Year-Ender 2020: Top 10 News Events in China
2020’s Top 10 nation news stories selected by Beijing Review, including fighting COVID-19, eradication of absolute poverty, space achievements, and more.
China’s Green and Low-Carbon Development Philosophy
China was at forefront in the efforts to clinch the Paris Agreement, and is committed to fulfilling its pledges to address climate change and helping and mobilizing more countries to take actions to protect our shared home.
Rise of MOOCs in China Offer More Educational Opportunities amid Pandemic
As the popularity of MOOCs increases and the success of platforms starts to demonstrate to the world, more and more universities will offer MOOCs and a greater number of Chinese platforms will also emerge and compete with one another.
‘China Blame Game’ Offers No Real Solution for COVID-19 Chaos in UK
The treating of China as a scapegoat for ill-discipline within government and society has created an enormous level of complacency which has led to the virus not coming and going quickly.
Respecting Chinese People’s Right to Pursue a Better Life
It’s hoped that the new U.S. administration will respect the Chinese people’s rights to pursue a better life, and choose to move closer toward China for the interests of its own people. Win-win is surely better than lose-lose.
China’s Ambitious Development Blueprint
The coronavirus crisis dramatically confirms that there is, indeed, a world community in which humanity shares a common future.
Vaccines Won’t End the Pandemic Tomorrow
These social distancing tactics must continue for the time being and into 2021. Distributing vaccines and social distancing are complementary, not exclusive, strategies.
South-South Cooperation in the Area of Human Rights: Realizing the ‘Bandung Spirit’
Through their joint accomplishments in the area of human rights Southern States are honoring the Bandung spirit. Their efforts to promote the right to development and racial justice are worthy of celebration on South-South Cooperation Day.
With Trump Going Ahead with U.S. Pullout from Afghanistan, What Are Biden’s Options?
The Biden administration is likely to renegotiate talks with the Taliban so as to keep a small number of troops or special forces dedicated to fighting terrorism and maintaining stability in Afghanistan, on the ground that a full withdrawal is not immediately feasible.
Climate Ambitions Can Be Met Only Through Cooperation Among Countries
International commitments and continuity of policies need to be ensured. Developed nations need to update and submit new INDCs to raise their targets for increasing the use of renewable energy and cutting carbon dioxide emissions.
Making Island Tourism a Sustainable Model
In development, islands should find their respective niches, develop their corresponding markets, and brand themselves as distinctive tourist destinations. All these are essential and favorable conditions for the long-term development of islands.
China’s Dual Circulation Policy Will Enhance Sino-African Economic Cooperation
In the next period, China-Africa economic and trade cooperation should move from a stage where scale is the primary goal to one that focuses on efficiency, health, safety and sustainability.
