wednesday to condemn the Chinese embassy’s "use of disparaging language". I think they have a belief that since the Nepali constitution guarantees the full press freedom, they can express everything freely. In my opinion, their belief is superstition. Western media, like...more

Virus battle China’s chance to show progress

Wang Wenwen February 15, 2020

Virus battle China’s chance to show progress

With the novel coronavirus outbreak continuing to spread across China and the world, and the number of confirmed cases growing, the world is watching how China handles this public health emergency. This is a chance for China to fairly evaluate itself and the world. After the outbreak, some...more

US exploiting of coronavirus crisis unworthy of a great power

Wu Shuang February 14, 2020

US exploiting of coronavirus crisis unworthy of a great power

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic in China, people have wondered if the US, the world's superpower, has provided substantial assistance to China, and just how much aid it has offered. Although US President Donald Trump on February 2 said the US has offered help to...more

Fearmongering against China more dangerous to global economy than coronavirus

Wang Cong February 14, 2020

Fearmongering against China more dangerous to global economy than coronavirus

After weeks of attempting to sow chaos and spread fear about the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus in China, some media outlets and individuals have shifted focus to another battlefield - the Chinese economy. The shift comes as Chinese officials have moved swiftly to minimize the potential...more

Washington pressure tactics on Beijing are sure to boomerang

Zhao Minghao February 13, 2020

Washington pressure tactics on Beijing are sure to boomerang

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday spoke on the phone with US President Donald Trump, sending the world a positive signal about the bilateral ties between China and the US. Trump expressed his confidence in China's economic growth, and said the US fully supports China's efforts to control...more

From Wuhan Spirit to Chennai Connect: Modi and Xi Redefine Relationship in Asia

Ms. Liu Jinxiu & Dr. Geeta Kochhar Jaiswal February 8, 2020

From Wuhan Spirit to Chennai Connect: Modi and Xi Redefine Relationship in Asia

Since May 2014, when India Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, there have been 10 meetings between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, the crucial meetings are the two informal summits between the two leaders that set a new tone to the bilateral relationship. The...more

Western fear mongering hinders virus fight

Xu Liping February 8, 2020

Western fear mongering hinders virus fight

As more information and data regarding the novel coronavirus is being transparently released and shared with the world, the varied responses of the international community to the epidemic are worthy of attention. While China dedicates mammoth resources to contain the epidemic, several Western countries are exploiting the crisis...more