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Yemen bombings A Huthi rebel fighter inspects the damage after a reported airstrike carried out by the Saudi-led coalition targeted the presidential palace in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday. Saudi-led warplanes pounded the rebel-held capital before dawn after the rebels killed former president Ali Abdullah Saleh as he fled the city following the collapse of their uneasy alliance (see story on page 8). Photo: AFP

 Chinese tech could become benchmark China, Canada should increase political trust: President Xi

Nation showcases to achieve more substantial By Yang Sheng progress in bilateral Chinese President Xi Jinping  2 ties during a meet- said Tuesday that China and China ing with Canadian Canada should explore new See also Prime Minister Jus- AI breakthroughs Page 14 ideas and take active measures tin Trudeau.

By Chen Qingqing in A slew of breakthroughs overall development of China’s Inside Wuzhen have been made in the infor- IT sector,” Wu Hequan, presi- mation technology (IT) sector, dent of the Internet Society of Rising artificial intelligence with 60 percent of technology China, told the Global Times Top News: Bangkok approves high-speed rail EIA 3 (AI) technologies, big data and achievements unveiled at the following the closing ceremony Nation: China plans robot moon base 4 open source platforms have 4th World Internet Confer- of the WIC. World: Trump delays his Jerusalem decision amid global uproar 7 boosted technological break- ence (WIC) made by Chinese The achievements include throughs in China, showcasing companies. The three-day con- Huawei Technologies Co’s 5G World: US Supreme Court allows Trump ban 8 the country’s impressive and ference ended on Tuesday in mobile data system that has Asian Review: What’s next after NK’s new missile launch 15 innovative Internet develop- Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang yet to go into com- ment, said experts attending an Province.  2 mercial use; Alibaba Forum: Why are African refugees slave trade victims 16 international conference here. “This progress reflects the Foreign Group Holdings’ Business: Coal cities get $310m ADB loan B2

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地址：北京市朝阳区金台西路2号环球时报社英文版 ● 邮政编码：100026 ● 国内统一刊号：CN11-0272 ● 国际标准刊号：ISSN 2095-2678 ● 邮发代号：1-181 2 Wednesday December 6, 2017 TOPNEWS Controversial visit China, Canada to push A Shinto priest leads Japanese cooperation on climate lawmakers on a visit to the change, clean energy controversial Yasukuni Shrine China, from Page 1 in Tokyo on Tuesday. Dozens of members Xi said during Tuesday’s meeting in Beijing of Japan’s that both sides should increase mutual political parliament on trust. He also said China will continue to support Tuesday made capable Chinese enterprises in investing in Can- a pilgrimage to ada and welcome Canadian enterprises to take an the shrine, which active part in Belt and Road initiative, the Xinhua China and South News Agency reported. Korea see as a “China and Canada share common ground symbol of Tokyo’s on many issues and our economic relationship militaristic past. is highly complementary. However, deepening Photo: AFP cooperation will touch on some sensitive areas, such as aviation and Arctic sea lanes. The US will also add obstacles in the path of Sino-Canadian cooperation,” said Yao Peng, deputy director of the Canadian Studies Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Canada is one of the US’ closest allies, but it still has divergent opinions with the US, whether over climate change, the Belt and Road initiative or the North American Free Trade Agreement, so Trudeau is also pressuring Donald Trump by em- Foreign attendees enthusiastic bracing China, said Yao. Putting the climate first Xi also welcomes Canada to participate in about teaming up with China the construction of the Belt and Road and said he hopes both sides can push cooperation on cli- mate change and other international affairs. China and Canada on Monday issued a joint Nation, from Page 1 The number of patents issued in an active leader in further cooperat- statement on climate change and clean growth the computer, communication and ing with the international communi- during the second meeting of the Annual Dia- self-learning cloud computing sys- other electronic equipment sector ty in Internet development and man- logue between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and tem that might be used to ease traf- reached 227,365 by the end of 2016, agement, Ren Xianliang, deputy head Trudeau. The two sides also agreed to establish fic congestion; and the world’s fastest the highest in the world. of the Cyberspace Administration of two ministerial-level dialogues between their supercomputer the Sunway Taihu- “While the Internet sector main- China, told a press briefing after the respective departments of the environment and Light, which can make 18.9 quadril- tains its growth momentum, the era closing ceremony of the WIC. clean energy, Xinhua reported. lion calculations per second, devel- of AI and 5G have already become During the conference, some for- Canada treats climate change and environ- oped by the National Supercomputer a reality and will be seen as disrup- eign industry representatives said mental issues seriously, and cooperation with Center in Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu tive technologies,” a senior executive that they were amazed by China’s China in these areas will receive less pressure Province. from Huawei, who asked not to be innovative spirit and the speed of from its domestic society, Tang Xiaosong, di- The Sunway TaihuLight super- identified, told the Global Times on growth in the world’s second-largest rector of the Center for Canadian Studies at the computer’s earthquake simulation Monday. Huawei invests 10 percent economy. Some have said they intend Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, told is this year’s recipient of the Gordon of its annual revenues in research to team up with Chinese tech compa- the Global Times on Tuesday. Bell Prize which is awarded by the and development, he said. nies in more sectors. Compared to free trade agreements, cooperat- Association for Computing Machin- “The IT sector in China has ac- The use of AI technologies in ing on climate change and clean energy is much ery. The association said the simula- cumulated experiences in embrac- products such as DJI’s consumer easier, Tang said. tion program might help predict and ing AI, big data platforms and open drones are phenomenal, RJ Pittman, “Many Canadian politicians and elites would prepare for earthquakes. source platforms,” he told the Global chief product officer of eBay, told the like to sign an FTA with us, and Canadian people Over the past five years, the Chi- Times. Global Times on Tuesday. will benefit from it, but we still have differences in nese government has established In some other sectors like super- “They’re one of the leaders in some areas. Many Canadian provinces have very guidelines to strengthen China’s computing, Chinese research teams AI, they’re using that technology to high autonomy, and some conservative political Internet development and its cyber are now in a leading position in scien- make these products more fun, more groups have concerns over Chinese State-owned governance, according to the China tific discoveries. The Sunway Taihu- useful, more consumer-friendly. enterprises investing in Canada,” Tang said. Internet Development Report 2017, Light supercomputer shows Chinese It’s absolutely a breakthrough,” Pit- “So that’s why both sides decided to reach released by the Chinese Academy of technology could one day become tman said, adding that there will be agreement on climate change first, since Canada Cyberspace Studies on Monday. a benchmark, Yang Guangwen, di- tremendous opportunities in the AI has advanced technology on clean energy which The country has seen its network rector of the project, told the Global sector and eBay is looking forward is truly needed by China,” Tang said. “After the infrastructure grow rapidly over the Times in an earlier interview. to working more with Chinese tech US – the world’s second-largest emitter of car- past few years. By June 2017, the firms. EBay will continue to strength- bon – pulled out of the Paris Agreement, China number of broadband users reached Innovation and openness en partnership with its Chinese coun- became the biggest carbon emitter that is still 322 million and 4G users grew to China, which has benefited greatly terparts with more domains beyond taking responsibility to deal with climate change. 890 million, the report showed. from the IT boom, has now become e-commerce, he added. In order to fulfill its promise, China needs to co- operate with countries with advanced technology, and its determination will win other countries’ full support.” Domestic-built amphibious aircraft passes assessment During his talks with Trudeau, Li affirmed the positive roles of the annual dialogue between prime ministers, the annual meeting of foreign The AG600, a large amphibious aircraft developed by The amphibious aircraft can be used for maritime res- ministers, the economic and financial strategic China, has passed the official technical quality assessment cue, fighting forest fires, marine environmental monitor- dialogue, as well as the national security and rule for its maiden flight, the developer said. ing and protection. It can collect 12 tons of water in 20 of law dialogue. Designed to be the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, seconds and transport up to 370 tons of water on a single Li called on the two countries to expand com- the 37-meter-long AG600 has a wingspan of 38.8 meters tank of fuel. mon interests on the basis of mutual respect, and a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tons. Experts agreed that the plane is ready for flight. AVIC equality and mutual benefit. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said earlier this year that it has already received orders for held a technical evaluation meeting in Zhuhai, Guang- 17 AG600s. Page Editor: [email protected] dong Province. The meeting was attended by experts and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officials. Xinhua Wednesday December 6, 2017 3 TOPNEWS  Project will lead to more trade between China, ASEAN: expert Bangkok approves high-speed rail EIA

By Liu Caiyu and Chu Daye and will be Thailand’s first investment,” Zhuang Guotu, “Infrastructure projects in will start by building the first high-speed railway. head of Xiamen University’s Thailand typically need a long 3.5-kilometer section, while Thailand has approved the Construction will begin on Southeast Asian Studies Cen- time to come to fruition. For construction of the remaining environmental impact assess- December 21, Thai Transport ter, told the Global Times on example, [Bangkok’s] Suvarn- 249 kilometers will start gradu- ment (EIA) of the Thailand- Minister Arkhom Termpittay- Tuesday. abhumi Airport took 30 years ally after being put out to tender China railway, which experts apaisith said. The trans-national rail line is from the initial proposal to ac- next year, Arkhom told Xinhua said Tuesday will be crucial in The passing of the EIA right on the hub of the commu- tually start construction. But in early November. linking China with ASEAN means that the last legal bar- nications network in Southeast construction, when it gets start- Thailand and China have member states. rier for the project has been Asia, and it will pioneer China’s ed, moves quite fast,” Huang already begun negotiations on The environmental assess- removed, Huang Bin, head of interconnectivity with other na- said. the second phase of the project, ment for the high-speed proj- the Chinese Department at the tions in the region, Zhuang The Chinese side is expected which will link Nakhon Ratcha- ect, linking Bangkok and the Bangkok-based Kasikorn Re- said. to present detailed designs by sima with Nong Khai on the northeastern province of Na- search Center, told the Global The EIA approval has re- the end of this year, and the Thai-Lao border, according to khon Ratchasima, was finally Times on Tuesday. buffed the previous exaggera- Thai side will invite tenders for Arkhom. approved by Thailand, the Xi- “There was a lot of skepti- tions from many non-govern- 14 parts of the project in the The project is intended to nhua News Agency reported cism about the project before mental organizations – which first quarter of next year. So by connect with the China-Lao Tuesday. the EIA was eventually ap- are usually backed by Western next June, work should be go- railway to form an artery rail- The first phase of the high- proved. But the project needs to forces – that claimed the rail- ing on without interruption, way from Kunming in South- speed project is set to cost some be applauded as it will lead to way will have negative impacts, Huang said. west China’s Yunnan Province 179 billion baht ($5.4 billion) more China-Thailand trade and Zhuang added. The Thai transport ministry to Bangkok.

Taxing protest India ‘inciting’ US over Demonstrators protest the China’s submarines “tax reform” bills recently passed by the US Senate and By Liu Xin the House on India wants to incite the US to partner with it Monday in Los Angeles, in containing China by saying that China’s sub- California. Both mersible development program is a challenge to versions of the the US Navy’s aircraft carriers, a Chinese expert bill must now said. be reconciled India should focus more on submarines and into a single bill, less on aircraft carriers, since they are not well and be approved suited to protect India’s extremely long coastline again by both and “distant sea lanes through which the coun- chambers, try’s economic lifeline moves,” Indian newspaper before it can be the Deccan Chronicle said Monday. signed into law. The report also said that the rise of the Peo- Photo: AFP ple’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy is “a grave stra- tegic challenge to the freedom of navigation for the sovereign nations of the world and free pas- sage of ships through the sea lanes” in the Indian Ocean region and the nearby waters of the west- ern Pacific Ocean. “The Indian media is exaggerating the rise of Senior UN official’s visit to NK may help ‘break deadlock’ our naval power, as China has made clear that the development of maritime power is to protect the security of sea lanes. And the rise of the PLA navy By Liu Xin told a daily briefing on Tuesday. Feltman,” Da said. will never affect freedom of navigation,” Hu Zhi- “Feltman’s visit will help cool the Feltman will meet with North Ko- yong, a research fellow at the Institute of Interna- The first visit in six years by a senior strained tensions on the Korean Pen- rean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho tional Relations of the Shanghai Academy of So- UN official to North Korea may help insula at a time when the US and and Vice Minister Pak Myong-guk, cial Sciences, told the Global Times on Tuesday. break the deadlock on the Korean South Korea are conducting joint mil- said UN spokesperson Stephane Du- The Deccan Chronicle report also claimed that Peninsula after tensions have ratch- itary drills right after North Korea’s jarric, who added that the visit was in China’s submarine development also aimed to eted up in recent weeks, but it may test of the Hwasong-15 on November response to “a long-standing invita- act as a countermeasure against the US navy’s not be enough to persuade North Ko- 29,” Da Zhigang, director of the In- tion from the authorities in Pyong- aircraft-carrier battle groups. rea to give up its nuclear program, an stitute of Northeast Asian Studies at yang for a policy dialogue with the India wants to provoke dissension between expert on Asian affairs said. the Heilongjiang Provincial Academy UN,” Reuters reported. China and the US by describing the PLA navy as UN political affairs chief Jeffrey of Social Sciences, told the Global Feltman is the highest-level UN of- maritime rivals of the US, Hu said, adding that “it Feltman arrived in Pyongyang for a Times on Tuesday. ficial to visit North Korea in six years wants to incite the US to cooperate with India on five-day visit to North Korea on Tues- Da said that the visit by a senior since his predecessor Lynn Pascoe containing China.” day, making him the highest-level UN official may break the stalemate visited in February 2010, and former Chinese military authorities have not con- UN official to visit in more than six in the region, since North Korea nei- UN aid chief Valerie Amos in October firmed how many submarines there are in the years, Reuters reported Tuesday. ther has trust in the US or its allies 2011, the UN said. fleet. American magazine The National Interest China is happy to see the United nor has listened to China and Rus- “Assumptions on possible wars reported in September that China has more than Nations playing a constructive role in sia’s proposals in this regard. have increased after the US and 70 submarines, “however, the quality of Chinese solving the North Korean nuclear is- “But it’s uncertain what Feltman South Korea imposed more pressure submarines lags behind compared to American sue, Chinese foreign ministry spokes- can achieve. North Korea has criti- by the ongoing military drills, but or Russian boats.” person Geng Shuang said Tuesday in cized the UN for imposing seven the visit may fail to persuade North India has 14 imported submarines, the Dec- response to Feltman’s trip. rounds of sanctions on it since 1993. Korea to give up developing nuclear can Chronicle reported. “China’s Vice Foreign Minister And leader Kim Jong-un may reit- programs,” Zheng Jiyong, director of Li Baodong met with Feltman and erate North Korea’s insistence on the Center for Korean Studies at Fu- Page Editor: [email protected] exchanged ideas on UN affairs and having a nuclear program to the in- dan University, told the Global Times issues of common concerns,” Geng ternational community if he meets on Tuesday. 4 Wednesday December 6, 2017 NATION Gas shortage Beijing dream forces rural students to study outdoors

Seven primary schools in North China’s Hebei Province began to supply heating on Tuesday after media reports revealed that some students had to bask in the sun to keep warm. Eleven rural primary schools in Quyang county will have new air conditioners, electric radiators or clean-coal stoves as of Wednesday, The Beijing News reported. Seven of the 11 had the heating running by Tuesday afternoon. Quyang government was asked to replace coal with elec- tricity for heating this year, but the project failed to finish before heating season began, China Youth Daily reported. The temperature in Quyang was as low as -5 C on Monday and Tuesday. Previously media reported Some 1.2 million colorful pinwheels form a “Chinese Dream” in Miyun district, Beijing on Tuesday. The 33-hectare landmark is the that students took class on seats largest of its kind in China. Photo: VCG in the sun outside classrooms. Others ran on the spot. “Students could not bear  the cold so I took them outside Probe to orbit, land and return from dark side in 2018 running to keep warm,” an anonymous teacher at Xiaokou- tou primary school told China Youth Daily. China plans robot moon base Xiaokoutou has had no heat- ing since November 15, the teacher said. Some students at Nanyawo By Deng Xiaoci Times on Tuesday. State Council website on Mon- chapter in China’s three-step – Primary School even suffered A sustainable station would day. orbiti, land and return – lunar frostbite, the report said. Scientists are mulling a robot enhance lunar geography stud- The schedule for the heavy- exploration program. Traditional coal stoves and moon station, Chinese space ies and “have better energy ef- lift rocket was revealed by Lu Chang’e-5 will collect and chimneys were dismantled experts said on Tuesday. ficiency than lunar rovers as Yu, director of Science and return rock samples to Earth. and thrown outside the village The base can conduct big- the station can deploy a much Technology Committee of the After that, China will launch school’s classrooms but the ger, more complicated research bigger solar power-generator,” China Academy of Launch Ve- three more missions to study electric heating facilities were and experiments, according to he said. hicle Technology, a State-owned the moon’s south pole. still not in use. space officials who announced In support of the lunar land- China Aerospace Science The country’s first Mars Wang Peng, Quyang Party the plan at an international ing program, China will launch and Technology Corporation probe is scheduled to be secretary, told China Youth Dai- symposium in Shanghai at the a carrier rocket with a 100-ton- branch institute. launched on a Long March 5 ly the local disciplinary organ end of November. plus payload for the first time China plans to land the by 2020 from the Wenchang had launched an investigation. Such a station could slash by about 2030, according to a Chang’e-4 lunar probe on the Spacecraft Launch Site, South The news comes as China the costs of returning rock report of the symposium pub- dark side of the moon in 2018, China’s Hainan Province. promotes the use of cleaner samples to Earth, Jiao Weixin, lished on the State-owned As- the report said. The probe will hopefully or- fuel for heating in northern a Peking University space sci- sets Supervision and Admin- The Chang’e-5 probe will bit, land and deploy a rover on China instead of burning coal. ence professor, told the Global istration Commission of the be launched next year, the last the Red Planet. A shortage of natural gas has also led to a price rise. The price of liquid natu- ral gas has risen 60.2 percent Sadistic pet-poisoning group horrifies Internet users since September, the 21st Cen- tury Business Herald reported Tuesday, citing the National Bu- A pet-killing group has provoked heated de- pets freely defecate outdoors. between paying over 100 yuan ($14.79) a reau of Statistics. bate on Chinese social media. “Uncivilized dog walking behavior ex- month to house stray dogs or pay nothing The National Development In the group discovered by animal pro- ists, but violence is not a proper way to to have them euthanized by urban manage- and Reform Commission re- tection volunteers, members share experi- solve the problem,” He Haiming, a lawyer ment officers. Some 86.7 percent of nearly leased a notice this year requir- ences and swap tips about killing stray and based in Shanxi Province told the Global 20,000 surveyed chose the latter. ing relevant provinces and re- pet cats and dogs. One member recorded Times on Tuesday. China has no animal welfare law, but gions adjust the price of natural poisoning a dog by charting its symptoms Japanese actor Yano Koji apologized on protecting animals is included in some city gas and warning that natural over time. Monday for saying on Japanese TV that regulations. gas companies strengthen their The deadly group was uncovered by Chinese people do not deserve pet dogs as Owners of Shenzhen in South China’s self-discipline on the price of volunteers when seven pet dogs died after they never pick up their dogs’ excrement. Guangdong Province will be fined 500 the gas, the report said. allegedly eating poisoned sausages mixed His statements were supported by some yuan ($75) if they do not pick up excrement, Other regions in northern with sharp hooks in the city of Nanjing, Chinese Internet users. Shenzhen Daily reported in 2016. China including Shaanxi and East China’s Jiangsu Province, according to “I do like dogs… but that doesn’t mean Shandong provinces have re- the Jiangsu News, the Beijing Youth Daily I’m OK with stepping on excrement while Global Times portedly suffered similar prob- reported on Monday. exercising,” wrote one. “They should not lems. The reports generated anger, with most bring trouble to other people.” Page Editor: Internet users criticizing the killers. Others Sina Weibo account Shendu News, or in- [email protected] Global Times complained about dog owners who let their depth news, asked readers in July to choose 7 2 0 1

