东盟之声

“如果把新加坡比作一艘大船,广西北部湾经济区就是一艘小船,希望新加坡这艘大船能够带动我们这艘小船往前行进。”     

A CHANCE FOR A RESET

The spread and effects of the novel coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)have been so rapid and widespread that attempting to make sense of what is happening,let alone write about it,has often been an exercise in frustration at best and futility at worst.Case numbers,industry shutdowns,retail closures,markets dropping,economic disruption,supply chain disruption,geopolitical implications-news on all of this and more is rolling in and changing on an hourly basis.     

FOR A BETTER FUTURE

The novel coronavirus pandemic that began haunting the world in 2020 and unleashed suffering has also sounded a bell,reminding us that all human beings have a common and deeply connected destiny.     

FOR A SHARED FUTURE

The shared future of Asia and the world can only be secured by the close and win-win cooperation of all This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the Boao Forum for Asia(BFA). This is a moment of significance, with much to look back on and much more to look forward to.     

A USE FOR REFUSE

Swipe, dump and get rewards. These are the three basic steps to dump sorted garbage in smart bins in Beijing and Li Ping, a 77-year-old Beijing resident, has mastered the procedure after three years of practice.     

A FOUNDATION FOR TRUST

<正>Chinese and U.S.presidents’meetings in Florida chart future bilateral ties China and the United States are two major countries with global influence,and the importance of their relationship is self-evident.After Donald Trump was sworn in as American president,the United States’relationship with China became a subject of speculation.With Trump scrapping a number     

FOR A BETTER REUNION

The city of Yiwu in Zhejiang Province,east China,boasts the largest wholesale market of small commodities and a large population of migrant workers.Wang Guocheng,Director of the Yiwu Human Resources and Social Security Bureau,is tasked with finding out the travel plans of the workers during the Spring Festival holiday.     

FOR A BUMPER HARVEST

A man hangs prayer fl ags on a building to wish for a bumper grain harvest in the new year in Lhasa,Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China,on February 26.The Tibetan New Year,observed by the Tibetan ethnic minority,fell on February 24 this year.     

A FORCE FOR PEACE

<正>Chinese military contributes its fair share to a better world This year,the Chinese People’s Liberation Army(PLA)has turned 90.Since its founding,the PLA has made great achievements for national independence,the liberation of the people and China’s modernization drive and become an important force in safeguarding national security and world peace.As China develops,the PLA has also been     

A BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR ALL

正COP15 provides a platform for solutions to the world's biodiversity crisis Earlier this year, a herd of wild Asian elephants wandering in southwest China's Yunnan Province captured the attention of the entire world. Departing their home range in Xishuangbanna on the very southern border of Yunnan as early as March 2020, the herd traveled more than 500 km north before reaching the provincial capital,     

A NEW DAWN FOR DEMOCRACY

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) concluded its seventh election of the Legislative Council (LegCo) on December 20. Ninety elected lawmakers from a total of 153 candidates, with different backgrounds and across the political spectrum, make up the first legislature established since the region's electoral system was improved in March. The election is considered momentous in the development of democracy with Hong Kong characteristics.Under the Basic Law of the Hong Kong SAR, the main functions of the LegCo are to enact laws, examine and approve budgets, taxation and public expenditure, and monitor the work of the government. It also has the power to endorse the appointment and removal of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal and the chief judge of the High Court.     

A GUIDE FOR SUPPLY-SIDE REFORM

<正>Several obstacles must be addressed when further pushing forward the restructuring Since the global fi nancial crisis broke out in 2008,one of the major challenges for the world economy is dealing with inadequate effective demand.The Chinese economy is facing this issue as well,but the essence of the problem is that the quality of the supply does not satisfy the demand.     

A VISION FOR COMMON DEVELOPMENT

正The SCO Qingdao Summit opens a new chapter for the organization The Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)Qingdao Summit was the first top leaders’meeting since the expansion of the organization’s membership and a new starting point for the group of countries.At a time when the world is undergoing its most dramatic     

FOR A HEAL THIER CHINA

The three-year reform to reaffirm government’s role in financing health care yields considerable resultsAs early as 10 years ago,basic medical insurance was virtually nonexistent for China’s vast rural population.Back then,farmers had to pay every cent of their medical bills out of their own pockets.According to a nationwide survey on medical services conducted by the Ministry of     

FORMULA FOR A WIN-WIN FUTURE

<正>As a crucial hub along the ancient Silk Road,Turkey looks poised to integrate the China-proposed Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative,also known as the Belt and Road Initiative,more effectively with its own development plan.In a recent interview with Beijing Review reporter     

A RECIPE FOR GOOD HEALTH

Eat at least 12 varieties of food per day, and 25 per week. Consume at least 500 grams of vegetables and fruits daily, but no more than 25grams of added sugar, 30 grams of edible oils and 5 grams of salt. Take 6,000-10,000stepseveryday,andkeepyour waistline under 85 cm for men and under 80cm for women.     

SYNERGY FOR A SHARED FUTURE

正I came to China six years ago to try to understand the foreign policy perspectives of China, and the epochal shifts taking place in the global community. Asia’s rise is a reality, and the shifts the world is experiencing in a post-colonialist and post-imperialist age require a re-evaluation of definitions and perceptions.     

A LAW FOR THE LAW

<正>The legal system gets a new suit of armor By Yin PuminChina’s top legislative body has adopted an amendment to the Legislation Law,the foundation of the nation’s legal system,to make the process of formulating and enacting laws more efficient while simultaneously reinforcing the rule of law.Since coming into effect in July 2000,the Legislation Law has served as the cornerstone of China’s legal system.It regulates how national     

BLUEPRINT FOR A PROSPEROUS XINJIANG

Nationwide support promises a bright future for multiethnic frontier region L Xinjiang,found in China’s northwestern border area, literally means new frontier. The name fits the     

A TASTE FOR THE BEST

<正>Well-heeled and choosy Chinese consumers are ordering more food from overseas,boosting global economic growth China’s enthusiasm for fine dining is as strong as the Great Wall itself and older.About 7,000 years ago,the Chinese developed sophisticated culinary skills and several styles of exquisite dishes,which continue to fascinate foodies around the globe.Since then,