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Break the Ice Over Free Information

An outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease that has infected thousands and killed 20 in Fuyang city was worsened by local government officials who kept information from the public.

5月5日 16:19

Stamp Tax Not a Market Rescue

Despite what excited market rumors are suggesting, a recently announced reduction of the share trading stamp tax does not amount to a rescue lifeline by regulators.

4月28日 13:10

Facing the Politicized Olympics Rationally

Chinese should not overreact to the politicization of the Olympics, and be wary of the kind of ultra-nationalism that led Germany and Japan to catastrophic ends.

4月14日 13:42

Is China an Enemy of America?

A recent poll by an American survey company suggests that China has replaced North Korea to become one of the top three "greatest enemies" of the US. The EO has a frank discourse on what could lead to such a result.

4月8日 18:46

Know Your Role

The same pro-intervention mindset that eventually dragged the Chinese stock market into its current muck is back and begging for more. The government should come out from its silence and show that the markets must take their own reins.

4月7日 15:23

Prioritizing China's Economic Goals

The Chinese economy is like a man afflicted by multiple illnesses, and the cure for one may be poison for another.

3月31日 16:18

Super Ministries' Success Hinges on Checks and Balances

The success of China's latest round of administrative reshuffling hinges on whether the government gives more power to the market and allows citizens to perform checks and balances.

3月17日 17:15

Zhang Yin's Duty

Our editorial this week argues that those criticising Zhang Yin over proposals made in the political consultative conference are forgetting the spirit of the meeting and her legal right to represent her group's interests.

3月10日 17:23

Small Steps in Reform, Big Steps for Democracy

The EO anticipates that the first legislative session of 2008 will take important steps towards guaranteeing the basic needs of Chinese and breathing more life into democratizing China's political institutions.

3月3日 15:39

Abide by the WTO

China should take an initial ruling by the WTO against it to heart. Though it may be popular to respond by calling the WTO a puppet for special interests, as a member, China must respect its rules and use reason to win trade disputes.

2月25日 15:30

Let Policies Respond to Change

China's economic regulators should adopt more flexible monetary policies that take into account both domestic and global changes.

2月18日 17:59

The Snow Will Fade, But Responsibility Won't

Power outages and transportation bottlenecks caused by recent snowstorms in southern China showed how the Chinese government has much to improve upon regarding disaster preparedness and relief.

2月12日 15:21

US Slowdown? It's Your Concern Too, China

China should adapt its macro-economic policy to hedge against global economic currents, especially the prospect of a US economic downturn.

1月28日 14:20

Price Controls Will not Control Inflation

Government interference in the prices of goods will only shift the burdens to business and lead to shortages

1月21日 17:55

The Fallacy of Market Value for Chinese Banks

Though Chinese banks are basking in their massive market valuations, we doubt their long term prospects are all that rosy.

1月14日 15:56

From Made in China to China Value

China should begin to assume it's role as a responsible stakeholder-- starting with Chinese businesses.

1月8日 13:51

Double Standards, Two Faces

As the government grapples with whether or not to let oil prices rise, oil monopolies continue to purport that that they deserve subsidies to make up for the losses they suffer due to fixed prices.

1月7日 15:07

Rethinking Personal Tax Reform

Chinese are spending more on healthcare and education, burdens which should be taken into consideration for pre-tax exemption.

12月24日 17:37

The Basis for Effective Monetary Measures

Monetary policies can't resolve China's economic woes unless the root of the problem - the undervalued yuan - is dealt with first.

12月17日 15:38

Don't Cut off Public Participation

Public outcry over a controversial chemical engineering project in Xiamen led the government to conduct an environmental impact assessment on the project and open its doors to public feedback.

12月11日 15:56