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By Zhao Yusha fellow “classmates”. Jinsheng, was an ex-prisoner, but later traditional culture classes to traditional “We are just here to seek traditional “turned to good’ after being exposed to wedding arrangements on its website, hen she turned 20 this year, female’s virtues, which are being ne- “traditional Chinese culture,” Beijing with prices going up to thousands of Yuanyuan, from Southwest glected by people nowadays,” another Youth Daily reported on Monday. yuan. WChina’s Yunnan Province, student from the class, who asked to An employee of the institute, sur- After Ding’s lectures were widely signed up for a class that taught “tradi- remain anonymous, told the Global named Chai, told the Global Times on condemned, the Jiujiang Women’s tional feminine values” to help her in Times. Monday that the video was just aimed Federation published a statement say- her search for a husband. at preventing people from learning ing that society should distinguish be- “The class taught us that women Social backlash traditional culture. “The school has tween traditional values and outmoded cannot be too strong or independent, However, their desire to “learn been open for seven or eight years and ideas, and such ignorant thinking and that we need to be subordinate to true women’s virtues” may have been is free of charge. People who receive should not be shared. men, who are the pillar of women… dealt a severe blow. The existence of an education here are always grateful and to avoid trouble, women should many similar classes all over China to us,” said the employee. Shady beginnings not voice their opinion too much,” has sparked heated discussion in In a separate article published by Apart from their financial sources, Yuanyuan told the Global Times. society, with many saying they are just Beijing Youth Daily, Kang Jinsheng how these schools became qualified to So far, she has only attended a retrogressive and go “against gender said that the institute contracted 60 even start business remains a mystery few classes at this institute, which is equality”. mu (3.6 hectares) of land which it used to most people. located in Yunnan’s capital Kunming. The education bureau in Fushun, to grow food for the “students”, and According to media reports, the “We read classical literature, such as Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, that it also owns a clothes factory. Kang Fushun institute was established in the Analects of Confucius and learned on Sunday ordered a controversial said these are their major sources of 2011 and was approved by Fushun’s to do house chores, but most of the institute to close after a viral video revenue. civil affairs bureau. The bureau told time we attended lectures teaching us showing a lecturer telling female However, not all such classes are as China National Radio that it had only how to be ‘virtuous’ women,” she said. students they must be subordinate to self-sufficient. given approval for the institute to be According to Yuanyuan, no one men sparked outrage on social media. Xuan, a guest lecturer at a Jiangxi established, and not to enroll students. is allowed to use makeup or wear The video shows students being Province university who told women The education bureau of Fushun their own clothes. “We were given a told that women who are victims of do- that they should remain virgins before said on Sunday that the institute was uniform when we signed up for the mestic violence should not fight back. marriage and acquiesce to beatings opened outside the approved site, in class, because the instructor said that They were also told that they would from their husbands, sparked contro- violation of regulations. women are supposed to be simple and die if they had sex with more than versy early this year. The bureau also said that it will con- elegant. Wearing too much makeup three men, and women who ordered Ding said in an interview with duct a thorough examination around and revealing clothes is just for seduc- take-out food instead of cooking for Btime that all her lectures are free, and the city and close all similar classes to ing men,” said Yuanyuan. their families were considered lacking only her accommodation and transpor- prevent events that “violate the core Describing herself as “shy and in virtue. tation fees are paid for by organizers. values of socialism.” cute”, Yuanyuan said she is fitting in Deeper investigations revealed However, Btime discovered that Peng Xiaohui, a sexology profes- with the class very well, as are all her that the head of this institute, Kang logos of commercial enterprises sor at Wuhan’s Central China Normal appeared at the venues of Ding’s University, said that similar schools lectures, and representatives also teaching young girls such classes spoke at the lectures to promote their should be forbidden and immediately companies. suspended, adding that their existence Moreover, Ding’s institute, the can be seen as government-sanctioned Hebei Institute of Traditional Cul- sexism as schools require official per- FALSE ture, sells products from books and mission to teach certain content.  Backlash grows against classes teaching VIRTUE ‘traditional feminine values’

Students wearing clothes from the Republic of China era (1912-1949) read history books in Changdi Zhenguang middle school in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on May 24, 2016. The school established a women’s academy to train them in elegance, politeness and beauty. Photo: IC

Two McDonald’s branches in Shanghai probed over food health scare

Fast food chain McDonald’s that no DEHP was added to Kongjiang branch were found an increase in cardiovascular ing the lubricant that might denied on Monday night that the fried dough sticks or their to contain 1.35 milligrams of diseases. drop during the operation of its fried dough sticks contained packaging during the produc- DEHP per kilogram, just short It is not the first time that the ice cream machine. The chemical substances that could tion process. It added that it of the temporarily permissible McDonald’s has had to deal component is totally separate cause cardiovascular disease, would take further steps to de- limit of 1.5 milligrams per kilo- with food safety problems. In from the milk,” McDonald’s after food in two of its Shang- termine the truth, the Nanfang gram enacted by the National July, McDonald’s was forced China said in a statement pub- hai branches were said to Daily reported. Health and Family Planning to clarify its food safety policy lished on Sina Weibo. contain diethylhexyl phthalate In a joint report issued by Commission. after reports and photos of a (DEHP). the Shanghai Consumer Coun- Excessive intake of products moldy ice cream machine at Global Times McDonald’s issued a state- cil and the Shanghai Municipal with DEHP may cause chil- one outlet in the US went viral ment saying that it was taking Food and Drug Administration dren to be confused about their on the Internet. Page Editor: caosiqi@ the incident seriously, and on Monday, data indicated sex, lead to premature puberty, “The component showed in globaltimes.com.cn that further checks confirmed that fried dough sticks in the lower reproductive ability and online images is used for hold- 7 WORLD Wednesday December 6, 2017 uCastro remembered Puigdemont arrest warrant withdrawn

Spain has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for Catalonia’s sacked leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers, who fl ed to Belgium after the regional parliament declared unilateral independence, the Supreme Court said Tuesday. In a ruling, Judge Pablo Llarena decided to withdraw the warrant as the fi ve “appear to have shown their intention to return to Spain” to par- ticipate in regional elections on December 21. But Llarena, who is in charge of the case, has People hold portraits of Cuba’s late maintained the Spanish arrest warrant meaning leader Fidel Castro in a march to they will be detained upon arrival in the country, commemorate the anniversary of court sources said. Castro’s burial, in Santiago, Cuba, on The judge said the European warrant would Monday. Castro, who led a rebel army complicate the overall probe into the region’s to improbable victory, embraced leaders, some of whom are still in Spain – either communism, died at age 90 in Cuba in jail or out on bail – and are facing charges of on November 25, 2016. Photo: IC rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. He said Belgium could reject some of the rea- sons for the warrant, meaning it could agree to the extradition of Puigdemont and the four oth- u ers – but with restrictions, and only for certain ‘Not a matter of if, a matter of when:’ White House off ences. Trump delays his Jerusalem AFP Lebanon PM Hariri decision amid global uproar rescinds resignation

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri rescind- International leaders warned US Arab League chief Ahmed Abul said White House spokesperson Ho- ed his resignation on Tuesday and said all mem- President Donald Trump Tuesday Gheit said member states had decid- gan Gidley. bers of the government had agreed to stay out of that he risked outraging Muslims ed to meet in Cairo “given the danger He said a declaration on the move confl icts in Arab countries. and jeopardizing Middle East peace of this matter, if it were to happen, would be made “in the coming days.” Hariri quit his job in a broadcast from Saudi eff orts if he recognized Jerusalem as and the possible negative conse- Trump has said he wants to re- Arabia a month ago but later said he might with- the Israeli capital and moved the US quences not only on the situation in launch frozen peace talks between Is- draw the resignation, providing all parties in Leb- embassy there. Palestine but also on the Arab and rael and the Palestinians in search of anon’s government agree to adhere to the state’s Trump delayed a controversial Islamic region.” the “ultimate deal” – but recognizing policy of “dissociation” from regional confl icts. decision on the ancient holy city US offi cials said Trump was ex- Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would The Lebanese government said in a statement on Monday, following frantic pub- pected to stop short of moving the destroy that eff ort, a senior Palestin- read by Hariri: “The cabinet thanks its leader lic warnings from allies and private embassy to Jerusalem outright – a ian offi cial warned. [Hariri] for his position and for revoking his res- phone calls between world leaders. central campaign pledge which his “That totally destroys any chance ignation.” Jerusalem’s status is a key is- administration has postponed once that he will play a role as an honest “All [the government’s] political components sue in the Israeli-Palestinian con- already. broker,” Nabil Shaath, an adviser to decide to dissociate themselves from all con- fl ict, with both Israelis and Pales- But domestic politics may still Palestinian president Mahmud Ab- fl icts, disputes, wars or the internal aff airs of tinians claiming the city as their push him to break with decades of bas, told reporters Tuesday. brother Arab countries, in order to preserve Leba- capital. US policy recognizing Jerusalem as Saeb Erakat, secretary general of non’s economic and political relations,” Hariri Warnings multiplied on Tuesday, Israel’s capital instead in a gesture the Palestine Liberation Organiza- said. with Turkish President Recep Tayyip towards conservative voters and do- tion, earlier warned that a change in His resignation off er thrust Lebanon back into Erdogan warning Trump in a speech nors. the US stance on Jerusalem would a regional tussle between Riyadh and its main re- that the status of Jerusalem is a “red “The president has been clear on spell disaster. gional foe, Iran. line” for Muslims and could even this issue from the get-go: It’s not a prompt Turkey to cut ties with Israel. matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” AFP Reuters UK’s May in talks, ‘confi dent’ Irish border issue won’t block Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa agreed to keep EU trade rules pean Commission chief Jean- Ireland said it would not a deal, to fall on the currency May scrambled Tuesday to sal- for British-controlled Northern Claude Juncker in Brussels on change the text agreed with the markets against the euro and vage a deal over the post-Brexit Ireland, even if the country as Monday, the DUP made clear EU and London, but European the dollar. border in Ireland after it was a whole withdrew from the Eu- that any special deal for North- aff airs minister Helen McEntee May’s domestic critics seized rejected by her DUP allies, ex- ropean single market and cus- ern Ireland was unacceptable. told the state broadcaster RTE on her failure to secure a deal posing the weakness of her po- toms union. “As I understand it, the DUP that “further clarifi cation was on Ireland, one of three issues sition in EU negotiations. This followed a demand were spoken to about the pro- needed.” on which she must make prog- May was expected to hold from Dublin for guarantees posal but the precise wording May met her cabinet on ress if EU leaders are to agree to talks with Northern Ireland’s that Brexit would not lead to the it seems was not made clear,” Tuesday morning, and British open trade talks with Britain at small Democratic Unionist return of frontier checks, amid former British Brexit minister Finance Minister Philip Ham- a summit next week. Party (DUP), which keeps her fears of infl aming sectarian David Jones told BBC radio on mond said the government was Conservative minority govern- tensions in a region plagued Tuesday morning. still “very confi dent” of reach- AFP ment in offi ce, after it blocked by violence in the 1970s, 1980s “Clearly the prime minister ing a deal. agreement on a major issue and 1990s. has got a lot of talking to do The frenzied diplomacy Page Editor: wangbozun@ holding up Brexit talks. But as May sought to close with [DUP leader] Arlene Fos- caused the pound, which had globaltimes.com.cn Sources said Britain had the deal over lunch with Euro- ter today.” rallied on Monday on hopes of 8 Wednesday December 6, 2017 WORLD  7-2 decision blocks immigrants from 6 Muslim-majority countries US Supreme Court allows Trump ban

The US Supreme Court on Monday will now go fully into effect for people lawsuits by the state of Hawaii and the week on Twitter,” said ACLU lawyer handed a victory to President Donald from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Omar Jadwat. “It’s unfortunate that the Trump by allowing his latest travel ban and Yemen seeking to enter the US. The Both sets of challengers said the latest full ban can move forward for now, but targeting people from six Muslim-ma- Republican president has said the ban is ban, like the earlier ones, discriminates this order does not address the merits jority countries to go into full effect even needed to protect the United States from against Muslims in violation of the US of our claims. We continue to stand for as legal challenges continue in lower terrorism by Islamic militants. Constitution and is not permissible un- freedom, equality and for those who courts. In a statement, Attorney General Jeff der immigration laws. are unfairly being separated from their The nine-member court, with two Sessions called the Supreme Court’s ac- Trump had promised as a candidate loved ones.” liberal justices dissenting, granted his tion “a substantial victory for the safety to impose “a total and complete shut- Lower courts had previously limited administration’s request to lift two in- and security of the American people.” down of Muslims entering the United the scope of the ban to people without junctions imposed by lower courts that Sessions said the Trump administration States.” Last week he shared on Twitter either certain family connections to the had partially blocked the ban, which is was heartened that a clear majority of the anti-Muslim videos posted by a far-right United States or formal relationships the third version of a contentious policy justices “allowed the president’s lawful British party leader. with US-based entities such as universi- that Trump first sought to implement a proclamation protecting our country’s “President Trump’s anti-Muslim ties and resettlement agencies. week after taking office in January. national security to go into full effect.” prejudice is no secret – he has repeat- The high court’s action means the ban The ban was challenged in separate edly confirmed it, including just last AFP

Feline funeral Tillerson ready to meet EU, NATO leaders under cloud

US Secretary of State Rex Til- lerson was scheduled to meet his EU and NATO counterparts in Brussels Tuesday to shore up ties, with allies insisting he still plays a “key role” despite doubts over his future. Tillerson was expected to hold talks over lunch with Euro- pean Union foreign ministers and the bloc’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini followed by a two-day NATO meeting. The meeting’s focus will be on North Korea’s missile pro- gram and concerns over a per- ceived hostility from Russia. But his visit comes against a difficult backdrop – a rift with President Donald Trump has led to reports he could be re- placed within weeks, calling into question his authority to speak for Washington. A tiger body is covered in flowers ready to be burned at a funeral in the Tiger Reserve Nagpur Maharashtra, India, in this photo And there are major differ- released on Tuesday. The tigress was killed outside of the reserve after it was electrocuted by an illegal electric fence. Photo: IC ences between Washington and Europe on key policy areas, notably the Iran nuclear deal which Trump has vehemently Ex-president Saleh dies after switching sides in Yemen war condemned but which Brussels is desperate to preserve. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg Veteran former president Ali bought off to help turn the ta- and then shot him dead. Saleh’s tional and great day in which said Monday it was vital that Abdullah Saleh was killed in a bles against the Houthis after a General People’s Congress par- the conspiracy of betrayal and international powers worked roadside attack on Monday af- protracted stalemate, in which a ty, in a statement on its website, treason failed, this black day for together to tackle the North ter switching sides in Yemen’s Saudi-led blockade and internal mourned its leader. the forces of the aggression.” Korean crisis, after Pyongyang civil war, abandoning his Iran- fighting have exposed millions Footage circulated on social He said the Houthis, who tested a long-range missile it aligned Houthi allies in favor of to hunger and an epidemic, has media showing his bloodied follow the Zaidi branch of said could hit anywhere in the a Saudi-led coalition, foes and been dashed. body lolling in a red blanket Shi’ite Islam, would maintain continental United States. supporters said. The coalition will either have and being loaded into a pickup Yemen’s republican system and “Last week’s launch of an in- Analysts said Saleh’s death to continue waging war, possi- truck, just days after he tore up not pursue a vendetta against tercontinental ballistic missile would be a huge moral boost bly trying big offensives against his alliance with the Houthis Saleh’s party. showed that all allied nations for the Houthis and a serious Houthi-held areas at the risk of following nearly three years in Supporters of the Houthis could be within range,” Stolten- blow to the Saudi-led coalition high civilian casualties, or of- which they had jointly battled drove through Sanaa’s streets berg said on Monday. that intervened in the conflict fer compromises to make the the Saudi-led coalition. blasting celebratory war songs. He said the 29-member alli- to try to restore the internation- Houthis negotiate. In a televised speech on ance had been “clear and con- ally recognized government of Sources in the Houthi mili- Monday, Houthi leader Abdul- AFP sistent” in its condemnation President Abd-Rabbu Mansour tia said its fighters had stopped Malek al-Houthi hailed Saleh’s of Pyongyang’s weapons pro- Hadi. Saleh’s armored vehicle with a death as a victory against the Page Editor: gram. [email protected] Any hope within the coali- rocket-propelled grenade south Saudi bloc, congratulating Ye-  See also tion that Saleh could have been of the embattled capital Sanaa menis “on this historic, excep- AFP Page 17 Wednesday December 6, 2017 9 WORLD Ready for action Pigeons no mere bird brains: study

Pigeons may be smarter than you think. A study out Monday in the journal Current Biology found that pigeons are able to judge time and space, much the way humans and apes can. The report is the latest to show that so-called lower-order animals such as birds, reptiles and fish are capable of intelli- gent decision-making. “Indeed, the cognitive prow- ess of birds is now deemed to be ever closer to that of both human and nonhuman pri- mates,” said study author Ed- ward Wasserman, professor of experimental psychology at the University of Iowa. “Those avian nervous sys- tems are capable of far greater achievements than the pejora- tive term ‘bird brain’ would suggest.” Birds were shown a comput- Bangladesh’s first ever female military pilots Tamanna-E-Lutfy (left) and Nayma Haque pose for photos in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on er screen on which a horizontal Monday. They will join the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo, the defense ministry said. Photo: IC line appeared for either two or eight seconds. Sometimes the line was 24  centimeters long; other times it Groups warn that loss could open door to discrimination was five centimeters. Pigeons could peck one of four visual symbols to indicate if the line they saw was long or Top US court hears gay cake case short, or if it appeared briefly or for a long time. The correct an- swer earned them food. Researchers then made the The US Supreme Court is to was a message that contradicts miliated for who we were.” allowed to turn someone away task more complicated, intro- hear arguments on Tuesday in my deepest religious convic- The Colorado Civil Rights just for their strongly held be- ducing more line lengths and a case that has been described tions,” Phillips wrote this week Commission and the state ap- liefs, could a hotel owner turn making the test vary so pigeons as the most significant for gay in USA Today. peals court backed Mullins away an interracial couple be- could be tested at random on rights since it approved same- “And as an artist, that’s just and Craig. And now it’s in the cause their faith believes that either space or time. sex marriage two years ago. not something I’m able to do,” hands of the nine-member Su- the races were not meant to “Pigeons judged longer The landmark case pits a he said. “So I politely declined.” preme Court which features a mix?” he asked. lines to also have longer dura- gay couple, Dave Mullins and Mullins, a 33-year-old poet newly appointed conservative “A loss at the Supreme tion and judged lines longer in Charlie Craig, against a Colo- and musician, and Craig, a justice, Neil Gorsuch. Court could open the door to duration to also be longer in rado bakery owner who refused 37-year-old interior designer, Mullins, Craig and civil many forms of discrimination length,” said the report. in July 2012 to make a cake for said they were emotionally rights groups have warned that that have long been considered Experiments on humans their same-sex wedding. devastated by the rejection and if Phillips is victorious, other wrong in our society,” he said. and monkeys have shown simi- Jack Phillips, owner of Mas- filed suit for discrimination. businesses could cite religious Phillips said he would be lar results. But the area of the terpiece Cakeshop in Lake- “This case is not about artis- beliefs to refuse service to gay happy to sell Mullins and Craig brain in humans where this wood, Colorado, cited his tic freedom,” Mullins told AFP. customers. a cake – just not a wedding cake processing takes place – the pa- devout Christian beliefs in “We didn’t ask for a piece of art. “When you open a business that would conflict with his reli- rietal cortex – does not appear turning down their request. “We were simply turned to the public, you must serve gious convictions. to exist in pigeons. “What a cake celebrating away because of who we were,” the public equally,” Mullins this event would communicate he said. “We were publicly hu- said. “If a business owner is AFP AFP Philippines halts sale of Sanofi’s dengue vaccine after warning on symptoms

