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Mon, May 21, 2018 | 02:28

Opinion > Columnists > Frank Ching >

Bo Xilai and China's flawed rule of law

The five-day trial of fallen Chinese superstar Bo Xilai, which the Communist authorities hoped would demonstrate their determination to target tigers rather than just swat flies in their anti-corruption campaign, also had a second goal: to show that the country is marching forward toward the rule of law.

2013-08-28 16:52

Abuses by ventor-control squad

According to the Chinese Constitution, "the People's Republic of China is a socialist state … led by the working class and based on the alliance of workers and peasants."

2013-08-05 17:11

China's greater responsibilities and US

In recent years, there has been a noticeable change in China’s attitude: it now acknowledges that an increase in power means the country should assume greater responsibilities.

2013-07-19 17:01

US, China: competitors or partners?

Barely a week after the White House warned of a “negative impact” on the U.S.-China relationship because of Hong Kong’s decision to allow Edward Snowden to depart for Moscow, the United States has moderated its tone dramatically to emphasize the importance of the overall Sino-American relationship.

2013-07-05 17:09

World opinion of China on the wane

Earlier this year, the state-run China Daily newspaper published an article in which it asked, “How can China make more friends?”

2013-06-21 17:20

China's presence in TPP trade talks

Eighteen months ago, U.S. President Barack Obama hurled a challenge at China, telling it to behave like a “grown-up” and stop “gaming” the international economic system. Last week, China picked up the challenge.

2013-06-07 17:16

Taipei-Manila dispute over fisherman's death

While Taipei and Manila continue their very public dispute over the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by members of the Philippine coast guard, lurking in the background is China, whose presence is very much felt by both parties.

2013-05-28 17:12

'New China' -confident, assertive and flexible

Last month, China rejected a Philippine request for arbitration of their maritime dispute, sent planes into airspace near islands disputed with Japan, and dispatched troops across the line of actual control with India, where the soldiers pitched tents in Indian-held territory.

2013-05-10 17:16

War against terrorism

Tragedies often bring in their wake the realization of common vulnerabilities as well as greater clarity of vision.

2013-04-30 17:03

China-India cooperation and rivalry

Last week was India Water Week 2013 as New Delhi emphasizes efficient water management amid concern that China’s construction of three dams on the Yarlung Zangbo River - the origin of the Brahmaputra in Tibet - may reduce the flow of water into India.

2013-04-14 17:08

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