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How Many "36 Guidelines" Do We Need?

The answer is quite simple: we only need one.

4月9日 18:25

How Can We Save Ourselves from Sandstorms?

Areas of China have once again been struck by sandstorms. We should admit that humans are to blame for the frequency of these sandstorms.

3月31日 14:14

Beijing's Traffic Restrictions are Not a Long-term Solution

Beijing's traffic restrictions should only remain in place temporarily.

3月24日 14:01

Business Requires Greater Transparency and More Certainty from Policy Makers

When making policy decisions that effect a wide range of industries, the government should invite business people to participate in the policy design process. By doing so they can avoid the possibility of the process being marred by any back-door deals.

2月25日 18:14

How Will History Judge Copenhagen Talks?

Nearly all the long standing conflicts failed to be resolved at the Copenhagen climate talks.

12月22日 16:57

We Implore Them to Make the Right Choice

Today 56 newspapers in 45 countries take the unprecedented step of speaking with one voice through a common editorial.

12月7日 11:58

Business Needs Regulatory Certainty

If companies are to act according to the law, they need to understand who the relevant regulatory authority is and they also need to clearly understand every single detail of the regulations that they are required to follow.

11月8日 21:22

China's Interests and the Global Order

One sign of a country's peaceful emergence as a global power is that it makes an effort to contribute to the maintanence of that world order.

10月26日 14:27

Seeking China's Driving Force

As the PRC celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding, EO considers what the next 60-year cycle will bring.

10月13日 17:02

China's Carbon Emission Pledge Will Encourage Economic Restructuring

Although China should insist that each country has shared but different responsibilities, the most effective way of dealing with the challenge is to actively take matters into its own hands.

9月30日 14:40

When East Beats West?

When the economy of Western nations run into trouble, we should not take this as proof that China's economic model is a success.

9月4日 18:44

The Way Ahead for State-owned Enterprise Reform

In order to ensure that reforms go smoothly, attention needs to be paid to the interests of all parties involved and the game needs to be played according to the rules.

8月25日 17:28

Combating the Culture of Corruption

Why do some foreign companies, who are model corporate citizens in their domestic setting, frequently become involved in corruption and bribery scandals when they do business in China?

8月21日 13:54

It's Time for Universal Social Security Coverage

Every rural citizen should be able to enjoy the benefits of reform and development.

8月13日 10:32

Xu Zhiyong: Destined To Fight For Social Justice

This profile of Xu Zhiyong, founder of the Open Constitution Initiative, traces his concerns for the legal rights of Chinese petitioners from his days as an introverted and ambitious middle school student to his time as a law student at Beijing University

8月13日 10:30

We Need to Find a Better Way of Financing Local Governments

Why not simply give local governments the authority to raise capital by selling bonds?

7月30日 18:29

Steel Trap: How to Stop Chinese Steel from Selling State Secrets

If China really wants to protect its national interest, it needs to allow small and medium-sized steel mills the chance to benefit from any decline in the price of iron ore.

7月20日 18:42

Time to Reevaluate China's Loose Credit Policy

Now is the time for authorities to reassess their macroeconomic policies.

7月15日 14:00

Policy Pragmatism Still Matters

Public opinion should welcome the Green Dam decision, and the government should continue to be pragmatic in approaching similar problems in the future

7月8日 19:40

Preventing Epidemics Requires a Global View

In regard to preventing the spread of H1N1, a more integrated approach is required.

6月29日 17:08