The Philippines has suspended the sale vate practitioner, it is the same product Sanofi’s announcement has caused otherwise of the vaccine. and distribution of Sanofi’s dengue vac- that was licensed. Everyone is covered major fears in the Philippines where Presidential spokesperson Harry cine, authorities said Tuesday, after the by the FDA advisory,” health undersec- the mosquito-born disease is extremely Roque said Sunday that the govern- French pharmaceutical giant last week retary Gerardo Bayugo told AFP. prevalent, particularly for parents of the ment would “leave no stone unturned” warned it could worsen symptoms for The Philippine Food and Drug Ad- children immunized in the program. in making those responsible for putting people who had not previously been in- ministration (FDA), a regulatory agency More than 1,000 people in the Phil- “hundreds of thousands of young lives fected. under the health department, said in a ippines died from dengue last year, out at risk” accountable for their actions. Regulators on Friday froze the coun- public advisory on Monday it had pulled of more than 211,000 suspected cases, The justice department then on Mon- try’s world-first public dengue immuni- the vaccine from the market to “protect according to the government. day formally launched an inquiry over sation program, that has seen more than the general public.” Sanofi on Monday sought to allay “the alleged danger to public health.” 733,000 children receive the Dengvaxia “The [FDA] immediately directed fears about the new study that led it to vaccine. Sanofi to suspend the sale/distribution/ release the warning, saying Dengvaxia AFP Authorities have now ordered a blan- marketing of Dengvaxia and cause the would not cause anyone who was im- ket suspension for private use as well. withdrawal of Dengvaxia in the market munized to die. Page Editor: “Whether [the vaccine] is used in the pending compliance with the directives Philippine authorities have given [email protected] public health program or used by a pri- of the FDA,” the advisory said. conflicting messages on the safety or 10 Wednesday December 6, 2017 WORLD Bowling at the death

pollutants over five days at a stretch. It  Doctors say takes a serious toll on your health in the long run.” no to sport in The sport’s governing body de- clined to comment. smoggy Delhi as India’s powerful cricket board accused Sri Lanka of making a “big cricketers choke fuss,” pointing to Indian skipper Virat Kohli who hit a record sixth Test on pollution double century despite the smog. But the US embassy website on nprecedented scenes of Sri Monday urged Delhi residents to Lankan cricketers wearing “avoid all outdoor exertion” as con- Uface masks have reignited de- centrations of the smallest and most bate about hosting major sports events harmful airborne pollutants known as in heavily polluted New Delhi, where PM2.5 soared to hazardous levels. doctors are increasingly vocal about the health risks posed by smog. Health ramifications Medics on Monday urged cricket’s These tiny particles – a fraction the governing body to revise its rulebook size of human hair – lodge deep inside after a Test match between India and the lungs and are linked to higher future of sports events in the sports- troversy but doctors warn those pose Sri Lanka went ahead in the capital rates of chronic bronchitis, lung can- mad swathe of South Asia. the same level of risk. despite players vomiting and wheezing cer and heart disease. “This should be a wake-up call for “Ideally, sporting events should not for air. The concentration of such particles Pak. Our children are at a huge risk be scheduled in the winter months in International cricketers returned Monday hit 448 – compared to a maxi- because of dangerous pollution levels,” Delhi,” chest and lung cancer special- Monday for day three of the third Test mum level of 25 considered safe by the tweeted former Pakistani cricketer and ist Arvind Kumar told AFP. even as air pollution at Feroz Shah WHO over a 24-hour period. political opposition leader Imran Khan “We cannot expose our athletes Kotla stadium soared to hit 18 times Even limited exposure can cause about the India-Sri Lanka Test. to inhuman levels of pollution just the World Health Organization’s shortness of breath and make the eyes Doctors and public health cam- because a few hundred crores [tens of (WHO) safe level. weep and throat burn. paigners have escalated their fight millions of dollars] is at stake.” Play was disrupted three times on against uninhabitable sports events in The Test debacle in Delhi is not the Sunday after Sri Lankan players com- Wake-up call Delhi in recent years. first time cricketers have complained plained of illness, but umpires ruled Pollution levels generally rise dur- Last month, more than 30,000 of air pollution in the capital, with the match would proceed. ing the winter in Delhi and across runners competed in the Delhi half- Australia citing smoggy air following The Indian Medical Association northern India and neighboring Paki- marathon – just days after smog shut their loss to India in 1996. (IMA) has condemned the decision, stan, fueled by crop burning in the schools amid a public health emer- warning that playing in such condi- region and the fact that cooler air traps gency in the capital. AFP tions put athletes’ health at serious particulates close to the ground. Doctors warned of dire health con- risk. The smog has become espe- sequences and challenged the race in “This match should not cially alarming in the past court, but it went ahead anyway, with have taken place in the two years, casting runners complaining of burning eyes first place. It is time doubt on the and sore throats. the ICC [International In October, Greenpeace, an Cricket Council] comes Amsterdam-headquartered non-gov- up with a policy on ernmental organization, lobbied pollution,” said IMA against India hosting the FIFA president K. K Ag- U-17 World Cup, warning it garwal. posed unacceptable risks to the “You have world’s youngest soccer stars. fast bowlers, That event also proceeded, batsmen and but schedule was adjusted to fielders out avoid Delhi at its worst. there exposed “Others should also think to these very about athletes’ health first,” harmful tweeted tournament director Javier Ceppi after images of Sri Lankan cricketers wear- ing face masks went around the globe. Other events in Delhi – like an Asian tour golf title in November and In- dian Super League football matches – attract less con-

An Indian woman and her child walk amid heavy smog on a street in New Delhi on Monday. Top: Sri Lankan cricket players wear masks to protect themselves from air pollution during a match between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Sunday. Photos: AFP

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‘Rent-a-person’ apps come with safety concerns Brigitte Macron visits with Yuan Meng, the The recent rise of apps that fee to receive contact details. first panda born in France, during the cub’s offer people for rent has also While most times her naming ceremony at Beauval Zoo in Saint- raised concerns among users renters have been respectful, Aignan-sur-Cher on Monday. Photo: AFP and experts alike over their Youyou said she had encoun- lack of supervision and other tered some older men looking safety issues when people meet for more than a chat. “The offline. thing that makes me feel I’m The similarly named apps, not safe is that there are a lot of such as Zuwoba (“Rent Me”) uncertainties,” said Youyou. and Zuwome (“Will you rent Anyone caught using the me?”), are all based on the same platform for illegal services will O2O model – they connect us- have their accounts blocked, ers with people offering a skill said a Zuwome customer ser- or service for an hourly fee. vice representative, adding the “I only share meals, hang platform is unable to monitor out and chat right now. But next what happens when people month I get my driver’s license meet offline. so I can add another skill,” said The platforms could also 22-year-old “Youyou,” a model set up users as prime targets in Anhui Province who charges for bait and switches, said Sun 88 yuan an hour on Zuwome. Chenglong, a lawyer with Bei- The reporter discovered the jing Yingke (Hefei) Law Firm. majority of listings were young There are considerable safe- women like Youyou. Many ty risks as there are no specific use alluring profile photos. A laws to manage such “grey First panda cub born in France named Yuan Meng common listed occupation is market” apps, said Sun. Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Em- January 2012. “student.” Similar to dating manuel Macron, revealed the name of the panda “Yuan Meng is the energetic and vigorous fruit apps, users pay a membership Anhui Business Daily baby, the first-ever cub born in the country, at a of the Franco-Chinese friendship,” said Macron. naming ceremony at a zoo in central France on The baby panda who will return home to Monday. China at the age of three, can be seen by visitors Hounds escape the dog’s life on India’s mean streets Joined by Chinese officials, Brigitte Macron, to the zoo as of January 13. Velvet beds, a relaxing spa, 24- places,” he said. who is also the new panda’s godmother, an- On August 4, Huan Huan gave birth to twin hour medical care and non-al- The facility is riding a wave nounced that the four-month-old cub’s name was cubs, the first panda cubs born in France. She coholic beers imported from of growing love for pets as the Yuan Meng. took care of the first cub immediately after its Belgium: the life of a pampered Asian giant’s economy hits Born on August 4, the baby panda had been birth, but abandoned the first after the second cub pooch in India would leave new heights. The number of called as “Mini Yuan Zi,” referring to his father was born, a common practice among pandas. many humans envious. household dogs in India has Yuan Zi, who arrived with his female partner Critterati, which claims to be risen from two million in 2002 Huan Huan in central France’s Beauval zoo in Xinhua South Asia’s first luxury hotel to an estimated 15 million in for dogs, offers suites at up 2016 – and is forecast to hit 26 to $70 a night for pets whose million by 2021. “parents” will spare no expense The top-of-the range Critte- Tusk fossil found on building site to indulge their pride and joy. rati suite offers a giant bed with A world away from the daily velvet headboard, television and struggle to survive for India’s private dog-flap leading onto a Paleontologists in Shaanxi finding the fossil while digging The find presents a rare estimated 30 million strays, balcony. Province have removed a a footing at his building site in opportunity for experts to breeds such as St Bernards, There is a swimming pool, a fossilized mammoth tusk Jiaotong village in October. understand the environmental Labradors and Lhasa Apsos spa with ayurvedic massage oils discovered at a construction Provincial archaeological conditions and changes of the can now enjoy the last word in and a vet on 24-hour call, while site, a rare find in the region, authorities estimate the tusk to Hanjiang River Basin during canine coddling. a medical unit with operating local authorities said. be more than 10,000 years old. the Neolithic Era. Chief executive Deepak theater is being built. The tusk, measuring one The fossil was recovered in The site is part of the hu- Chawla opened Critterati in A dog cafe serves rice and meter, is the most significant 13 segments on site and will man settlements known as the the New Delhi satellite city of chicken and the menu also fea- find discovered in the Han- be transported to Northwest Yuanjiaba Neolithic Region, Gurgaon to offer the wealthy tures muffins, pancakes and ice jiang River Basin since the University Museum in Xi’an which was active between an alternative to more down-at- cream, all washed down with 1980s, experts said. for further tests, a Hanyin 14,000 and 8,000 years ago. heel facilities in India. non-alcoholic dog beer. Local resident Yi Faping county cultural bureau official “No decent dog owner would alerted county authorities after told China Business News. China Business News want his dog to stay in those AFP

Cheap shark meat exposes lax protection in China An East China fish market was have garnered international found to be selling shark meat attention. at rock-bottom prices on Sun- Netizens and animal rights day, once again raising concerns activists showed their teeth over lax protection of shark after nearly 100 hammerheads populations in China. were spotted at a fish market in Photos taken at Xiaogang Sanya, Hainan Province in April docks in Qingdao, Shandong 2016. Province show small shark car- They were being sold for 30 casses, both fresh and dried, in yuan a kilogram despite the crates or laid out on tarps. species being included the Con- Prices ranged from 20 to vention on International Trade 60 yuan ($3-9) a kilogram. A Species of Wild Fauna and Flora majority of the of the sharks (CITES) in 2013. appear small. While the hammerheads The local government has not were eventually seized by commented as of press time. authorities, experts lamented While initial reports did not the lack of legal means for their mention their specific species, protection in China. the photos raised red flags online as many sharks are now Global Times endangered due to overfishing. However, sharks are not Page Editor: caosiqi@ listed as endangered in China, globaltimes.com.cn A fishmonger holds up a shark carcass at the Xiaogang docks in Qingdao, East China's Shan- resulting in similar cases that dong Province on Monday. Photo: IC 12-13 Wednesday December 6, 2017 INDEPTH

 The development of projects between out an inspection of the technical feasi- The Guangdong-Tibet-Central South bottleneck for the economic corridor of Pressure from India As China, Nepal try to clear last hurdles for new train China and Nepal has been affected by bility of the railway. Asia freight train was launched based South Asia, as the most challenging part When news of a Chinese surveying geopolitics. China’s National Railway Administra- on the premise that it would link China is still in Nepal,” he said. team arriving in Nepal got out, there was route, India’s anxiety is aggravated Over the years, China and Nepal have tion said that, in Nepal, China has made and Nepal, an official in Lhasa involved Many experts also look forward to the a strong response from the Indian side. held several rounds of talks, both formal developing the cross-border railway “a with the project, who preferred not to be railway. Sun told the Global Times that There were also reports of Nepal “choos- and informal, about possible cross- high priority,” according to Xinhua News named, told the Global Times in a previ- if China and Nepal are connected by ing China” as a new strategic partner ○ A team of Chinese railway officials and By Zhang Yiqian Chinese team resolved many technical border railways, especially under the Belt Agency. ous report. rail, trade volume will be increased, with so as to lower its dependence on, or experts recently visited Nepal to assess the issues, especially geological ones. and Road initiative. On the Chinese side, the extension of “The China-Nepal railway remains a China receiving an all-new market with a “counterbalancing” against, India. Media feasibility of cross-border railway connectivity team of high-level Chinese “Altitude variation between Syapru- In 2006, Qiangba Puncog, the then- the railway from Xigaze in Tibet to the 29 million population. reported the railway as “a bid to reduce ○ Talks of a China-Nepal railway have been officials and experts recently beshi and Gyirong and the gap created chairman of the government of China’s China-Nepal border port of Gyirong is Sun thinks inconvenient transporta- landlocked Nepal’s dependence on India active for years, with the Chinese government Acompleted a land inspection trip between Indian and Tibetan tectonic Tibet Autonomous Region, told Sharma being carried out and will be completed “It (China-Nepal railway) tion is the primary reason why Nepal’s for supplies.” pushing for its development in order to benefit in Nepal for the construction of a China- plates after the 2015 earthquake were Oli, who was then deputy prime minister by 2020. economy has fallen behind other Asian Thinktank researchers in India also both sides economically and culturally Nepal railway. major concerns. This Chinese team of of Nepal, that the Qinghai-Tibet railway The railway is part of China’s greater will provide freedom nations. Presently, a 1,389-kilometer expressed concern that China’s Qinghai- ○ Expert say the construction of the railway on The team of 23 was led by Zheng experts has cleared out our concerns, would be extended from Lhasa to Xigaze, plan to connect neighboring countries shared border separates China and Ne- Tibet railway could impact India’s nation- Nepal’s side will be affected by the upcoming Jian, deputy director of National Railway paving way for development of railroads Tibet Autonomous Region and then to with roads and railways in every direc- and make it smoother to pal, but there are only two trading posts, al security by having the ability to send Nepalese elections Administration of China, who met with in the country,” Upadhayaya told the the Sino-Nepalese border. tion. Foreign media outlets have com- both on roads, along the route. troops and war-time supplies directly to the Nepali Ministry of Physical Infra- Kathmandu Post. In March 2016, the Nepali prime min- mented that China is executing “railway select suitable markets Furthermore, after the railway is com- border regions. structure and Transport on November 10, He said that the Chinese team has ister signed 10 agreements with China diplomacy.” for the Nepalese. It will pleted, the development of cross-border Tsinghua’s international relations after completing field trips to Gyirong, assured the technical support required during the Boao Forum for Asia, includ- Toward the West, there are three trade between Bhutan, Bangladesh and expert, Sun, told the Global Times that Pokhara and Lumbini. for this project. Nepal and China have ing plans to establish railways between China-Europe cargo train rails, two rails help Nepal to manage China via Nepal will also thrive. India has been concerned about the con- According to the Kathmandu Post, also agreed to expedite cooperation in the the two countries. between China and Kazakhstan and dis- When Sun visited Nepal in 2016, he struction of the China-Nepal railway. Nepali Department of Railways spokes- field of cross-border railway connectivity. In May 2017, during a bilateral meet- cussions of a railway project connecting the trade deficit. It will spoke with more than 200 people from “For years, India fully penetrated person Prakash Bhakta ing in Beijing, Chinese Vice Premier China, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghani- play an important role all walks of life, asking for their honest Nepal’s government, army and main Upadhayaya said that the Long in the making Wang Yang told Nepal’s Deputy Prime stan and Iran. opinions about the China-Nepal railway. political parties, preventing Nepal from Sun Lizhou, an international relations Minister and Foreign Minister Krishna To the South, the China-Laos railway to develop and flourish Most showed their support. getting closer to China,” he said. expert from Tsinghua University, has fol- Bahadur Mahara that China was willing is expected to be finished by the end Sun also believes that the China-Nepal Poudel told the Global Times that lowed the progress of the project closely. to push for the steady development of of 2020, and Thailand has recently ap- the trade, economic, railway will be advantageous to Nepal’s India doesn’t want Nepal to fall out of its He told the Global Times that time varies basic infrastructure projects between proved a China-Thailand rail to begin social, cultural, religious national unity, as it could as it could en- control. from project to project, from the mo- the two countries, such as road construction this year. courage Nepal to maintain national unity “India clearly knows that if Nepal and ment an inspection team is sent out until and railway construction. and practical relations and lessen its reliance on India. China’s relationship becomes strong, construction begins. There were further meet- Boost in cross-border trade “It will provide freedom and make then India can’t use Nepal’s natural ings between China and Nepal For Chinese companies trading with between China and it smoother to select suitable markets resources like now. They will lose the in September of this year, Nepal, the most convenient means of Nepal.” for the Nepalese. It will help Nepal to monopoly over water resources, herbs, when Mahara held a bilateral transportation is rail shipping from cit- manage the trade deficit. It will play an mines etc.,” he said. delegation-level meeting with ies in Tibet to the Nepal’s capital, Kath- important role to develop and flourish Sun thinks China should push for- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang mandu. The railway’s extension from Prem Sagar Poudel the trade, economic, social, cultural, ward for the development of the project Yi while visiting Beijing. Xigaze to Gyirong is highly anticipated. Chairman of the Nepal-China Mutual religious and practical relations between even if it makes India “a little uncomfort- Cooperation Society Soon after this year’s 19th China and Nepal,” said Prem Sagar able.” National Congress of the Poudel, Chairman of the Nepal-China But the continuation of the railway Communist Party of China, a Mutual Cooperation Society. on Nepal’s side will be affected largely by high-level Chinese delegation the upcoming results of Nepal’s national was dispatched to Nepal election, he added. to carry “Foreign pressure and interruptions can delay the Chinese railway line proj- ect, but no one can stop this project. Its process is moving ahead in a slow mo- tion, but it is moving continuously RAILWAY DIPLOMACY nonetheless,” Poudel said.

People ride atop a train in Janakpur, Nepal. Photo: VCG

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anadian Prime Minister Justin ter’s media has been focusing. When economy relies heavily on the US. The trade volume will inevitably narrow. Trudeau is now visiting China, Canada imports a pair of shoes from country is in the shadow of Washing- If Ottawa does not want to be left Cbut the two countries have not China, will Canada ask how much de- ton. If Canada is gambling this situa- behind by the times, it will not give up yet agreed on formal negotiations for mocracy and human rights are refl ect- tion aids long-term prosperity, there is on the opportunity to cooperate with a free trade deal. This indicates that di- ed in those shoes? It would be as ab- nothing more to say. Beijing. vergences exist on the basic principles surd as China questioning the capitalist After all, China is another option for Canada ranks only 10th among of trade between the two sides. This is nature of every single good it imports Canada. Their economic complemen- China’s trading partners, but China no big deal. The two nations can take from Canada. tarity is very strong and trade between respects it. Compared with accusations their time discussing it. Since their bilateral trade is mutu- the two sides has been developing rap- from Canadian media, such an attitude However, commentaries from the ally benefi cial, when it comes to de- idly without a free trade agreement. shows more self-esteem. Canadian media including The Globe veloping trade, no one is asking a fa- Developing trade relations with all Some people in Canada are still im- and Mail, which described China as vor from another. The superiority and countries is a principle of China, which mersed in their long-term prejudice “an absolute dictatorship,” with which narcissism of the Canadian media, that believes that multiple friends will lead against China. They don’t have an open Ottawa should “be in no hurry to Canada is being pursued by China, is to multiple paths. This is the logic of all mind to support and promote friendly conclude” free trade deals, sounds ir- beyond words. major powers. Yet we are not asking Ot- exchanges between diff erent cultures. ritating and ridiculous, as if Canada Some Canadians worry Washing- tawa to share the same idea as us. This is a lingering reality. But China is suff ering great losses from its trade ton will be disgruntled if Beijing and For the moment, China is the is accustomed to uncertainty in its ties relations with China. Ottawa get too close, which will in world’s largest goods trading nation with Canada. China is also not in a rush Trade between China and Canada is turn aff ect negotiations of the North and Canada’s second-largest trading to develop its relations with Canada. Let mutually benefi cial, more signifi cant American Free Trade Agreement. Such partner. The gap between Sino-Cana- it be. This is the most genuine attitude than the ideology upon which the lat- a concern is understandable. Canada’s dian trade volume and US-Canadian of Chinese society.

