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Income Tax and Public Opinion - From Little Things Big Things Grow | 7-6 7:35
The realization of these hopes rests on the shoulders of our generation. If we want to live in a democratic, fair and just country, then it’s up to every single one of us to push for these small changes
Food Won’t Be Safe Unless Journalists Are | 6-22 17:03
Society will be more vulnerable if the Ministry of Health pursues its plan to blacklist authors of misleading reports.
Nurturing a Participatory Society | 6-14 15:58
Policy makers are sending out a positive signal by proposing the idea of “social coordination and public participation”. That means abandoning old prejudices and suspicion of social organisations.
China's Distorted GDP Logic | 4-21 16:39
When we first embarked on the descision to pursue growth at all costs, what did we want to achieve?
Considered Opinion: The Yao Jiaxin Case | 4-21 12:10
The court has announced that they will announce the verdict and sentence in the high-profile murder case on Apr 22
Commentary from This Week's Paper | 4-14 19:45
China deserves apology over Renault case, rising costs of burials and how to reduce the price of fuel
We Need to Get Over Our Obsession with Luxury Goods | 4-13 17:46
True wealth is gauged not by the number of villas or Prada bags you own
Guangxi's Proposed Anti-Abortion Policy is a Disgrace | 4-7 18:44
China has a powerful "family planning department". It can prohibit women from giving birth and it can also prevent women from not giving birth
Commentary from This Week's Paper | 3-31 19:19
The "Passion" of Yao Jiaxin and Baidu Only Kowtows to the Strong
The Art of Delay | 3-30 14:06
It's Impossible to Control Housing Prices if Local Governments Refuse to Act
Views from the East: Chinese Media on the Libyan No-fly Zone | 3-29 16:02
What are the opinion pieces being carried in mainland China's newspapers saying about military action in Libya?
China Poll: What do People Think of the Military Action in Libya? | 3-25 18:18
An online poll reveals that many people doubt the motives of the countries taking part in military action aimed at enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya
Commentary from This Week's Paper | 3-17 11:05
Summary of EO commentaries - justifications for China's high-speed rail; quality of life includes personal freedom and rights......
Commentary from This Week's Paper | 3-4 18:09
Brief translations of recent commentary that appeared in either the print edition or on the Economic Observer's website
A Call for a Transparent Budget that Everyone Can Understand | 3-2 15:39
If the Ministry of Finance is unable to produce a budget that can be understood by everyone, then it's not doing its job properly
70% of Officials Want more Government Transparency | 2-28 17:41
The Chinese Academy of Social Science Writing and Press surveyed 1300 officers, and 1350 citizens about government transparency in China.
The Best Way to Deal with Wealth Inequality is to Encourage Wealth Creation | 2-25 14:45
If we continue to focus on the topic of wealth distribution and stop talking about the problems of how to create wealth, how long will it be before our society is in crisis?
Why Does Chinese Inflation Keep Exceeding Official Targets? | 2-21 18:15
Are policy makers and local governments willing to settle for slower economic growth?
Egypt's Rabbits and Tigers | 2-17 16:40
Egypt is in the throes of revolution. What does this mean for the Islamic world and the future of democracy?
Views from the East: Chunyun | 1-27 17:25
Chinese commentators take on the Spring Festival transport rush and whose to blame...

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