Demonstrators rally outside a military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines, on Monday, during a protest against the annual Balikatan joint military exercises between the Southeast Asian country and the United States. The three-week drills kicked off the same day amid criticism for posing a threat to regional peace and stability. Jam Sta Rosa / AFP
Global growth outlook down, US hit hard
Growth projections for the global and United States economies this year have declined, respectively, by 0.5 and 0.9 percentage point from January projections, due to trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
New undergrad majors added
China has added 29 new undergraduate majors in its latest annual reshuffle of university disciplines released on Tuesday, aiming to respond rapidly to the evolving needs of national strategies and the pursuit of high-quality development, according to the Ministry of Education.
Courts to take tough stance against solid waste pollution
With a "zero-tolerance" stance toward environmental harm, Chinese courts have pledged to intensify the crackdown on illegal and criminal acts related to solid waste pollution, especially those involving cross-regional dumping, the Supreme People's Court said on Tuesday.
'Moment of truth': Debate over trade, peace sparks global buzz
Two high-profile Chinese and US experts engaged in a heated, one-on-one debate on the effects and implications of China's growth, broadcast on the Al Arabiya English Channel show Counterpoints.
Execs hope US, China can find way forward
Despite the recent United States' tariff hikes impacting economies worldwide, foreign corporations have reiterated their strong commitment to the Chinese market, with business executives and market watchers on Monday stressing that China-US cooperation offers more benefits than drawbacks.
Any beggar-thy-partner deals will only compound harm done by US' shock and awe assault on trade
The tantamount tariff terrorism of the United States has given the rest of the world the opportunity to rethink its trade relationships.
Beyond the gates of Rome
Is it out of place to propose Italy as a member of BRICS?
Southeast Asian youth thrive in China
When 18-year-old Duong Thi Anh Dao first came across a Chinese book in Vietnam, the square Chinese characters immediately caught her eye.