Voices

“The people of Yemen will make their aggressors regret their actions.”

Hassan Rouhani, Iranian president, saying that Yemenis would make those attacking their country regret their actions as a Saudi-led coalition pounded the rebel-held capital with heavy airstrikes, quoted by AFP Tuesday. “Any US announcement on the status of Jerusalem prior to a fi nal settlement would Illustration: Liu Rui/GT have a detrimental impact on the peace process and would Consultation with public necessary to reduce controversies heighten tensions in the region.” Since winter, several cases involving tually welcomed by the public. But environmental and security gover- OBSERVER with China’s comprehensive devel- Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia nance have aroused strong public opment, citizens nowadays have ambassador to the US, outcry. Negative sentiments have in- more requirements. They are more on the possibility that US President Donald Trump may creased diffi culties for the relevant lo- Having more communications resolute and active in pursuing their recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, quoted by Reuters cal governments and damaged their with the public and knowing more interests and rights than before. Di- Tuesday. credibility. about their true thoughts before act- vergences with the public may bring Local governments have good in- ing is key for the government to per- troubles to government work. tentions about pushing forward their form well in the Internet era. Local governments should be clear tasks. They strive to safeguard the Admittedly, the public has diver- that, apart from the outcome of their public’s long-term interests and up- gent views, which may sometimes works, being democratic, lawful and Please send submissions to [email protected]. Pieces should grade the environmental and security impede government work. As a re- respectful to the public during the be no longer than 800 words. The opinion expressed in the published articles are those of the writer alone and do not necessarily refl ect the situation. Corruption-related suspi- sult, local governments may choose process is another signifi cant crite- position of the Global Times. The Global Times reserves the right to edit cions are scarcely heard: a major dif- to push forward new programs be- rion of its service. the articles for length and clarity. Inquiry: (8610) 65367563 ference from previous controversies. fore informing the public. More eff orts are needed to take The public complains that the gov- Some offi cials believe, given strict- public opinion into full consider- Check out our mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android ernment didn’t consult society before er control of the Internet, public opin- ation. Most offi cials are upright and deciding, and it was rude to go ahead. ion will not overreact to new policies results are the core motivation for Some worry that their interests may like before. them in pushing forward on arduous be sacrifi ced by the government for But the fact is that public opinion tasks. Communication should be val- Follow us on another new public program. is indispensible for new policies. The ued in the process. It may bring more Twitter Strengthening government-public government will fi nd it more diffi cult costs but it will put the government http://twitter.com/globaltimesnews communications is the fundamental to perform if it skips public voices in in an active position. More impor- solution to controversies. It seems the initial stage. In other words, the tantly, it’s the core of socialist democ- Facebook that public opinion is less valued in Internet is controllable to some ex- racy with Chinese characteristics and http://facebook.com/globaltimesnews governmental decisions than before. tent, but it’s impossible to manipu- the socialist rule of law with Chinese For instance, there are less public late public opinion. characteristics. Sina Weibo hearings and online consultations. Many offi cials believe that results http://weibo.com/globaltimescn If that is the case, this deserves close are much more important than the Page Editor: [email protected] The Global Times is published six times a week attention and should be rectifi ed in a process, and there are indeed cases from Monday to Saturday. timely fashion. of controversial policies being even- Wednesday December 6, 2017 15 ASIANREVIEW What’s next after NK’s new missile launch

By Li Jiacheng rather, landed nearby some islands off an Peninsula suddenly turn into a stage US-North Korea dialogue can help avoid Japan, indicates that North Korea did not of military confl ict. Cutting off maritime a war and millions of casualties. Though orth Korea launched a new Hwa- intend to excessively irritate the interna- transport of the North Korean trade it’s unlikely that the US will sign a peace song-15 intercontinental ballistic tional community. route is a double-edged sword. Although agreement with North Korea and with- Nmissile (ICBM) on November Nevertheless, the launch of the Hwa- it would block the channel through draw US forces from South Korea, the 29. It is the fi rst time that North Korea song-15 still escalated tensions between which North Korea has been obtaining US Congressional Research Service, in a has successfully launched an ICBM this the US and North Korea. The US is foreign exchange for research and de- policy report released in November, did winter. Following the launch, the gov- considering taking military measures, velopment of nuclear missiles, confl icts propose the option of withdrawing US ernment published a statement claim- and Trump tweeted how he spoke with may arise if the US actively searches out forces from South Korea. ing that “The ICBM Hwasong-15 type Chinese President Xi Jinping about “the North Korean ships. If such confl icts es- It is estimated that in a couple of weaponry system is an intercontinental provocative actions of North Korea,” calate into retaliation, an all-out war may months, North Korea will be able to fi t a ballistic rocket tipped with a super-large also saying that “additional major sanc- be triggered. miniature nuclear warhead onto a mis- heavy warhead that is capable of strik- tions will be imposed on North Korea Although the US has always claimed sile. Then, North Korea can really pose ing the whole mainland of the US. We today. This situation will be handled!” that a preemptive strike has been on the a threat to the continental US, and de- have fi nally realized the great historic In his conversation with Xi, Trump em- table, it is unlikely the US will exercise mand its long pursued negotiations on meaning of completing the state nuclear phasized the need for China to use all targeted elimination in this form toward disarmament. The Nodong ballistic mis- force, the cause of building rocket pow- available levers to persuade North Korea North Korea as the risks of triggering a sile, which has South Korea and Japan er.” Various missile experts from the US to end its provocation and return to the war are too high. in its range, can also be equipped with and South Korea hold that the statement path of denuclearization, including cut- It is for this reason that the US gov- nuclear warheads, so as to threaten is credible. If fl own on a standard trajec- ting off oil imports. ernment has not declared a military US military bases in the two countries. tory, the missile would have a range of Trump is still dubious whether Chi- intervention. South Korean President North Korea still holds leverage with its around 13,000 kilometers, making it the na, which has the greatest infl uence over Moon Jae-in emphasized that a US pre- threat to launch a hydrogen bomb and biggest maximum range of a North Ko- the North Korean economy, will take ac- emptive strike against North Korea must conduct its seventh nuclear test in the rean missile to date. tion to impose sanctions. be prevented, which serves as another Pacifi c Ocean. Everything now depends The Hwasong-15 test was aimed at Therefore, the US will continue to reassurance that the US would not mili- on how the US and South Korea react. winning international recognition for form US-Japan and US-South Korea al- tarily intervene. As the US intensifi es sanctions against North Korea to strengthen not only its liances to impose maximum pressure US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson North Korea, the possibility of a new power in nuclear, but also in negotia- and sanctions on North Korea, in both said in a statement right after the latest round of nuclear tests by Pyongyang will tion. It is North Korea’s bold response nuclear deterrence and conventional North Korean missile launch: “Diplo- also increase. to US President Donald Trump’s recent containment measures. Yet many doubt matic options remain viable and open, re-designation of North Korea as “a state whether intensive pressure and sanc- for now. The United States remains The author is a research fellow at the sponsor of terrorism.” tions will really help. committed to fi nding a peaceful path to Research Center for the Economies and However, the fact that the missile was The US also intends to instigate a na- denuclearization and to ending belliger- Politics of Transitional Countries, Liaoning not directed at Guam or Hawaii, and val blockade, which would see the Kore- ent actions by North Korea.” A stronger University. [email protected] India’s one-sided mentality a hindrance to regional development

By Yang Siling future development. India is still a developing The Free Trade Agreement country with many living in (FTA) that the Maldives signed poverty, thus Modi should with China “has sent alarm focus more on India’s own bells ringing in New Delhi,” ac- development. However, Modi’s cording to The Indian Express. geopolitical game in recent Because of geopolitical years has jeopardized Sino- considerations, New Delhi is Indian economic ties. always sensitive toward Sino- New Delhi has long been Indian economic collaboration pursuing major power status, and China’s cooperation with but hasn’t yet behaved as a other South Asian countries. major power. Despite research showing that The Maldives’ signing of the an FTA between China and FTA with China demonstrates India will bring benefi ts to that South Asian countries are both sides, a deal has yet to be fed up with India’s geopoliti- clinched, with India’s geopoliti- cal games, and are looking to cal mentality a major cause of achieve a strategic balance this. between Beijing and New A number of factors contrib- Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Delhi for more economic and ute to India’s strong reaction societal leverage. But India’s toward the Sino-Maldives FTA. will be a sensitive topic for as its partner in the Indian with Beijing. strong response to this is up- New Delhi has long been pur- India. Ocean, thus India will surely New Delhi’s attitude is also setting these countries’ needs suing hegemony in the Indian New Delhi’s overreaction interpret its clinching of the a natural reaction to the coun- for development, which will Ocean and sought to inherit is also a result of its cautious FTA with Beijing as a Chinese try’s distorted electoral politics. surely drive more South Asian the British Empire’s previous approach toward China’s 21st attempt to encircle India. Any policy of India is aff ected countries away. glories in the region. Century Maritime Silk Road New Delhi regards Beijing by political struggles and vot- Now, it all depends on With China’s expanding project. India, in viewing as its strategic rival. Since ers’ psychological shifts. By whether New Delhi can over- economic infl uence, New China’s Belt and Road initiative Narendra Modi took power, advocating the political motives come its zero-sum mentality Delhi has now diverted its from a geopolitical perspec- India has been anxious about of the Sino-Maldives FTA, Indi- for the benefi t of all. attention to Beijing, insisting tive, is ever skeptical of China’s China’s development and re- an media outlets are re-hyping that China has infringed on economic and infrastructure garded it as a geopolitical rival. the “China threat” theory, and The author is vice director and a its backyard interests. Indian cooperation with countries During the Doklam territo- Indian politicians are taking research fellow of the Institute for scholar K. M. Panikkar has along the route, for example, rial standoff earlier this year, advantage of the theory to gain South Asian Studies at the Yunnan long since expressed his con- the Maldives. After China put former Indian defense minis- more popularity. Academy of Social Sciences. cerns that China may expand forward the 21st Century Mari- ter Arun Jaitley asserted that India may later impose [email protected] its maritime infl uence. Under time Silk Road concept, India the India of 2017 is diff erent pressure on the Maldives. such a backdrop, China’s then proposed its own Project from what it was in 1962, dem- Its zero-sum geopolitical Page Editor: wangwenwen@ interactions with Indian Ocean Mausam. The Maldives has onstrating that New Delhi is mentality brings good to none globaltimes.com.cn states, including the Maldives, long been regarded by India now ready for a strategic rivalry and is perilous to New Delhi’s 16 Wednesday December 6, 2017 FORUM Why are African refugees slave trade victims

By Wang Hongyi In order to crack down on terrorists, the West pushed for the establishment of a t the request of African coun- coalition government in western Libya tries including Chad, Niger, as well as cozied up to the eastern- AMorocco and the Republic of the based army commander General Congo, the fifth African Union-Europe- Khalifa Haftar. It took more than two an Union summit held on Novem- years of efforts to expel terrorists ber 29-30 discussed the slave trade from Benghazi. issue in Libya. The participants Third, the interception of agreed to rescue and evacuate stowaways by European countries refugee slaves, cut off the chain brought damage to traffickers’ of financial transactions, crack business, which stimulated the down on organized crime, and slave trade. French and Italian create jobs to reduce economic navies have secured Libya’s rights refugees. offshore to fight the smuggling of These African refugees, illegal immigrants. The fight against who attempt to travel to Europe human smuggling is understandable, through Libya in search of a better but few achievements have been made. life, were sold into slavery, causing Traffickers, however, took this “great a widespread furore among the opportunity” to make money. international community. Footage Lastly, the slave trade in northern aired by US television network CNN Africa has a long history. In the sparsely in November of an apparent live auc- populated areas of the Sahara and Sa- tion in Libya exposed this indignity. hel, some tribes still follow the cultural Refugees from African countries such customs of the ancient Arabs. Preying as Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and Eritrea on slaves and the slave trade are com- were tortured, abused and sold off to monplace. Refugees and vulnerable people in tribes in Libya for as little as groups being captured or abducted still $200-400. can be seen in remote and backward This video sparked outrage in Africa. areas of countries including Libya, How could a slave trade still exist in Senegal strongly Niger, Mali and Sudan. What is even today’s modern-day society? What protested, demanding that more frightening is that Mauritania did Illustration: Liu Rui/GT anguishes and humiliates Africans is those responsible be put to not officially abolish slavery until today, that they have been subject to traffick- trial by the International Crimi- losses due to the death with more than 150,000 people in the ing by Arab and European slave traders nal Court. Chairman of the African of illegal immigrants and country being enslaved in the past. since the 7th century. The loss of 100 Union Commission Moussa Faki Ma- get paid as soon as possible, At present, African and European million Africans due to the slave trade hamat appealed to all African countries some drivers and traffickers will sell countries and the UN are stepping up is a reason for today’s impoverished to help refugees and UN Secretary- stowaways to tribal groups. Those kid- their work to stop the grave abuses. and underdeveloped Africa. In losing General Antonio Guterres also called on napped were asked to call home to pay With the efforts of all parties, refugee their freedom, and suffering inhuman the international community to end the roughly $600 in ransom, if not, they slaves being stranded in Libya can treatment and spiritual discrimination terrible slavery. would be sold into slavery. be rescued. However, the historical, through the slave trade, a collective scar Why are refugees being sold into Second, in the wake of the war religious and cultural barriers between has been left on African people and slavery in Libya? against terrorism, the international Arabs and other African cultures have those with African descent. First, the cause lies in refugees’ community has ignored the human long existed. War and extreme poverty In order to escape war and poverty, illegal immigration in Libya. Since rights of illegal immigrants. When the have put Africans at a disadvantage and hundreds of Africans fled as refugees, the overthrow of its longtime ruler US and France overthrew the Gaddafi the tragedy of the predatory slave trade often dying from hunger and thirst in Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has fallen regime in 2011, terrorists swooped in. is at risk of being repeated in Africa. the Sahara desert or from drowning into chaos. African refugee stowaways Not only did the Islamic State occupy in the Mediterranean Sea along the swarmed into Libya and then rushed the eastern Libyan strategic city of The author is an associate research fellow way. Some refugees were being sold into Europe. Traffickers could only get Benghazi, but also conspired with tribal of the Institute of West-Asian and African as slaves. Since the video was aired, the final payment from stowaways once arms in the desert hinterlands, estab- Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social the presidents of Niger, Guinea and they arrived in Europe. In order to avoid lishing more than 400 training camps. Sciences. [email protected] Sharing the ‘China miracle’ to help other nations create their own

A recent high-level political Chinese model has not only path of socialism with Chinese nance and deepened reform tries to help change their future party conference in Beijing made it impossible for the West characteristics. over the past years, China has trajectories for the better. drew representatives of nearly to overlook, but has also made The Chinese model offers transformed the Belt and Road In the next five years, the 300 political parties and orga- China more confident in the an alternative, rather than a initiative from concept into re- CPC hopes to invite 15,000 nizations from more than 120 path it has taken. replacement, to the Western ality, and has set up the Asian members of foreign political countries, opening a window However, this is a modest model, Zheng said. Infrastructure Investment parties to China to promote ex- for the world to learn about and levelheaded confidence. Xi has also put forward a Bank and the Silk Road Fund to change. the Communist Party of China Chinese President Xi Jinping, way for developing countries finance it. A country should not de- (CPC). also general secretary of the to learn from China by finding At the meeting, Xi shared velop by simply following the Behind the four-day CPC CPC Central Committee, said their own paths based on their with attendees some key facts models of other countries. in Dialogue with World Politi- the CPC would neither import own local conditions. and figures, such as, to date, China has blazed a new trail cal Parties High-level Meeting, foreign models of development The CPC itself has learned China has dispatched more for other developing countries which concluded Sunday, was nor export the Chinese model, from the experiences of many than 36,000 peacekeeping that want to modernize while the message that the CPC is when addressing the opening other countries, and then personnel, and the country has choosing their own path and willing to share its vision, path of the meeting. adapted these experiences to acted as a major peacekeeping preserving their independence. and experience, which have “We will not ask other coun- put into the Chinese context. force and contributor of funds been key to achieving “the Chi- tries to copy the Chinese prac- Many of the meeting’s par- for UN peacekeeping missions. The article is a commentary na miracle.” tice,” he said. ticipants also attributed China’s Also, thousands of Chinese from the Xinhua News Agency. The China miracle includes Zheng Yongnian, director of successes to its ability to trans- scientists, engineers, entrepre- [email protected] the lifting of 700 million peo- the East Asian Institute at the late vision into action. neurs, technicians, medical ple out of poverty and becom- National University of Singa- Apart from progress in do- workers, teachers and volun- Page Editor: wangwenwen@ ing the world’s second largest pore, said Xi has acknowledged mestic goals such as poverty teers are working alongside lo- globaltimes.com.cn economy. The success of the there is a Chinese model – the reduction, strict Party gover- cals in other developing coun- Wednesday December 6, 2017 17 VIEWPOINT Australia must do more for Chinese students

By Lilly Wang come to Australia for education and cul- and to think and believe as the tural exchange, they rarely engage with Chinese government does. ith a growing number of Chi- Australian society. Instead, Chinese That they politically support nese students going to study students in Australia live in a “parallel the Chinese government Win Australia, many Australian society.” It is true that Chinese students does not equate them to universities are becoming fi nancially do not make enough eff orts to inte- being spies. dependent on international students. grate themselves into the Chinese students The fi eld of international education, culture. However, it come to your which is worth AUD 21.8 billion, has requires a lot of con- country to study become Australia’s third largest export fi dence and courage critical thinking market. This has in turn aff ected and to make friends and how to be changed the way that Australian univer- with Australian open-minded. It sities are run. students, and get is not Australia’s It is hard to tell how deep this infl u- involved in local place to critique ence is, but some believe Australian social events. student’s politi- universities have lowered their academ- Have Australian cal standpoints. ic standards in order to obtain more en- universities done You cannot expect rolment and make it easier for Chinese much to help Chinese students students to pass university exams. Chinese stu- to think or behave If Chinese students’ English score dents regarding the same as Australian does not meet the Australian universi- cultural ex- students. If their think- ties requirements, they will be encour- change? Not really. ing and horizons have aged to go to the language school run I rarely hear profes- been broadened through ob- by the university. Although the tuition sors or lecturers taining an Australian degree, fee is normally much higher there than helping them to then Australian universities at other non-university-run language understand Austra- can be considered as having schools, it inevitably gives them a better lian culture or pur- done a good job. chance at being accepted later on. posely mix them I heard news that an The infl ux of Chinese overseas with local students Australian professor was students into Australia has notably im- in a class. I was told afraid that Chinese students pacted the local business market. More that many lecturers are in Australia might attack Chinese restaurants have opened up to only hired contract to students who had diff erent satisfy demands of Chinese students contract, thus their main opinions to them. I cannot searching for their home cuisine. Also, concern is where their verify or comment on this to help pay off student loans, many stu- next job will be. How information, however, all I dents start up a daigou (part-time retail can they really take on know is that it does not seem consultant) business. It is estimated these responsibilities for that Australian universities are that last year there were 40,000 daigou international students? doing enough when it comes Illustration: Liu Rui/GT in Australia, with the industry worth There is no interest, nor to stopping people putting up signs AUD 7.9 million. Many Australian benefi t. organized” and “heavily publicized.” in Chinese on campus that say things brands such as UGG and Swisse have Most Australian students are very This made me laugh. Is Australia a such as “Chinese students are not benefi ted greatly from this industry. friendly, but there is not so much country with freedom of speech as allowed in the building otherwise they If you go to Sydney’s most famous initiative by them to make international claimed? Why can’t people express their will be deported.” shopping mall, Queen Victoria Build- friends outside of their own friends’ opinion freely? If you want to maintain I sincerely advise Australian uni- ing, you can feel that sales workers are circle. Furthermore, they do not have an environment of academic freedom versities to pay more attention to their particularly welcoming to Chinese-look- much interest in China, and would that your students deserve, you should quality of education and stop treating ing customers compared to locals. most often learn of China via the Aus- allow everyone to voice their opinion Chinese students as a cash machine. Through being a daigou, some tralian media through stories of air pol- and respect that. Some of them are spending their students are too busy shopping to study, lution, or about alleged human rights For those Australian professors who parents’ whole lifesaving to come to so they hire a ghostwriter, or exam issues. Their response is basically “sure, do have some knowledge of China, they Australia to study. Are you providing substitute, to help them complete their let’s hang out,” but they never call back. would understand that there are many enough knowledge and opportunities degree. Many Australian universities I recently read of a critical voice in reasons why Chinese students support for them in return? are still unaware of this trend, and even Australian media talking about how their government. Chinese students if they were, they do not seem to be tak- Chinese students may be spies in Aus- grew up under the educational and cul- The author is a Beijing-based journalist. ing suffi cient measures to address it. tralia or how their responses regarding tural system ruled by the Communist She lived in Sydney from 2014 to 2016. Although many Chinese students Chinese sovereignty are “harsh,” “well- Party. They were educated to be patriotic [email protected] US-Europe alliance takes a hit in midst of Tillerson’s Europe trip

