A Strongman's Politics

正Russia is bound to the same path as Putin looks destined for a fourth term as president On December 27,2017,Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted the nomination papers required for him to run for reelection in 2018,setting in motion his campaign for     

Seal of Approval

As Vladimir Putin wraps up his presidency, Chinese foreign-affairs experts give him a thumbs-up for his political and economic achievements     

Hello,Again

Vladimir Putin makes his first state visit to China since his re-election Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming state visit to China will be his first state visit outside the Commonwealth of Independent States since he started his third term as president in May.During the visit scheduled for June 5-7,China and Russia will discuss measures to deepen their all-round strategic cooperative partnership in political,economic and security cooperation.Chinese and Russian observers said China     

AT HISTORIC BEST

China and Russia are on a stable track to advancing their long-term strategic cooperative goals The next 10 years of relations between China and Russia were hinted at with Vladimir Putin’s reelection as the Russian president and the debut of a new generation of leadership     

A Look Back

China and Russia have reaped bumper harvests in their relations during the past eight years During his eight years as Russian president from May 2000 to May 2008,Vladimir Putin attached great importance to his country's Strategic Partnership of Cooperation with China.Putin     

Another Putin Era Without Putin

The Russian president will leave his post in 2008, but his influence and policies will remain When Vladimir Putin became Russia’s president in 2000, he asked the people to give him 20 years and he would give them a powerful Russia in return.During his two terms in office,     

The New Term

Russian President Vladimir Putin secured his fourth term with a land-slide victory in mid-March, winning around 76 percent of the vote. According to Russian law, Putin wil hold the post for another six years until 2024, at which point he wil have ruled the country for 20 years. During his fi rst three terms, Putin has com-mitted to rejuvenating the once powerful country. He likely intends to make several more notable contributions to guarantee his legacy in the history of Russia and the world. In his fourth term, can Putin finally realize his dream of reviving Russia, and what internal and foreign policy will he adopt to crown his long career as the head of the Russian state?     

Russia After the Elections

With the approaching parliamentary and presidential elections, Vladimir Putin is busy orchestrating the continuation of his political strategy     

Comingin From the Cold

<正>Having fought each other to a standstill over the Ukrainian crisis,the United States and Russia seek a path to peaceful coexistence On June 25,Russian President Vladimir Putin gave U.S.President Barack Obama a telephone call.This was the first direct talk between the two heads of state since February,and was described by NBC News as     

History Rhymes: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

<正>The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian confiict first erupted on February 24, with many Western mainstream media denouncing Russia under Vladimir Putin’s leadership as an “invader.” Yet what we must understand, are the developments and issues that led to its outbreak.     

NUMBERS

正1.98 mln units China’s auto production in May,down 4.4 percent from April6 mln Number of highemission vehicles that China plans to remove from roads in 2014 to reduce pollution3.85 mln tons Amount of carbon emission quotas that     

Beijing Embraces APEC 2014

正On November 5-11,China hosts in Beijing the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’Week,including the Concluding Senior Offi cials’Meeting,the 26th APEC Ministerial Meeting,and the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’Meeting.During the Leaders’Week,China also hosts the APEC CEO Summit,APEC Business Advisory Council Dialogue with Leaders,and Leaders’spouse programs.     

Shanghai–Asia's City of Style

正AT Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014-2015 in March,Chinese celebrities fitted out in gorgeous gowns featuring Eastern fashion styles attracted much kudos.As China advances further onto the world stage,Shanghai is leading the fashion charge.U.S.-based Global     

Sino-Swiss FTA Pushes Bilateral Relations to New Heights

正CHINA and Switzerland signed in July 2013 the Free Trade Agreement(FTA)in Beijing,so marking the culmination of more than two years of negotiations and legal processes.The f irst free trade pact between China and a country in continental Europe,the agreement came officially into effect on July 1,2014.China Today held an exclusive interview with David Braun,head of the Economic,Financial and Commercial Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in China,to discuss the FTA in greater depth.China Today:What is the signif icance of the FTA for     

A Change of Game Plan

正The low-price strategy is losing ground in China’s home appliance market while industrial upgrade offers the only way out By Zhou XiaoyanAt midnight on April 14,over 2,000 an-gry workers of Galanz Group,a homeappliance maker,violently smashedeverything in the canteen,workers’dormitory,production lines and supermarkets in a Galanz     

INFORMATION

正Business Lunch at Barolo For a tasty change of pace during your busy day,why not stop by and enjoy a leisurely lunch at our snazzy eatery Barolo?It’s the perfect place to meet with friends,work colleagues and business associates.Whet your midday appetite with our traditional antipasto buffet,followed by a main course of your choice from the selection of     

China's CSR on the Global Market Fast Track——An Interview with Xu Zongxiang,vice president of China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation Limited(CSR)

正IN mid-December,the last round of procurements of tramcars and subway trains in China’s mainland for 2013 was completed alongside the release of the bid result for trains for the northern extension of Shanghai Metro’s Line 11.China South LocomotiveRolling Stock Corporation Limited(CSR),the larg-     

Economic Transformation through Industrial Restructuring

ON the morning of November 24,2013,the Hebei provincial government took action to demolish 10 shaft furnaces and 16 converters at eight steel and iron plants in Tangshan,Handan and Chengde,reducing the overcapacity of iron production by 4.56 million tons and steel production by 6.8 million tons.Prior to this,by the end of October 2013,the province had cut down on steel and iron overcapacity by 2.38 million tons.Steel and iron has long been a pillar industry for the Chinese economy;however,it has become common practice to cut down overcapacity of the industry.The government work report released at the First Session of the 12th National People’s Congress explicitly stated that efforts should be made to promote the transformation of the nation’s economic growth mode and accelerate industrial restructuring.Structural adjustment to the steel and iron industry now epitomizes China’s wider economic transformation.     

Government Consults Legal Counsel

正Various departments hire advisors to ensure rule of law By Wang Hairong Guo Xiaomin,deputy chief of Chongchuan District of Nantong,east China’s Jiangsu Province,has formed a habit of consulting the district government’s legal advisor before approving documents.     

Stemming the Slump

正In a bid to boost the sagging housing market,China has relaxed lending rules for home buyers By Zhou XiaoyanWang xingli is a realtor in Beijing.Instead of resting during the seven-day National Day holiday(October 1-7),he followed a jam-packed schedule spent bustling