A world made better by genuine communication and dialogue

The world faces many difficult challenges in 2021 and the most important thing in coping with these is good communication, in which listening is as vital as talking.

Rise of MOOCs in China offers more educational opportunities amid pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has heightened interest and encouraged exploration with regard to the potentials and possibilities of online education.

Making island tourism a sustainable model

As international tourism booms, the numerous islands around the world have to develop strategies to tap into this without destroying the aspects that first made them attractive to visitors.

2020 World AIDS Day: Global solidarity, shared responsibility

This year's World AIDS Day is like no other. In China, we witnessed solidarity and shared responsibility between government and community groups in ensuring HIV services even during the height of COVID-19.

Thanksgiving in the coronavirus era

With Thanksgiving here, the risk of an increased level of COVID-19 cases in the United States is very real. And Christmas and New Year holiday celebrations are also approaching to enhance the danger.

It's a hard choice to make for elderly people

The elderly peopleusually have three choices－home-based care, seeking help from the community nursing service, or shifting to specialized nursing homes.

Livestreaming a huge boost for China's economic rebound

With Single's Day fast approaching, e-commerce in China is set for a huge boom this Nov. 11, spurred on by a diverse range of livestreaming hosts.

Int'l Delicacy Carnival boosts cultural consumption in Beijing

To present a gastronomical tour among countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, the 2nd International Delicacy Carnival made a great coup last weekend.

National Day holiday helps travel recovery

The steady return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic is proving a boon for the travel industry, with airlines welcoming back record numbers of passengers during the National Day holiday.

Coronavirus and Trump's policies hurting beleaguered American universities

Asia is on the rise and the U.S. on the decline in the latest rankings of the world's best universities. COVID-19 and Donald Trump's xenophobia is exacerbating this trend.