Whilst Brussels has become in- “reiterate America’s commit- ald Trump’s earlier decision Trump was “wrong” to re-tweet stated that Tillerson himself creasingly upset with US presi- ment to the transatlantic alli- to retweet anti-Muslim video what she described as “hateful “feels very strongly about those dent’s provocative policies on ance” and commitment to the clips of a British-based far-right narratives.” values.” Europe, Secretary of State Rex defense of Western institutions group, which allegedly depicted “British people overwhelm- “I would also say just the Tillerson’s chance of roping in and the West as a community violence carried out by Mus- ingly reject the prejudiced rhet- scope of the agenda that we’re US allies during his current of shared interests and values. lims. oric of the far-right which is the managing with European allies visit to Europe seems slimmer According to the offi cial, the “Trump’s (re-posting) of antithesis of the values that this and partners I think speaks for than ever. themes Tillerson will focus on anti-Islamic videos has put a country represents: decency, itself,” he said, “We’re going Tillerson’s fi ve-day trip to during the trip are expected to great strain on the US-UK rela- tolerance and respect,” she said into this trip focused on those Europe that began on Monday, echo his earlier speech on US- tionship,” stated Darrell West, in an earlier statement. critical areas including in the his seventh since taking offi ce Europe relations, where he talk- a senior fellow with Brookings Trump then shot back via realm of values.” in February, will take him to ed of the importance of shared Institution, also saying that in- twitter: “Don’t focus on me, Belgium, Austria and France values. cident occurred “at a delicate focus on the destructive Radi- The article is from the Xinhua for a group of bilateral and mul- However, the two sides time as Britain is negotiating its cal Islamic Terrorism that is News Agency. opinion@ tilateral events. across the Atlantic had an un- exit from the European Union.” taking place within the United globaltimes.com.cn The purpose of this trip, as pleasant encounter right before Trump’s tweets have Kingdom,” referring to the re- said to media by a senior State Tillerson embarked on the tour. sparked a row between the cent Islamist terror attacks in Page Editor: wangwenwen@ Department offi cial who chose The Netherlands and Britain White House and British Prime England. globaltimes.com.cn to remain anonymous, was to both protested President Don- Minister Theresa May, who said The anonymous offi cial 18 Wednesday December 6, 2017 LIFE

ollywood icon Shashi Kapoor – Kabhi Kabhie (Sometimes, 1976) and “His brilliant acting will be re- than him. a star of 1970s Indian cinema Kalyug (Age of Downfall, 1981). membered by generations to come,” Kapoor was among the first Indian Band a member of the Hindi He was also adored for his role wrote Modi. actors to work abroad, with roles in film industry’s famous Kapoor fam- opposite Bollywood veteran Amitabh Kapoor was born in the eastern Merchant Ivory films such asThe ily – died on Monday aged 79 after a Bachchan in the hit movie Deewaar Indian city of Kolkata in 1938, the Householder (1963), Heat and Dust long illness, his family said. (The Wall, 1975) in which he delivered youngest of Prithviraj’s three chil- (1983) and Shakespeare Wallah (1965). The multiple award-winning actor one of Hindi cinema’s most famous dren. In 1958, Kapoor married English died at a hospital in Mumbai on Mon- lines – “Mere paas maa hai” (I have a He began his career early, assist- actress Jennifer Kendal. They had day evening, his nephew Randhir mother). ing in his father’s traveling theater three children together. Kendal died Kapoor told the Press Trust of India Tributes poured in from the world company and appearing on stage in of cancer aged just 51 in 1984. news agency. Another family member of Indian cinema and politics follow- a production of Shakuntala, a classic The couple were keen patrons of confirmed the death to AFP. ing news of Kapoor’s death. Hindu love story, at the age of 6. the arts and in 1978 established the “Yes, he has passed away. He had “Shashi uncle was not only a great His Bollywood career also began in Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai which is kidney problem for several years,” Ka- star and a passionate filmmaker, but childhood and he grew into a matinee today one of the city’s most popular poor told PTI, adding that the funeral also a wonderful human being. His idol after debuting as a leading man theaters. would be held on Tuesday. work has always given Indian audi- in Dharmputra in 1961. Kapoor won numerous acting Shashi – the youngest son of Prith- ences great joy,” Bollywood superstar He enjoyed a thriving onscreen prizes and in 2011 was honored with viraj Kapoor, a pioneer of Hindi film Aamir Khan said in a statement relationship with Bachchan. As well the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s and theater – appeared in more than posted on Twitter. as Deewaar, they appeared together highest civilian awards. 150 films, winning over fans with his in Trishul (Trident, 1978) and Suhaag Shashi’s eldest brother Raj Kapoor, charm and suave good looks. ‘Brilliant’ (Husband, 1979). who died in 1988, was also a famous His most memorable roles were Indian Prime Minister Narendra Thanks to his youthful looks Ka- Hindi cinema actor. in such films asJab Jab Phool Khile Modi tweeted that he was “saddened” poor often played Bachchan’s younger (Whenever The Flowers Bloom, 1965), by Kapoor’s death. brother, despite being five years older AFP

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Shashi Kapoor Photo: IC Dragon seal sells for record-breaking 109m yuan at Council auction

A Chinese seal sold for 109 million the largest of its kind. It weighs in at work. In the contemporary art sec- yuan ($16.4 million) at Chinese 1.7 kilograms. tion, Zao Wou-Ki’s painting 11.06.93 auction house Council’s autumn In other categories, a total of 14 sold for 18.4 million yuan. auction in Beijing on Monday, set- artworks that night sold for more Total sales at the two-day auc- ting a new record for a seal made than 10 million yuan each, including tion held from Sunday to Monday from Shoushan Tianhuang (lit: field eight paintings and four porcelain reached 1.6 billion yuan. yellow) stone, one of the four best- vases. The highest-selling Chinese known and rarest stone materials in painting was the Collection of Du Fu’s Global Times China. Poems by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Produced by contemporary artist painter Shi Tao (1642-1708). Selling Page Editor: Guo Xiangren, the carved seal of for 69 million yuan, the painting set [email protected] Nine-dragon seal by Guo Xiangren nine dragons playing with a ball is a new auction record for the artist’s Photo: Courtesy of Council Wednesday December 6, 2017 19 LIFE

Jiangxi’s Tomb of the Marquis of Haihun to Kevin Spacey Photo: IC become national-level archaeological park The State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) of- ficially approved plans to turn the 2,000-year-old Tomb of the Marquis of Haihun site in East China’s Jiangxi Province into a national-level archaeological park, the site’s management of- fice announced in a statement on Sunday. The site and 31 other ar- chaeological sites nationwide were listed as national-level archaeological park projects ap- proved by SACH on Saturday in Cixi, East China’s Zhejiang Province. National-level archaeological parks, which include research and education facilities as well as visitor areas, are considered important parts of govern- ment efforts to showcase and educate the public about the Spacey out of country’s key archaeological finds. Divided into six zones, the Tomb of the Marquis of Haihun archaeological park will cover an estimated area ‘House of Cards’ of 12.46 square kilometers, according to the site’s manage- he sixth and final season ofHouse ment office. of Cards – the hit Netflix series The 2015 excavation of Tthrown into crisis by sexual assault which Spacey plays a the Tomb of the Marquis of allegations against Kevin Spacey – is to corrupt US congressman who eventually Haihun was considered the resume production early next year with- becomes president. London theater where he biggest archaeological event of out its star, an industry source told AFP Considered one of the most gifted was artistic director from 2003-2015. that year in China. on Monday. actors of his generation, the career of the Spacey is one of the most high-profile More than 100,000 relics The show’s finale is now set to focus 58-year-old Spacey – whose collaboration scalps in the torrent of allegations that have been unearthed at the site on the character of Claire Underwood – with Netflix put the streaming giant on have brought down male power players so far. played by Robin Wright – who, having the map – was sent into freefall by the from the worlds of politics, finance, en- succeeded her husband as president at sex allegations at the end of October. tertainment and journalism, in the wake the end of season five, looked directly at Netflix immediately dropped the of accusations targeting movie mogul the camera, declaring: “My turn.” actor, who has been publicly accused of Harvey Weinstein. Netflix put the award-winning politi- attempting to rape a 15-year-old boy, and The actor was also executive producer cal thriller series on hold in response to of making advances on actor Anthony of the flagship Netflix series, which is the slew of allegations against Spacey, Rapp three decades ago, when Rapp was adapted from a BBC drama of the same a two-time Oscar winner accused of at- 14 years old. name and has earned seven Emmy tempting to rape a teenage boy and of a According to British media, London awards on more than 50 nominations. pattern of harassment towards younger, police are also investigating him for an The show marked out its place in tele- male colleagues – including on the set of alleged assault in 2008. vision history as the company’s debut in House of Cards. Former House of Cards employees original programming, which has grown A lamp unearthed at the Season six, which was scheduled to have claimed Spacey turned the set into to include other highly regarded shows Tomb of the Marquis of air in 2018, will count just eight epi- a “toxic” environment through a pattern such as Stranger Things. Haihun Photo: IC sodes instead of the regular 13 made for of harassment, and similar claims have previous installments of the hit show, in been made regarding The Old Vic, the AFP Global Times

Central Academy of Fine Arts announces Chinese edition of well-known author Mitch Albom’s novel ‘The Future Unknown Global Education project Magic Strings of Frankie Presto’ hits bookstores in Beijing China’s Central Academy of will start with various round- The Chinese edition of US author Mitch Al- the book maintains the high quality writing Fine Arts (CAFA) will imple- table talks covering 100 hot bom’s novel The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto and imagination of Albom’s previous four ment its Unknown Future topics selected from a world- hit bookstores in Beijing on Saturday. books. Global Education Project, wide poll. The latest book from Mitch Albom, the “Interesting enough, his musical journey, which aims to upgrade the CAFA will also work with globally well-known author of Tuesdays with which is much like Forrest Gump, takes him academy’s art education and relevant art institutions and or- Morrie, focuses on the life and mysterious through the music genres, from classic to jazz global training programs, from ganizations to hold workshops death of fictional musician Frankie Presto. and then rock’n’roll, that were popular in the December to September, 2018, open to promising young An orphan born in a burning church in 20th century. He was also lucky enough, like CAFA President Fan Di’an an- artists. Spain, the young Frankie starts his magic Forrest, to meet and work with music greats nounced in Beijing on Friday. CAFA also plans to hold an journey when he is sent including Elvis Presley, Fan described the project as education forum involving the to the US in the bottom Chinese edition Carole King and Hank a “highly educational academic participation of 100 university of a boat. of The Magic Williams,” Zhang festival.” presidents from around the At a forum hosted by Strings of added. “We need to understand the globe in September, 2018 as the book’s publishing Frankie Presto First released in difficulties that the unknown part of its 100th anniversary house Thinkingdom Photo: Courtesy of 1998, the Chinese ver- future holds for us. With this celebrations. on Saturday, composer Thinkingdom sion of Tuesdays with project, which is also an im- Yao Qian and Chinese Morrie has a high score portant platform, we can open Global Times writer Zhang Hang of 8.4/10 on media people’s minds to various types shared their thoughts review site Douban. of discussions and experi- Page Editor: on the book. ments,” he said. xuliuliu@ globaltimes.com.cn According to Yao, Global Times According to Fan, the event 20 Wednesday December 6, 2017 LIFE

magine walking through their brand of world cultural from invaders, a wall was wall is 6,163 meters long and Ming and Qing dynasties. an ancient city, then heritage as much as they built around the city in 1370. 12 meters high and separates After the founding of the Iclimbing a gate tower to value their own eyes. They More than 300 years later the city into two parts – an People’s Republic of China take in a panorama view of have protected and developed in 1703, gate towers were old city enclosed within the in 1949, the city’s agriculture the city and its more than the value of their cultural rel- built to celebrate a visit by walls and the newer modern and manufacturing indus- 600-year-old walls. You can ics for the past 20 years,” said the Qing Dynasty Kangxi section of the city. The old tries developed rapidly. hear the city’s heartbeat in Shi Yong, Pingyao county Emperor. town still looks as it did dur- Following China’s reform the air. This is the Ancient head. The three most historic ing the Qing Dynasty, with and opening-up in the 1980s, City of Pingyao in Shanxi sites in Pingyao, often re- antique streets and buildings Pingyao struggled with the Province, a place that should ‘Three Historic Treasures’ ferred to as the city’s “Three along aged roads. Walking transition from a managed definitely be on your travel Originally named “Gu Historic Treasures,” are the along the alleyways, one can economy to the current itinerary if you enjoy history Tao” (ancient pottery), the city ancient brick-made city wall appreciate the beauty and market-oriented economy. or ancient architecture since was built during the reign and the Zhenguo and Shuan- symmetrical design of the city During this time, the city its origins can be traced back of King Xuan of the Western glin temples. and its stylish manmade-cave government sought out new to more than 2,700 years Zhou Dynasty (1046BC- The first of these historic houses. ways to break through this ago and it boasts the most 771BC). In order to defend treasures, the ancient city In the northeast corner economic bottleneck. intact Ming (1368-1644) and of the city is the second trea- Finally in the winter of Qing (1644-1911) dynasties sure: Zhenguo Temple. Built 1997, opportunity came buildings than any other city  during the Five Dynasties knocking. in China. An introduction to period (907-960), its Wan Fo Through the efforts of A famous historic city, Hall (Hall of Ten Thousand Zheng Xiaoxie, Luo Zhewen, the Ancient City of Pingyao China’s Ancient City Buddhas) is the third oldest Ruan Yisan and four other beat out three other ancient wooden building in China government officials, Ping- Chinese cities, Sichuan Prov- of Pingyao and houses numerous valu- yao earned its place on the ince’s Langzhong City, Lijiang able painted sculptures. UNESCO World Heritage list, in Yunnan Province and She The third treasure is which cause the entire world County in Anhui Province, to Shuanglin Temple, located to take notice of the city. become the only ancient city in the southwestern part of Since the city’s fame has in the country to be included the city. Built during the Qi risen, locals in Pingyao have as a protected historic site by Dynasty (479-502) and rebuilt deepened their understand- UNESCO. in 571, the temple boasts ing of the conservation efforts Simone Ricca, a represen- more than 2,000 painted clay preserving the historical rel- tative from the International statues created during the ics in their hometown. Mean- Training Center for Intan- LIVING Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming while the city administration gible Cultural Heritage in the dynasties. has continued to upgrade Asia-Pacific Region under itself through a strategy that the auspices of UNESCO, The road to UNESCO follows the pillars of “con- told the chinanews.com that Twenty years ago, the servation, entrepreneurship, China has paid a great deal Ancient City of Pingyao was development and protection.” of attention to many rare officially listed as a world Currently, the city is cultural relics over the past HISTORY cultural heritage site by focused on establishing a few decades. UNESCO. sustainable industry that will Pingyao has continued to Located in the center enable it to continue to grow play an important role in the of Shanxi Province, Ping- while also protecting its relics administration of superior yao is the hometown of and introducing them to the cultural relics and is regarded Jin merchants, a group of world. as a paragon of heritage con- entrepreneurs who actively servation all over the world, dominated a booming com- Global Times according to the report by modity market throughout chinanews.com. China for more than 500 “People in Pingyao value years, especially during the

Majia Lane in the Ancient City of Pingyao in Shanxi Province Photo: IC

Page Editor: [email protected] Wednesday December 6, 2017 21 TEABREAK Garfield Horoscope

Happy birthday: Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20) Education should be at the forefront of Keeping a positive attitude at your mind. The alignment of the stars work will ensure that people has created favorable conditions for you will want to work with to learn something new and expand you on satisfying projects. your abilities. Financial matters will Financial issues may become a road- require your personal attention. Your block when it comes to making a major lucky numbers: 4, 7, 9, 11, 17. purchase such as a new car or a home. ✭✭✭ Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Crossword Trying to keep secrets Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) from those close to you Get your responsibilities will only end up damaging out of the way early today so ACROSS important friendships. By you will have plenty of free 1 Implied informing everyone about your inten- time tonight. You will have 6 Old Iranian leader tions, you will be able to move forward great fun poking around in the stores or 10 Carbonated drink without feeling guilty. ✭✭✭ getting together with a friend or lover. 14 Give a windy speech ✭✭✭✭ 15 Delicate and breezy Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) 16 Bard of ___ (Shakespeare) Your ability to juggle Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22) 17 Never let your mind wander numerous tasks will make Keep a close eye on personal for fear that it ... you a valuable asset. Do belongings as your property 20 Unhealthy looking not be afraid to step up and will very easily be misplaced 21 Ethically lacking take command when it comes to deal- today. Make sure that you 22 Avian retreats ing with challenges at work. Red will be lay down ground rules with those you 25 Manner of writing your lucky color. ✭✭✭ live with or confusion and arguments 26 Fuzzy brown fruit are sure to follow. ✭✭✭ 30 Get ready for OR work Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) 32 The scholarly world The hectic routine that the Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) 35 Camel-like creature work week brings will be Your desire for leadership 41 Marrying a spell-caster for detrimental to your health. will be recognized and sup- her money will only get you Feel free to get together port will be given to help you a ... with friends today so you can just relax make your ambitions a real- 43 Confounds 10 Explorer Sebastian 52 All guys and have some fun. Taking a break ity. Moderate investment strategies will 44 Most intoxicating 11 Egg-making organ 54 “... for what ___ worth” from things will end up making you be the way to go for the next few weeks. 45 Cherry throwaway 12 Not out of town 55 Go down with the ship and even more productive. ✭✭✭✭ Excessive spending on trivial purchases 47 Airport section 13 Place to have a spat stay down will eat into your savings. ✭✭✭ 48 Kind of uncle or treat 18 “I ___ you one” 57 Come into view threaten- Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) 53 Word with “fire” or “trans- 19 Abbr. on ambulances ingly Someone you considered Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) mit” 23 Narrow strip of land jutting 59 Taj Mahal place an ally will turn out to be Those who think only of 56 Native of Nazareth into the ocean 60 I of “I am here,” e.g. after your job or some money will lose out in the 58 Channeler’s state 24 Breathing tube 61 Didi of “Grease” other asset. Do not hesitate end. Make sure you focus 63 If you plan on living forever 26 Narcotic Polynesian drink 62 Irritable and touchy to do whatever is necessary to protect the right amount of time and are reading this ... 27 Like much tea 64 Ambition everything you have worked for. Atten- and effort on building relationships 66 Exam 28 Beaver Cleaver’s father 65 Fish delicacy tion to detail and the ability to multitask with others. Your financial luck is look- 67 Grab bag 29 Charming country scene will keep you on top. ✭✭✭ ing up. ✭✭✭✭ 68 Twisted dry, as laundry (var.) 69 Phrase of estimation 31 Mama’s mate, often Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) 70 Child’s enthusiastic but 33 Farm female Quick-thinking and the will- Being willing to go that extra selfish shout 34 “Driving ___ Daisy” ingness to take risks will win mile at work will pay big divi- 71 Child minder 36 Headed up the day. Using innovative dends in the long run. Your 37 Snooty one Today’s Solution tactics to reach your goals name will leap to the top of DOWN 38 Not even close to land will put you in a special category where the promotion list if you keep working 1 Hauls a car 39 Kind of analysis you will be admired by both friends and hard. ✭✭✭✭ 2 Sometimes spectacular 40 Poker pay-in colleagues. ✭✭✭✭ opera feature 42 Burlap source 3 Umpire’s “Out!” or “Safe!” 46 English dessert Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20) RATINGS ✭ 4 “___ all be over soon” 48 “What she said” Things will progress very 5: Head for Macao! 5 Mortise complement 49 Wedding helper swiftly today, making it 4: Ye gods! The planets align! 6 Took a bit of a rest, in a way 50 Pigtail difficult for you to catch 3: Things are looking up. 7 Fruit drink in grocery stores 51 Major division of a long up. There will be no time 2: Don’t bet on things working out. 8 Build a fire under to catch your breath, so be ready to take poem 1: Watch out for black cats and ladders. 9 “Battle ___ of the Republic” some blind risks. ✭✭✭

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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Chat attack school inspector to our school not too long ago. du6 d9 yu2n yu2n de ma?) 督学 他是不久前被派到我们学校来的督 (d$ xu9) 学，专门负责督促和教育学生的。 B: Haha. Actually it’s the opposite. I (t` sh# b&ji^ qi1n b-i p3i d3o w6m9n heard that he has some great teaching A: Oh! Look, that guy is surround by a xu9xi3o l1i de d$ xu9, zhu`nm9n f&z9 techniques. The students really like him. bunch of students. Seems like he is a d$c& h9 ji3oy& xu9sh8ng de.) 哈哈，恰恰相反，我听说他对学生教 new teacher. 育很有一套，学生们都很喜欢他呢。 咦，你看，那个人被一群学生簇拥 A: It sounds like a really serious (haha, qi3 qi3 xi`ngf2n, w6 t~ngshu4 着，好像是个新来的老师。 position, shouldn’t the students run t` du# xu9sh8ng ji3oy& h0n y6u y!t3o, (yi, n@ k3n, n3g- r9n b-i y#q%n xu9sh8ng away and hide as soon as they see him? xu9sh8ng m9n d4u h0n x@hu`n t` ne.) c&y4ng zhe, h2oxi3ng sh# g- x~n l1i de 听起来是个挺严厉的角色啊，学生们 l2osh~.) 见了他不是应该躲得远远的吗？ Page Editor: (t~ng q@l1i sh# g- t@ng y1nl# de ju9s- a, [email protected] B: He is a school inspector that was sent xu9sh8ng m9n ji3n le t` b%sh# y~ngg`i 22 Wednesday December 6, 2017 SPORTS u Australia live to regret not enforcing follow-on in Adelaide Root’s England roar back in Ashes thriller

Skipper Joe Root led a spirited English fi ghtback to frustrate Australia and raise Joe Root of England bats as Cameron Bancroft of hopes of a miracle victory in the grip- Australia attempts to fi eld the ball during Day 4 of the second Test match during the 2017-18 Ashes ping second Ashes Test in Adelaide on series on Tuesday in Adelaide, Australia. Photo: VCG Tuesday. After three days of Australian domi- nance, Root took up the challenge of a re- cord run chase with a fi ghting unbeaten half-century as the momentum began to shift toward England, roared on by their bellowing Barmy Army supporters. In contrast, his counterpart Steve Smith, who attracted criticism for not enforcing the follow-on despite a 215- run fi rst innings lead, burned two re- views in the space of three balls and put down a tough catch. At the close of an absorbing fourth day in the fi rst day-night Ashes Test, England were 176 for four with Root unconquered on 67 and night watch- man Chris Woakes not out on fi ve – 178 runs from victory with six wickets in hand heading into Wednesday’s fi nal day. The highest winning fourth innings at the Adelaide Oval is 315 for six by Aus- tralia against England in 1902. “A win would be huge for us, both in terms of what it would do for our con- Australia then lost their second and session when Australia lost four wickets, The Australians were knocked over fi dence as a team and we would be all last review in the 43rd over when Da- England had a much better time under for 138 off 58 overs at tea but, bolstered square in the series,” England paceman wid Malan survived an lbw challenge on the lights. They only lost the wickets of by their 215-run innings lead, this left James Anderson said. three off Josh Hazlewood, with the ball James Vince and Malan and otherwise England with a record chase. “It would also have a potential eff ect again tracked as going over the stumps. scored freely. England’s all-time leading wicket- on them [Australia] for a team to be in Adding to Smith’s anxiety, he also Vince was beaten by a pitched-up taker Anderson took fi ve for 43 – his fi rst such a commanding position to then dropped Malan on eight in a sharp one- Mitchell Starc delivery, getting a big nick fi ve-wicket haul in Australia – while fel- lose that. handed attempted catch at slip off Lyon. to Peter Handscomb at slip for 15. Ma- low paceman Woakes captured four for “It’s very rare that a team declares “We’re still reasonably confi dent,” lan put on 78 with Root before he was 36. and loses a game so if we can get a result the Australia team bowling coach David bowled by Pat Cummins for 29. Usman Khawaja and Starc were joint tomorrow it would be huge for a num- Saker told reporters. England lost openers Alastair Cook top scorers with just 20 each in Austra- ber of reasons.” “Obviously, the last two days haven’t and Mark Stoneman before the dinner lia’s modest second innings. Root had a leg before wicket decision gone to plan ... we’re still in front of the break. England kept the Australians under on 32 off Nathan Lyon overturned on game but it’s getting closer and closer Lyon won a successful lbw review pressure after they resumed the day at review, with the “Hawk-Eye” tracker in- and Joe’s innings has made that pos- to remove Cook (16), ending a 53-run 53 for four. dicating the ball would have gone over sible.” opening stand with Stoneman, who was the stumps. After the chaos of the previous night’s snapped up in the gully for 36. AFP Sagan ends legal dispute Melbourne to host 2018 World Cup of Golf over Tour disqualifi cation uGOLF “The World Cup of Golf has Scott and Jason Day triumphed been a celebrated and valued at the Royal Melbourne Golf uCYCLING in a statement. Melbourne will host the World tradition in the game for Club in 2013. “Having considered the ma- Cup of Golf for the third con- decades,” PGA Tour Commis- “It is a true thrill to bring this World champion Peter Sa- terials submitted in the CAS secutive time with the 59th sioner Jay Monahan said. unique, global team event back gan and the International Cy- proceedings, including video edition of the event to be held “The International Federa- to Melbourne and the Sandbelt cling Union (UCI) on Tuesday footage that was not available at the Metropolitan Golf Club tion of PGA Tours is proud to region,” Executive Director agreed to end the legal dispute at the time when the race jury from November 21 to 25 in see that tradition continue of the Melbourne World Cup about the rider’s disqualifi ca- had disqualifi ed Peter Sagan, 2018, tournament organizers in 2018 with the best players of Golf Robyn Cooper told tion from this year’s Tour de the parties agreed that the crash said Tuesday. from around the globe conven- reporters. France. Sagan was sensation- was an unfortunate and unin- The tournament features ing at the Metropolitan Golf “We appreciate the strong ally kicked off the Tour for el- tentional race incident and that two-man teams from 28 na- Club. cooperation of all involved to bowing British rival Mark Cav- the UCI Commissaires made tions and regions and is one of “Golf in the Sandbelt region ensure Australia’s golf fans endish in a hectic sprint fi nish their decision based on their the only competitions, outside speaks for itself, and we ap- would be able to enjoy this spir- to the fourth stage in Vittel. best judgment in the circum- the Olympic Games, where preciate the Metropolitan Golf ited team competition in the The Slovak and his Bora stances. players can represent their Club opening its doors for this Sandbelt region.” team immediately appealed the “On this basis, the parties countries or regions on an in- historic team event.” The 2019 Presidents Cup decision, but the Court of Arbi- agreed not to continue with the ternational level. Australia has hosted the will also be hosted in Mel- tration for Sport (CAS) denied legal proceedings and to focus The 2018 edition will allow event on fi ve previous occa- bourne at the Royal Melbourne the request for a temporary sus- on the positive steps that can be the highest-ranked player from sions with Melbourne hosting Golf Club. pension to allow Sagan to com- taken in the future instead.” each country or region to pick the prestigious competition in plete the Tour. Sagan said he was pleased their playing partner, and fol- 2013 and 2016. Reuters “Subsequently, however, all with the decision, adding that lows the same format as the Soren Kjeldsen and Thorb- parties involved had the oppor- the “past is already forgotten.” 2016 event with teams playing jorn Olesen sealed Denmark’s Page Editor: wanghuayun@ tunity to provide evidence and four rounds of “best ball” and maiden World Cup of Golf title globaltimes.com.cn call witnesses,” the UCI said AFP “alternate shot.” in 2016, while Australia’s Adam Wednesday December 6, 2017 23 SPORTS  Boswell scores 38-yard field goal as time expires Barca face Celta once Steelers sink Bengals at last gasp more in King’s Cup Chris Boswell’s 38-yard yards on his game-winner. score 17-10. possession, and a nine-yard (34.7-meter) field goal as time Andy Dalton passed for 234 Dalton had a 61-yard touch- touchdown pass from Dalton expired lifted the Pittsburgh yards and two touchdowns for down pass to AJ Green negated to Green increased their lead SOCCER Steelers to a 23-20 victory over the Bengals (5-7), who also sus- by a holding penalty, and Mar- to 10-0. Coty Sensabaugh, who the Cincinnati Bengals, cap- tained several key injuries. tavis Bryant had a 96-yard kick- was starting at left cornerback Holders Barcelona will face ping an injury- and penalty- Cincinnati lost cornerback off return touchdown called in place of Joe Haden, was Celta Vigo in the last 16 of the ridden Monday night matchup Adam Jones to a groin injury back, also due to a hold. ­beaten on the play. King’s Cup as La Liga’s top five at Paul Brown Stadium. and running back Joe Mixon to Cincinnati led 20-13 with Green again beat Sensa- were kept apart in Tuesday’s The Steelers lost linebacker­ a concussion in the first half. eight minutes left, but Roeth- baugh for a 15-yard touchdown draw. and leading tackler Ryan Late in the fourth quarter, lisberger’s six-yard touchdown pass to Green with 31 seconds Celta, coached by former ­Shazier to a back injury in the Bengals linebacker Vontaze pass to Brown tied the score remaining in the first half. Cin- Barca goalkeeper and assistant first quarter. He was taken to a Burfict sustained a head in- with 3:51 remaining. cinnati led 17-3 at the end of an manager Juan Carlos Unzue, local hospital, reportedly with jury on a block by receiver The Bengals dominated the injury-riddled first half. became the first side to take no feeling below his waist. JuJu Smith-Schuster, who was first quarter with 112 total yards Dalton was 16 of 23 for 173 league points from Barca at Antonio Brown had eight flagged for unsportsmanlike on 16 plays. yards and two touchdowns in the Camp Nou for a year on catches for 101 yards and a conduct and taunting on the Brown, who was question- the first half. Both of his scor- ­Saturday in an entertaining 2-2 touchdown, and Ben Roeth- play. able coming into Monday’s ing passes came on third down. draw. lisberger passed for 290 yards The Steelers captured some game, caught a 20-yard pass on A pass interference call on The Galicians also shocked and two touchdowns in helping momentum with a field goal his first target. However, Jones Darqueze Dennard gave the Real Madrid on their way to Pittsburgh (10-2) rally from a just before halftime. Then on made a diving interception of a Steelers a first down at the 12- the semifinals last season, but 17-0 second-quarter deficit for their first possession of the Roethlisberger pass three plays yard line with five seconds left ­Barca, who haven’t been elimi- their seventh straight victory. third quarter, Le’Veon Bell later, helping set up a 35-yard in the half. Boswell hit a 30- nated by any side other than Cincinnati (5-7) had a caught a short pass and tiptoed field goal by Randy Bullock to yard field goal for Pittsburgh’s Real in the Cup since 2010, re- franchise-record­ 173 penalty the sideline past Bengals cor- put Cincinnati ahead 3-0. first points. main strong favorites to make yards, including an offside pen- ner William Jackson III for a The Bengals then drove 85 the quarterfinals once more alty that gave Boswell five extra 35-yard touchdown to make the yards on 12 plays on their next Reuters with the second leg to come at the Camp Nou. Pittsburgh Real Madrid also have the Steelers security of the second leg at kicker Chris home against second-division Boswell kicks Numancia, who eliminated top- a field goal flight opposition in Malaga in alongside the last 32. punter Third-tier Lleida Esportiu are Jordan Berry in the first rewarded for their remarkable half of an comeback from 3-0 down on NFL game aggregate to beat Real Sociedad against the on away goals with a matchup Cincinnati against Atletico Madrid. Bengals on The other side from Spain’s Monday in regional third tier left in the Cincinnati. draw, Formentera, face last sea- Photo: IC son’s finalists Alaves. Sevilla were handed an ­Andalusian derby at Cadiz, while high-flying Valencia face a trip to the Canary Islands to take on Las Palmas.

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Usain Bolt overwhelmed by unveiling of statue where it all began

ATHLETICS dium where it all began, there are no you. I’m very happy and proud of myself banned stimulant methylhexanamine at words. I am just happy and really excited for the work. It’s just a good time and I the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Multiple Olympic and world champion about this.” am in a good place.” Carter has appealed to the Court of Usain Bolt has described the unveil- The statue was sculpted by Jamai- Holness has previously said that Arbitration for Sport against the deci- ing of his statue in front of Kingston’s can artist Basil Watson and features the Bolt’s performances over the years has sion resulting from the doping test. ­National Stadium as one of the greatest 31-year-old in his trademark “lightning elevated the status of Jamaican sport. Bolt, the only sprinter to win the 100, moments of his career. bolt” pose, seen many times over the “I have always aimed to make my 200 and 4x100-meter relay titles at three The statue, commissioned by the years as he set world records in the 100 country proud and to put my country in consecutive Olympic Games (2008, Jamaican government and revealed by and 200 meters, winning 11 world and the best light possible, so for the prime 2012, 2016) until Carter’s test result, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, stands eight Olympic golds. minster to say that it showed that my was not losing any sleep over the medal in front of the place where 15 years ago “It was all worth it. The losses, the work paid off and it’s something that I missing from his glittering collection. Bolt won the junior championships to injuries, everything I’ve been through, am happy about,” Bolt added. “In any “I haven’t really been following it [the announce himself to the world. it’s all worth it,” said Bolt, who signed way that I can continue doing that, it appeal]. I’m just waiting on the time for “For me this is up there. It can’t be off his stellar career with bronze in the would be great.” them to say what is what. I’m just focus- doubted that this is one of the great- 100 meters at the world championships Bolt was stripped of one of his nine ing on which direction I want my career est moments in my career,” Bolt told in London earlier this year. Olympic gold medals when his former to go,” he said. ­Reuters after the unveiling on Sunday. “It’s a wonderful thing to look back 4x100-meter relay teammate Nesta “Having a statue in the National Sta- and see what your career has brought ­Carter retroactively tested positive for the Reuters SPORTS 24 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2017

 Curry leaves with ankle sprain Warriors rally for win

Stephen Curry sparked a Warriors had come back from second-half­ comeback to in- 2017-18 20 points down or more to spire the Golden State Warriors NBA claim victory. No other­ team in to victory over the New modern NBA history has post- Orleans Pelicans on Monday, ed 20-point halftime comebacks in the same but suffered a late ankle injury season. to take the shine off a dra- Warriors coach Steve Kerr, however, was matic win. unimpressed that his team had once again Curry rolled badly on been required to dig themselves out of a hole his right ankle in the final­ of their own making. minute of the Warriors’ “It’s absolutely too much,” Kerr said. “We’re 125-115 win in New Or- not composed out there. We’re a champion- leans, limping off the ship team. We’ve got to be poised and we’ve court and later leaving the got to execute.” Smoothie King Center on Elsewhere Monday, Kyrie Irving scored crutches. 32 points as the Boston Celtics overcame a X-rays taken after the 40-point performance from the Milwaukee game however indicated no Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to claim a 111- serious damage although 100 win. Curry was taking nothing for The Celtics, who also had 20 points from granted having already suffered an Al Horford, improved to 21-4. The Celtics have injury to his right ankle earlier in his now won 11 of their last 12 home games. career. In Chicago meanwhile, the Cleveland “I sprained my ankle and I’ll see how ­Cavaliers notched a 12th straight win in a 113- it feels tomorrow and kind of go from 91 blowout over the hapless Bulls. there,” said Curry, who scored 31 points in the Dwyane Wade and Kevin Love scored 24 win. points apiece while LeBron James added 23 as “Obviously, it’s the second situation, but ... the Cavs improved to 17-7 in the Eastern Con- this is more on the concerned side. I’ve been ference. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives in for a reverse through this before on this ankle, and know- It was a satisfying return to Chicago for layup against the New Orleans ing the surgical repairs from like five or six Wade, who played for the Bulls last year before Pelicans on Monday in New years ago are fine, I should be able to bounce joining Cleveland. Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: VCG back.” “I’m just in a good groove and I’m just Earlier, the reigning NBA champions had taking my opportunities as they come,” Wade Page Editor: overturned a 69-49 halftime deficit to grab a said. [email protected] victory which improved their record to 19-6. It was the second time this season that the AFP

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www.globaltimes.cn BUSINESSWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2017 COMPANIES for low-end industries. being innovation-based, and the ar- By Li Xuanmin “Guangdong’s economy “In contrast to the scenario several rival of foreign high-tech companies years ago when foreign enterprises set will accelerate this process and boost A growing number of top global compa- is transforming from up factories in Guangdong merely to Guangdong’s global competitiveness,” nies in the high-tech, advanced manu- take advantage of the province’s cheap Bai said. facturing and new-energy sectors have being export-driven production factors, the newly launched Terry Gou, CEO and chairman of unveiled investment projects in South to being innovation- projects mostly feature middle- to high- Foxconn, was quoted as saying in the China’s Guangdong Province this year, end industries such as the Internet, statement that the panel factory in a move that experts attribute to the local based, and the arrival new energy and aviation,” Song told the Guangzhou is not “merely a panel pro- government’s stimulus policies and an Global Times on Tuesday. cessing factory.” improving business environment. of foreign high- Bai Ming, a research fellow at the The factory will also help encour- This trend will help create a com- tech companies Chinese Academy of International age hundreds of upstream and down- plete advanced industrial chain and Trade and Economic Cooperation, stream electronic suppliers to move further promote the region’s industrial will accelerate this agreed. He attributed the change to the their businesses to Guangzhou, creat- upgrading, experts said. But they also “more efficient business environment ing a new industrial group valued at said that a lack of international talent process and boost in the province and stimulus policies about 1 trillion yuan, Gou noted. and the potential influence of the US Guangdong’s global rolled out by the local government to “Following the flock of enterprises tax cut may slow down the region’s attract FDI.” in related industrial chains and value structural adjustment. competitiveness.” A spokesperson for Foxconn told the chains into Guangdong, a complete In 2017, a total of 47 Fortune Global Global Times on Tuesday that it only industrial chain in high-end industries 500 companies have launched projects Bai Ming took about 50 days for the company to will be formed,” Song said. in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong, Research fellow at the Chinese Academy negotiate with relevant parties and sign But experts warned that the lack of with total registered capital of 38.2 bil- of International Trade and Economic the 61 billion yuan project with the lo- international talent may hinder the lion yuan ($5.78 billion), according to Cooperation cal government. cultivation of new economic growth the calculations of the Global Times. On Monday, the Guangdong provin- engines. In March, construction of the Electric, is now under construction in cial government released 10 measures “Most of the talent in Guangdong is world’s largest 8k-resolution panel fac- Guangzhou, the 21st Century Business for attracting FDI, specifically aiming from China… there is apparently a lack tory, with an investment of 61 billion Herald reported on Tuesday. to entice Global Fortune 500 and high- of diversity in talent compared with Sil- yuan, was begun in Guangzhou by In the first three quarters, foreign di- tech companies, said the 21st Century icon Valley in the US,” Song said. Taiwan-based electronic contractor Fox- rect investment (FDI) into Guangdong Business Herald report. Besides, the upcoming US tax cut, conn Technology, according to a state- surged 13.6 percent year-on-year to which will reduce the US corporate tax ment the company sent to the Global $16.96 billion, the highest in the coun- Industrial upgrade rate to about 20 percent from the cur- Times on Tuesday. try, according to data from the Guang- Bai said that the inflow of the FDI rent 35 percent, may also hinder US The project is the largest overseas in- dong Bureau of Statistics. in high-end sectors is in line with the firms’ willingness to move their plants vestment in Guangzhou since China’s Song Ding, an expert at the Shen- Guangdong government’s plan to to Guangdong, and might prefer to op- reform and opening-up began in 1978, zhen-based China Development In- make emerging industries such as arti- erate in the US instead, Bai noted. the statement said. stitute, hailed the trend as a sign that ficial intelligence and new energy stra- Also, a 350,000-square-meter bio- Guangdong Province has gradually tegic pillars of its economy. Page Editor: [email protected] pharmaceutical project, funded by shaken off its previous reputation as “Guangdong’s economy is trans- multinational conglomerate General being a center of cheap manufacturing forming from being export-driven to

High-tech giants move to Guangdong  Province seen boosting industrial upgrading

Workers assemble smart TV sets at a Hong Fujin Precision Industry (Hengyang) Co plant owned by Foxconn Technology Group in Hengyang, Central China’s Hunan Province. Photo: IC

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LOGISTICS Logistics index released The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) released China’s delivery logistics index for the first time on Monday, with a figure of 112.1 percent for No- vember, domestic news site chinanews.com reported. The deputy director of the CFLP said at a press briefing that the domestic delivery industry has entered into the mature stage of coordinated development and integration. In the first 10 months of this year, a total of 31.14 billion deliveries were made in China, up 29.1 percent year-on-year.

TRANSPORT Concerns over bike-sharing The China Consumers Association (CCA) on Monday talked with seven bike-sharing companies including Mobike, ofo and Youon about problems related to deposits and maintenance. The head of the CCA said that the closure of several bike-sharing firms recently has harmed the legal rights and interests of consumers, the Xinhua News Agency reported. The companies said at the meeting that they will strengthen communication with regulators such as the China Banking Regulatory Commission, in order to actively receive guidance on maintaining the safety of consumer deposits, the report said.

Global Times A worker paints a new container vessel at a shipbuilding base in Yunyang county, Southwest China’s Chongqing on Tuesday. The construction of seven vessels started at the shipyard in March this year and is scheduled to be completed at the end of December. The vessels have the largest shipping capacity in the Three Gorges reservoir Services see faster area, with a full load of 7,800 tons. Photo: IC growth in Nov: survey  Region still struggling after mass layoffs

SERVICES Growth in China’s services sector activity picked up to a three-month high in November, buoyed Coal cities get $310m ADB loan by a solid rise in new business, though the rate of expansion remained moderate and weaker than the long-term trend, a private survey showed on Tuesday. ECONOMY tackle environmental damage caused like coal mining, steel or electrical The upbeat findings broadly echo those of Four cities in Northeast China have by decades of coal mining, the bank equipment. an official gauge of the non-manufacturing sec- secured a loan of $310 million from said in a statement. Billions of yuan of State funds have tor last week that showed activity accelerated at a the Asian Development Bank (ADB) The European Investment Bank been spent on revamping the region’s faster rate in November, reinforcing the view that to revitalize their economies, the will contribute $220 million to the infrastructure, building high-speed an expected slowdown in the broader economy bank said on Tuesday, two years after project – scheduled to be completed railways, highways and airports, but would be gradual. mass layoffs at local coal mines. in early 2023 – and local banks and the three provinces have remained The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Man- The cities of Hegang, Jixi, Qitaihe government departments another among China’s slowest-growing re- agers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.9 in November, up and Shuangyashan – all in North- $491 million. gions. Efforts to stimulate the private from 51.2 in October and the highest reading east China’s Heilongjiang Province The ADB said the Heilongjiang sector have also been unsuccessful. since August. – were the major casualties of a 2015 project would provide support when In the first three quarters of this A reading above 50 indicates growth, and one decision by State-owned Longmay it comes to mobilizing domestic fi- year, the GDP figures of the provinc- below that signals contraction on a monthly ba- Group to slash coal production, close nancing for small to medium-sized es in Northeast China showed some sis. The index had plunged to a 21-month low in depleted mines and lay off as many as businesses, allowing the private sec- signs of improvement. September after hitting a three-month high in 100,000 local workers, as part of na- tor to create more jobs and play a big- During the period, the growth August. tionwide efforts to tackle overcapacity ger role in the local economy. rates of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaon- China is counting on growth in services and and shore up prices in the sector. Despite a dedicated “rejuvenation” ing registered 6.3 percent, 5.7 percent consumption to rebalance the economic growth The ADB loan to the four cities project launched in 2003, China has and 2.5 percent, respectively, accord- model from heavy reliance on investment and will be used in a project worth a to- struggled to breathe life into the in- ing to a report from domestic news exports. tal of $1 billion that is designed to dustrial provinces of Heilongjiang, site ce.cn. support the development of small to Liaoning and Jilin, which have de- Reuters – Global times medium-sized enterprises and help pended on State-run heavy industries Reuters – Global Times China to auction five oil, gas blocks in Xinjiang in reform drive to open up sector

ENERGY the Tarim basin are being of- sector, and it has picked the hy- relinquished by State-owned oil An independent Shandong- China is putting out for auction fered for bidding, the Ministry drocarbon-rich autonomous re- giants that have carried out lim- based company and State- five oil and gas blocks in North- of Land and Resources said on gion of Xinjiang to try to break ited exploration work, accord- owned Beijing Energy Invest- west China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Tuesday in a statement posted the grip of the big companies. ing to Reuters. ment Holdings were among Autonomous Region to domes- on its website. Bidders need to have net Media reports said in Janu- the firms awarded four of the tic investors, under the govern- This is the second such auc- assets of 1 billion yuan ($151.2 ary that the government five blocks. ment’s pledged reform to open tion in the Xinjiang region an- million) or more, and have planned to auction about 30 oil up hydrocarbon exploration to nounced by the ministry. from Tuesday to January 2 to and gas blocks this year. Reuters – Global Times players outside the dominant A lack of private investment collect the data package. In July 2015, the ministry re- State giants. in oil and gas exploration has A government source with leased five blocks in Xinjiang in Page Editor: [email protected] Five blocks totaling 9,091 been a big stumbling block in knowledge of the auction said its first tender to attract private square kilometers in size in China’s attempts to reform the some of these blocks had been investors. Wednesday December 6, 2017 B3 BIZMARKETS Market-rates X-rates

Shanghai Composite SZSE Component CSI 300 SZSE ChiNext Hang Seng Index 1 US dollar = 6.6113 yuan -0.18% -1.45% 0.53% -2.18% -1.01% 1 euro = 3,303.68 10,854.76 4,040.17 1,758.59 28,842.801 7.8460 yuan

1 British pound = 3,315.13 11,014.55 4,036.73 1,797.77 29,138.28 8.9082 yuan

3,309.62 10,944.01 4,027.79 1,780.62 29,038.94 100 Japanese yen =

3,304.10 10,873.48 4,018.86 1,763.48 28,939.61 5.8762 yuan 1 Hong Kong dollar = 9:30 11:30/13:00 15:00 9:30 11:30/13:00 15:00 9:30 11:30/13:00 15:00 9:30 11:30/13:00 15:00 9:30 12:00/13:00 16:00 0.84571 yuan  Economists predict three more hikes next year before tax cuts passed Fed rate expectations on the rise: Reuters poll

The US Federal Reserve is more convinced that rates will among US policymakers on the ferred inflation measure, has until the second half of 2019. almost certain it will raise in- need to go even higher. outlook for inflation, which has undershot the central bank’s The most optimistic growth terest rates later this month, While about 80 percent of remained persistently low. 2 percent target for nearly 5.5 forecast at any point over the according to a Reuters poll economists surveyed in Octo- That is a similar challenge years. next year or so was 3.7 percent, of economists, a majority of ber said such tax cuts were not faced by other major central The latest Reuters poll re- well below the post-financial whom now expect three more necessary, the passage of the banks, which are generally sults suggest it is expected to crisis peak of 5.6 percent in the rate rises next year compared bill, President Donald Trump’s turning away from easy mone- average below 2 percent until fourth quarter of 2009. with two when surveyed just first major legislative success, tary policy put in place since the 2019. Still, all the 103 economists weeks ago. means the forecast risks have 2008 financial crisis, looking While the US economy ex- polled, including 19 large The results, from a survey shifted toward higher rates, and through still-weak wage infla- panded in the third quarter at banks that deal directly with the taken just before the US Sen- faster. tion and overall price pressures a 3.3 percent annualized rate, Fed, said the federal funds rate ate voted to pass tax cuts that The poll’s newly raised ex- for now. its fastest pace in three years, will go up again this month by are expected to add about $1.4 pectations for three rate rises The core personal consump- the latest Reuters poll – taken 25 basis points to between 1.25 trillion to the national debt over next year are now in line with tion expenditures price index, mostly before the release of and 1.50 percent. the next decade, show econo- the Fed’s own projections. which excludes food and en- that data – suggested that may mists were already becoming But they come despite a split ergy and is the US Fed’s pre- be the best growth rate at least Reuters – Global Times

Booming cruiser market China stocks end mixed Visitors look closely at a miniature model of on services sector activity the engine of a cruise ship at an exhibition held in Shanghai on TOCKREVIEW Tuesday. China became S the world’s second- largest cruise market in 2016 when 3.7 million China stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, after a Chinese tourists private survey showed growth in China’s services traveled abroad on sector activity picked up to a three-month high in cruise ships. Revenues November. generated from such At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index trips hit 6.73 billion was down 5.94 points, or 0.18 percent, at 3,303.68 yuan ($1.02 billion). points. By 2030, the annual The blue-chip CSI300 index was up 0.53 per- number of Chinese cent, with its financial sector sub-index higher by tourists taking cruise 1.61 percent, the consumer staples sector up 0.15 trips will reach 8 percent, the real estate index up 0.3 percent and million to 10 million, the healthcare sub-index up 0.15 percent. according to media The smaller Shenzhen Component Index reports in July. Photo: IC ended down 1.45 percent and the start-up board ChiNext index was weaker by 2.18 percent. Around the region, MSCI’s Asia ex-Japan stock index was weaker by 0.14 percent while Ja- 2018 oil prices lifted by lower stockpiles: Goldman Sachs pan’s Nikkei index closed down 0.37 percent. The largest percentage losses in the Shanghai index were Lawton Development Co down 10 Goldman Sachs has raised its crude wider WTI-Brent differential of $4.50 see these as skewed to the upside into percent, followed by Sichuan Langsha Holding oil price forecasts for 2018, citing a barrel, the bank said. 2018 on the risk of an overtightening, losing 9.99 percent and Hunan Copote Science lower inventories next year and the “While the [OPEC-led] deal leaves either because of new disruptions, Technology Co down by 9.98 percent. strong commitment shown by Russia room for an earlier exit than currently demand exceeding our optimistic So far this year, the Shanghai stock index is and Saudi Arabia last week to extend scheduled, we now reflect this resolve forecast or OPEC letting the stock up 6.64 percent, but has declined 0.23 percent output cuts at the meeting led by the in our supply forecast, with full com- draw run hot,” Goldman said. this month. Organization of the Petroleum Ex- pliance for longer and a more modest The bank, however, said it be- As of Tuesday, the Shanghai stock index is be- porting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna. exit rate,” analysts at the bank said. lieves the response of shale oil and low its 50-day moving average and above its 200- The bank in a note published late Oil prices, which have come off other producers to higher prices will day moving average. on Monday (US time) said it has highs hit following the deal between encourage OPEC and Russia to pare raised its Brent price forecast for the OPEC and other crude produc- back their now greater spare capac- Reuters – Global Times next year to $62 a barrel and its West ers to extend their output curbs, are ity, leaving long-term risks to prices Texas Intermediate (WTI) forecast to being supported by expectations of a skewed to the downside. Page Editor: chudaye@ $57.50 a barrel. The revisions also re- drop in US crude stockpiles. globaltimes.com.cn flect higher US pipeline tariffs and a “Of course, risks remain and we Reuters – Global Times B4-5 Wednesday December 6, 2017 BIZOVERVIEW RoundUp u Figuratively Speaking uCOMPANIES of Statistics (NBS), the profi ts of the She added that some steel com- force some companies to relocate. MARKETS China’s production and sales quotas for such By Zhang Hongpei and entire domestic ferrous metal smelt- “The profi ts for panies have postponed maintenance Many companies also need to im- IPOs approved in Shenzhen-HK stock connect new-energy vehicles. Dong Feng ing and rolling processing industry on furnaces to keep producing amid prove the quality of their products the past 22 months, 82 The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect The lineup will include eight sport utility – including State-owned enterprises private steel fi rms high profi ts. and the competence of their man- percent of which were from posted a cumulative transaction volume of 1.29 vehicles, one of the fastest-growing segments Major private steel companies’ prof- (SOEs) – reached 241.34 billion Gaining from a stronger-than- agement, Li said. the high-technology sector, the 605 trillion yuan ($195 billion) as of Monday since it in the world’s largest auto market, according its soared in the fi rst nine months of yuan during the fi rst nine months were high because expected global economic perfor- “In 2018, more work will be car- China Securities Regulatory was launched on December 5, 2016. to a company statement. The plan is part of 2017, buoyed by capacity reductions of 2017, up 118.5 percent year-on- mance and steady domestic eco- ried out to deleverage. Currently the Commission said on Tuesday. Northbound trading to Shenzhen stood at Ford’s eff ort to ramp up its sales and innova- and the exit of “zombie” producers. year. This means that in the steel they face lower costs nomic development, China’s steel leverage ratio for the membership 882.14 billion yuan, while southbound trading tion process in China. But experts said steel companies industry, private companies far out- in environmental output has grown quickly this year, enterprises of CISA are as high as to Hong Kong was 412.64 billion yuan. should continue to reduce capacity paced the State-owned enterprises Xinhua News Agency reported on 69.6 percent. Obviously, we have a Mobile payments in Industry insiders said the program had PROPERTY and leverage. in profi t growth. protection and labor Monday. long way to go for deleveraging,” Li China in the third quarter helped sharpen the international competitive Housing ‘stable’ in 2018 In the fi rst nine months of the “The profi ts for private steel than SOEs do.” Crude steel production was 710 concluded. of 2017, according to the edge of capital markets in the Chinese main- The Chinese residential real estate market is year, 145 major private steel enter- fi rms were high because they face million tons from January to Octo- In November, the nation’s total People’s Bank of China, the 50t yuan land and Hong Kong and increased their ability expected to be stable, although a round of prises, whose output accounts for lower costs in environmental pro- ber, up 6.1 percent year-on-year, data inventory of iron and steel products central bank, on Tuesday. to serve the real economy. adjustments and further cooling is likely, ac- 80 percent of the entire private steel tection and labor than SOEs do,” Li Li Xinchuang, from the NBS showed. But growth was 8.43 million tons, down 5.5 per- Offi cials with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange cording to a report by the Chinese Academy of sector, achieved profi t of 932 million pointed out. President of the China Metallurgical is expected to slow next year, experts cent month-on-month, according to said the program has become a bridge con- Social Sciences (CASS) on Tuesday. yuan ($140 million), up by 225 per- Wang Guoqing, research direc- Industry Planning and Research Institute forecast. data released by the China Iron and (see below) necting capital markets and investors. The In 2018, housing prices will stabilize and cent year-on-year, the Beijing-based tor at the Beijing Lange Steel In- Output is forecast to grow just Steel Industry Association on No- Value of interbank innovation-based companies listed on the inventories will fall further, although at a slower Economic Information Daily report- formation Research Center, said 0.7 percent to 838 million tons in vember 27. negotiable certifi cates of Shenzhen bourse have become increasingly pace, the report said. ed on Tuesday, citing data from the that “private steel companies tend bars have been phased out of the 2018, the China Metallurgical In- “We need to maintain price sta- deposit that will mature in attractive to overseas investors, they said. With tightened polices on home purchases China Chamber of Commerce for to be more fl exible in cost controls market and “zombie companies” dustry Planning and Research Insti- bility to make sure that steel pro- December, fi nancial news site 2.22t yuan likely to persist into next year, the focus will be Metallurgical Enterprises. and setting prices, even if they don’t have been eliminated in the capac- tute said on Monday, with demand ducers can improve their competi- wind.com said on Tuesday. VEHICLES on the rental market, with more land supply The gains in profi t refl ect lower have the same level of professional- ity reduction drive, Wang told the basically fl at with this year’s 730 tiveness, meet domestic and export Ford plans 50 new models expected to be released for rental housing costs for environmental protec- ism and scale as the SOEs.” Global Times on Tuesday. million tons. demand as well as facilitate sound Ford Motor Co will launch 50 new vehicles in projects, the report noted. tion and employee compensation, The entire steel industry can be “Previous demand for substan- Steel companies need to con- development in the downstream in- China by 2025, including 15 electrifi ed vehicles, But, there are a number of uncertainties in among other factors, Li Xinchuang, cautiously optimistic, but there is dard steel bars in China’s rural areas tinue cutting overcapacity, reducing dustries,” Li said. Estimated rise in Peter Fleet, head of Ford Asia Pacifi c, told a the market, such as the potential bursting of president of the China Metallurgi- still room for further improvement, and towns totaled about 60 million excess inventory, deleveraging, low- The iron and steel industry will China’s Consumer Price news conference on Tuesday. bubbles or their further growth, as well as the cal Industry Planning and Research Li noted. to 70 million tons per year. Now de- ering costs as well as strengthening be more energy-effi cient and less Index in November, down Ford’s sales in China have been weak in return of speculation, it said. Institute, told the Global Times on Steel prices are up about 40 per- mand from those areas is being met their areas of weakness, according polluting, with higher quality and from 1.9 percent in October, 1.8% recent months, and the company is working Tuesday. cent from the same time last year, by qualifi ed steel companies, which to Li. more diversifi ed products, accord- the Economic Information to come up with electric cars to comply with Global Times – Agencies According to the National Bureau mainly because substandard steel boosts their production,” Wang said. Environmental issues might ing to Li. Daily reported on Tuesday.

Year-on-year growth US executives praise China’s innovation of General Motors Co’s sales in China in November to 418,225 vehicles, the company 13% uINDUSTRY Ebay, a major competitor of Chinese e- said on Tuesday. By Chen Qingqing in Wuzhen commerce giant Alibaba Group Holdings, shares a vision of helping people conduct Executives from US-based technology gi- trade around the world and empowering Profi ts surge ants praised China’s technological inno- entrepreneurs not only in the US, but in vation at the World Internet Conference other countries. (WIC) on Tuesday, adding that innovation “I think China has been innovating for Aroundtheworld has become a major driving force for the quite some time,” Ebay’s Chief Product country’s information technology revolu- Offi cer RJ Pittman said during the event. Shangying Global to buy US attire business tion. He noted that he was impressed by a con- Chinese clothing company Shangying Global Co The Chinese government is using data sumer drone unveiled by a Chinese tech- at private steel mills announced on Monday that it has agreed to pur- to create new opportunities, Facebook Vice nology company. chase sports clothing assets in the US, through its President Vaughan Smith said in response Chinese technology companies dem- u subsidiary there. to a question about how he would evaluate onstrate incredible speed when building Further reduction in capacity, leverage necessary: experts Shangying Global said it would pay $8 million in technology innovation in China. giant operations, noted Allen Blue, co- a cash deal to purchase Active Sports Lifestyle USA When the Global Times approached founder of LinkedIn. LLC and ARS brands LLC from their parent compa- Smith on Monday, he declined to com- He also suggested that when it comes nies – Tengram Capital Partners Gen2 Fund LP and ment on the company’s possible entry into to combining social networking with busi- Active RS Holdings Inc – according to a statement the world’s second-largest economy. ness and daily interaction, WeChat, a mes- to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Other US technology leaders also ap- saging app under Chinese technology gi- The deal will enhance the company’s global ex- plauded China’s innovation. ant Tencent Holding, could set an example A worker checks on a furnace at a pansion plan in the clothing and textile industries, Evernote CEO Chris O’Neill said he was for US companies. The Chinese app is a steel plant in Liuzhou, South China’s the statement read. amazed two years ago by China’s technol- platform not only to connect with friends Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Trading of Shangying Global shares in Shanghai ogy rise, and now, some new ideas are “ac- and relatives, but also to connect with busi- Region on October 26. Photo: IC were suspended on Tuesday because of the deal. tually mind-blowing” to him. ness partners and co-workers. Zhejiang Dingli invests in California company Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co announced on Mon- Chinese industry. GT: What do you think of the impressive and is even improving. day that it plans to invest $20 million into US-based Going global requires communication, Bloomgarden said that Chinese protectionism trend in the world People say that now there are two New railway to hit other services California Manufacturing and Engineering Co. companies are likely to look to invest market? innovation centers in the world In a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, stronger cooperation, says expert in areas where they can strengthen Bloomgarden: The answer for – the US and China. That means Zhejiang Dingli said it would purchase a 25 percent their innovation. Chinese companies that wish to go China has something extremely uTRANSPORT cover.cn reported Tuesday. stake, or 625,000 shares, in the heavy machinery Chinese enterprises will follow overseas is to help address common valuable to off er to new markets. The high-speed railway service Also, the minimum airfare and equipment manufacturer. Editor’s Note: That has completely changed,” Kathy the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative to economic concerns in Germany, Whenever you have that kind of between Xi’an, capital of North- will fall to 340 yuan ($51), com- The statement said that the investment fi ts into Chinese companies that are eager Bloomgarden, global CEO of Ruder make investments in infrastructure France and the US. Many coun- situation, you are going to have very west China’s Shaanxi Province, pared with 379 yuan, the price of the company’s business strategy to expand in the to seek growth in the world markets Finn, a leading independent com- and other large-scale projects, she tries are concerned about growth strong opportunities. and Chengdu, capital of South- a fi rst-class ticket on the Xi’an- US. should actively build communica- munications agency, told the Global said. potential and job opportunities. So west China’s Sichuan Province, Chengdu railway, the report said. As of September 30, California Manufacturing tion, strengthen cooperation and Times on Monday. The expert noted that Chinese collaboration can be a very positive GT: How could Chinese companies is scheduled to start operating The new railway will also af- and Engineering had about $47.7 million worth of continue to improve their innova- People are now starting to rec- companies face some challenges force if it’s done by establishing manage risks in global markets? Kathy Bloomgarden Photo: Courtesy on Wednesday, and that will put fect the Chengdu to Guangyuan assets. It generated about $7.6 million in revenue tive ability to address challenges ognize that China today is leading when going global such as cultural trust fi rst and then exploring eco- Bloomgarden: To manage risks, of Ruder Finn heavy pressure on highway and highway route, the report said. in the fi rst three quarters of 2017, according to the such as cultural diff erences and in certain very innovative areas like diff erences. nomic opportunities together. it’s really important to be sure that fl ight services along the route, Guangyuan is in the northern Zhejiang Dingli statement. protectionism, a business advisor robotics, high-end batteries, e- Bloomgarden also talked with fi rst you already have a voice. You early. Companies need to be able media reports said. part of Sichuan Province. Rev- said. commerce and the sharing economy, Global Times reporter Huang Ge GT: How do you view the prospects cannot start fi guring out how you to use all such channels in order Starting December 16, fl ights enue of the highway may fall by Global Times “Many years ago, Chinese Bloomgarden said, adding that there (GT) about the prospects for Chinese of Chinese fi rms’ drive to go global? are going to speak out and how to respond in real time, and also to from Chengdu to Xi’an will be 50 percent between Wednesday companies were seen as not very has been tremendous change in the companies’ eff orts to go global and Bloomgarden: The prospects are to be trusted when you suddenly continuously communicate about reduced to three to four from 12 and February. Page Editor: innovative and basically providing past several years in terms of the kind how they should manage risks in the very strong because the innova- have a problem. Relationships what you are doing to build better each day, and that will continue [email protected] commodity and low-quality goods. of companies and the perception of global market. tion of Chinese companies is very and trust need to be established understanding. until March 2018, news site the- Global Times B6 Wednesday December 6, 2017 BIZCOMMENT China should beware of spillover effects of US tax cuts

he US Senate approved the availability of upstream and down- devise similar strategies, so the impact most sweeping tax cuts in three stream segments of the production of US tax cuts on China is uncertain in Tdecades in a 51-49 vote early on chain. It is not that easy to relocate the long run. Tax cuts in the world’s Saturday morning, a significant step for a facility to the US and start over, so Nevertheless, while China may largest economy will have the Trump administration’s goal of cut- no major impact is expected in the inhibit the momentum of capital and a global spillover effect. ting taxes. As the Senate version differs short term. But in the long run, some manufacturing outflow through policy slightly from that passed on November Chinese companies that are seriously adjustments, such changes could have 16 by the House of Representatives, the considering moving to the US may shift an impact on the domestic economy two chambers need to reconcile their some manufacturing there. and taxation system. that scenario, it will be inevitable for the respective versions before a final bill is Not every industry is suitable to Second, as a result of the US tax cuts yuan to face great depreciation pressure signed into law. move to the US, and China can take and the anticipated interest rate hikes against the US currency. A modest de- Since both versions are generally steps to curb the outflow of domestic by the Federal Reserve, global capital valuation of the yuan will help China’s similar, there is a high probability for manufacturing. The US is trying to will be attracted to the US, exports. Otherwise, the yuan will have the cuts to become law, which would levy taxes on global profits that US pushing up the value to appreciate against a basket of other reduce taxes by about $1.4 trillion over companies are stashing overseas. of the US dollar. In currencies, which will be detrimental to the next 10 years, generating a strong Chinese regulators may the nation’s exports. stimulus for the US economy. Third, the US tax plan also involves Generally speaking, the immediate individual income tax. When the tax impact of these sweeping changes on cut is combined with US immigration China will be quite limited. The long- reform, the country may be able to at- run impact is unclear and it largely tract high-technology talent from other depends on what countermeasures countries. China should guard against China takes in response. the possibility of a brain drain. First, as for concerns over possible Last but not least, tax cuts in the relocation of enterprises, it world’s largest economy will have a should be noted that China global spillover effect. While stimu- and the US are at different lating the US’ economic growth and stages of development and attracting capital inflows, the tax reduc- have different labor costs. tion plan may set off a wave of similar With no direct manufac- cuts across the world, intensifying turing competition, the economic competition and prompting US tax cuts will only have countries to move toward a taxation and a relatively small direct legal environment that is favorable for impact on China. the most dynamic companies. Since there are treaties The UK, France and other European for avoidance of double- countries are reportedly working on taxation between the US tax-cut programs. If other developing and China, some Chinese countries also cut their corporate companies may con- tax rates, China’s manufac- sider moving to the US, turing cost advantages will where the corporate tax be eroded and the nation rate will be 20 percent. may experience outflows of However, tax rates are high-technology talent and just one factor compa- intellectual property. The nies need to consider. Chinese government needs For instance, labor costs to be prepared and have in the US are higher than comprehensive plans for all those in China, but US potential scenarios. workers may have higher productivity. The article was compiled Other important factors based on an interview with include the legal environ- Shen Dingli, deputy dean of ment in both countries, Fudan University’s Institute environmental protection of International Studies. requirements and the Illustration: Peter C. Espina/GT [email protected] Crackdown on illegal overseas fund movements key to avoiding ‘Minsky Moment’ in China

By Wang Jiamei YEONTHEECONOMY ties busted at least 380 The regulators of industry and from crimes such as smug- E underground banking commerce, customs, finance gling, drug trafficking, terror- While maintaining strict capi- cases involving capital and other relevant departments ism and corruption, which may tal controls, China should also transfers of more than should ensure they eliminate not cover all the illegal money step up its crackdown on un- ity shortages, pushing up the 900 billion yuan ($131 billion), any such loopholes. transfer cases. The laws may derground banking and other cost of capital and accelerating according to the Xinhua News For instance, banking regu- need to be reconsidered to deal means of evading limits on the plunge in asset prices, Yu Agency. lators should strengthen super- with this problem. Regulators capital outflows, all of which Yongding, an academician and Given the significantvision over the rules to open should also speed up the in- are crucial in avoiding a “Min- senior fellow of the Chinese amount of illegal capital out- bank accounts, cash transac- novation and development of sky Moment.” Academy of Social Sciences, flows, it is essential for China tions and other activities, with China’s financial markets so Foreign economists gener- said in a speech over the week- to intensify its crackdown on an eye to catch transactions that that investors have more so- ally consider large-scale capital end. underground banking and attempt to evade money-laun- phisticated investment choices. flight as a key criterion for de- But it is not easy to transfer other illegal transfer channels dering rules. termining whether China will large amounts of wealth abroad to hold the bottom line against Illegal money transfers often The author is a reporter with enter a “Minsky Moment” – the legally given China’s tight capi- systemic financial risks. involve criminal activities that the Global Times. bizopinion@ point at which a speculative tal controls, which is why some Police crackdowns alone are difficult to detect and prose- globaltimes.com.cn credit bubble bursts, triggering companies and individuals won’t rein in underground cute. For example, prosecuting a collapse in asset prices. With- resort to underground banks banks. If regulatory loopholes someone for money laundering Page Editor: out capital controls, capital out- and other illegal channels. Last persist, underground bank- requires proof that the funds [email protected] flows would aggravate liquid- year alone, Chinese authori- ing will continue to flourish. involved were the illegal gains Wednesday December 6, 2017 B7 BIZCOMMENT Recent scandals show need for tighter education rules

ot long after a case education has become a busi- ers in transition and even the behind. In our opinion, educa- especially in terms of early of child abuse at a ness. RYB conducted three building materials business. tion, like medicine, is a special education, by the government Nnursery in Shanghai rounds of financing before Even though most of these field. Even if it is developed is also problematic. With the for online travel agency Ctrip its IPO, involving dozens of enterprises do not have any in a market-oriented manner, withdrawal of State-owned en- employees’ children, another enterprises and institutions. experience in education, they special supervision should also terprises and the acceleration similar scandal emerged at an Undoubtedly, this mode of are capable of investing in the be carried out. of urbanization, the traditional RYB Education kindergarten operation will lead to a profit- early education projects. But the frequent child public services for early educa- in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. seeking institution. In order Meanwhile, the manage- abuse incidents in our country tion seem to be out of line Although it was hard to sepa- to satisfy the capital require- ment of domestic education have clearly proved that this with the current demand. With rate the facts from the rumors, ments, such institutions will is out of control, because industry is seriously under- the release of the two-child there’s no doubt that child need to accelerate brand expan- intervention from the govern- regulated. The most recent policy, the government must abuse is a serious issue requir- sion continuously and compete ment and law are incidents are by no means iso- consider expansion of its re- ing in-depth study in China. for student sources. lagging lated cases. Since 2014, RYB lated early education services. At the time of the Ctrip in- In the past two years, has been sued multiple times And where such services are cident, our analysis found that capital from various areas has for varying degrees of child offered by market-oriented the aging society and declining been ploughed into the early abuse. However, the company businesses, proper regulation birthrate were significant fac- education industry, including has suffered little punishment, and strengthened stewardship tors. We also warned that the from real estate and it has seen a continuous should be put in place. Ctrip child abuse case was only develop- expansion of scale. There is also a serious the tip of the iceberg and that The supply of educational shortage of training for nurs- similar cases must be wide- services, ery personnel. For instance, at spread in the current preschool East China Normal University education system. However, in Shanghai, there are around judging from the RYB event, 100 graduates in preschool the government should not education each year, but more only look at child abuse in than 200 kindergartens went terms of demographic poli- there to recruit staff last year. cies; careful analysis of Given this situation, the the commercialization market-oriented nature of early of education is also education needs much tighter needed. scrutiny. In order to meet the The incident needs of society, social forces sounded the alarm for should be encouraged to set up us in various kindergartens and increase the aspects. service provision together with For one the government. The govern- thing, it ment can also attach greater revealed importance to the particulari- the extent ties in education and should to which not allow private capital to dominate this field. In addition, we should consider establishing indepen- dent departments for child protection. For enter- prises and participants that violate laws and regulations, heavy penal- ties and huge amounts of compensation should be imposed so as to solve the current prob- lems.

This article was compiled based on a report by Beijing- based private strategic think

Illustration: Peter C. Espina/GT tank Anbound. bizopinion@ globaltimes.com.cn Latest pay row shows bank bosses’ huge remuneration is still a touchy issue in UK

The debate over bankers’ pay is back Average bank CEO pay has fallen, in they benefit from an implicit govern- Labour government could do to attack with a vengeance in Britain. In one cor- real terms, by 49 percent since 2006 ment guarantee that keeps their fund- banks, such as imposing transaction ner stands UBS Chief Executive Sergio according to analysts at New Financial. ing costs low. Shareholders have also taxes or nationalization. That would hit Ermotti, who suggested that criticism of The think tank reckons that pay as a pro- suffered. Over the past decade European Britain hard, if it meant bankers left for high remuneration is driven by envy. On portion of revenues at investment banks banks’ total shareholder returns, includ- more business-friendly countries, but the other, leader of the opposition La- declined by 9 percentage points to 37 ing reinvested dividends, have averaged shareholders would be wise to act first. bour party Jeremy Corbyn, who ramped percent over the decade to 2016. minus 39 percent compared with a posi- up attacks on bankers after a sell-side Still, bankers are an easy target for tive 48 percent for the STOXX Europe The author is Christopher Thompson, a analyst criticized his policies. The row Corbyn. The fact that CEO salary is still 600 index. Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The shows the enduring costs of bank excess. on average $11.4 million a year under- Bankers might dismiss Corbyn’s article was first published on Reuters Corbyn’s criticisms of Morgan Stan- lines their stratospheric levels of remu- broadside as hyperbole. There is nothing Breakingviews. bizopinion@globaltimes. ley boss James Gorman’s pay and “spec- neration before the crisis. True, that’s in Labour’s recent manifesto that explic- com.cn ulators” in general seem a little out of not out of whack with other firms, as itly targets banks. That would be naive. date. Regulators across Europe have Ermotti pointed out with a jibe at “big The risk is that the UK Conservative gov- Page Editor: limited bonuses since the financial cri- tech” companies. But neither Google ernment now feels that it has to match [email protected] sis, and banks have cut remuneration. nor Amazon took state capital; nor do Corbyn’s invective. And there’s plenty a B8 Wednesday December 6, 2017 BIZINSIGHT File photo: VCG

Terms and conditions Tencent Holdings on Friday began charging users who pay their credit card bills via On November 7, the “Card Repay” service within WeChat Wallet, a move that experts say sends a WeChat released a notice signal that free-of-charge services within the mobile payment sector are soon likely explaining the new terms to come to an end. Cost pressure is the major reason for WeChat’s new service fee and conditions for the use of request. However, it seems that the requirement will not significantly affect users. the Card Repay feature in WeChat With the fast growth of the domestic mobile payment sector, China’s online payment Wallet. platforms will continue strengthening their efforts to offer top quality services and If a user pays back a monthly seeking expansion within the global market in the future. amount of 5,000 yuan ($756) or more, WeChat will charge them 0.1 percent released in April, the average monthly mobile payment sector seems to be of that amount, while for transactions consumption of about 71 percent of coming to an end, especially as online under the 5,000 yuan threshold, there bankcard holders was no more than 50 payment platforms continue keeping Start of thewill be no charge.charging era?percent of their monthly salaries. Most a foothold in the market by attracting Regardless of how many WeChat bankcard holders’ spending via credit online sources and covering various  accounts or credit cards a person cards does not surpass 5,000 yuan, payment needs. WeChat begins owns, the rule applies for each person according to the report. With the rapid growth of the mobile rather than each account or bank card; “Actually, I’m taking WeChat’s payment sector in China, domestic requesting service if a user owns several WeChat ac- service fee well because I can choose online payment titans are now trans- counts and several credit cards linked other ways to repay my credit card forming their business focuses and fee for use of to Wallet under the same identity card, bills, such as via Alipay, which does future competitive scenarios by provid- the 5,000 yuan free-of-charge quota not ask for a service fee for now,” Du ing users with more financial services, ‘Card Repay’ will be shared across all accounts on a Li, a 30-something white-collar worker such as credit, capital management, per person basis. living in Beijing, told the Global Times insurance and marketing, Fu noted. feature in Wallet Furthermore, when a user pays on Monday. “Also, the 5,000 yuan Chinese mobile payment compa- a bill exceeding the free-of-charge quota offered by WeChat is a lot for nies will also eye foreign markets in tarting Friday, domestic Internet threshold, they will automatically be me,” she said. the future, Fu said, adding that apart titan Tencent Holdings began charged for the service fee. “Of course, there are cases when from markets in Southeast Asia, do- Scharging users in China for the But using mobile payment plat- users spend more than tens of thou- mestic online payment platforms have use of the “Card Repay” service that is forms is not the only option for those sands via credit card each month. If already began expanding presence featured in the built-in digital wallet paying credit cards bills. Now that their consumption has already reached in the US as well as countries and service of WeChat, Tencent’s popular WeChat has begun charging users to such a high level, the user will not care regions in Europe and Africa. mobile messaging app. use the Card Repay service, WeChat about the 0.1 percent service charge,” For example, Alipay has so far But this is not the first time WeChat Pay could end up losing customers. Du noted entered more than 10 countries in has requested a service fee for the use The social networking giant has of- Europe, including the UK, France of one of its features. fered the same reason for the decision What does the future hold? and Italy, according to media reports. In March 2016, Tencent announced to charge for the use of Card Repay After WeChat decided to charge WeChat also linked up with German it would begin charging users in China as it did for the decision to charge for a Card Repay service fee on Friday, mobile payment service provider to transfer money from their WeChat Wallet-to-bank transfers last year: cost public curiosity piled up regarding Wirecard AG in July to tap European Wallets to their bank accounts. pressure. whether its competitor Alipay will also markets. But such platforms shoulder With WeChat now acting as one WeChat currently uses Tenpay, follow suit. In October 2016, Alipay heavy responsibilities and still have a of the two leading payment tools in Tencent’s online payment platform, began charging its users 0.1 percent long way to go, said Fu. China’s mobile payment sector – the to enable users to pay their credit for transferring amounts of money Experts said payment safety will other one being Alipay – its decision card bills. Here, Tenpay is charged from the platform to their bank ac- become a key priority in the mobile to start charging for the use of its Card by banks for each transaction made counts that surpass the 20,000 yuan payment sector, and as consumption Repay service, which allows people to through WeChat. free quota. continues to upgrade across China pay their credit card bills through the Initially, the free services provided WeChat and Alipay’s decisions to and as the Alibaba-powered “New app, is causing some unease among by those platforms attracted plenty start charging service fees last year Retail” mode continues to be adopted, users. of users, but as user and transaction shows they do not want to be mere the sector is likely to undergo a big Alipay is the third-party payment volume increased over time, operation money-transferring tools, but to in- reform in the near future. tool backed by China’s Alibaba Group costs were needed to cover the capac- stead have wider impacts by attracting Holding. ity, said Fu Yifu, an expert from the users to spend money via the plat- This story is based on an article published Indeed, the announcement from Suning Finance Research Institute. forms, helping to bridge users and of- by the official WeChat account of WeChat has raised some interesting But Fu added that WeChat’s deci- fline commercial activities, an industry Guoshizhitongche under the China News questions: Will the era of free credit sion to add a service fee to the Card expert, who only gave his surname as Service. card bill repayment via third-party Repay feature will not have that much Chen, told the Global Times Monday. platforms soon come to an end? What of an impact on users. Experts have said that WeChat’s Page Editor: would be the reasons behind that According to an industry develop- service fee request sends a signal [email protected] chapter close? ment report on Chinese bankcards that the free-of-charge era within the