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Thu, April 26, 2018 | 10:32

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President for life: Xi move will cause enormous problems for China

The decision by President Xi Jinping to end term limits for himself returns China to strongman rule, a style of government that many hoped had died with Mao Zedong in 1976. It also pits him directly against Deng Xiaoping's political reforms, aimed at preventing the concentration of too much power in one man.

Times Forum | 2018-03-07 17:32

How to respond in the era of post-truth

“Rashomon” is a black-and-white film made in 1950 by Japanese movie director Akira Kurosawa. It is always on the top list of the movies selected by many movie enthusiasts. Various characters in the movie tell different stories about the death of one samurai.

Times Forum | 2018-03-07 16:47

Xi Jinping as president beyond 2023

And so the Communist Party of China recommends to the National People's Congress the removal of China's rough equivalent of America's 22nd amendment _ two terms at most for the top leader. Anyone who didn't see this “surprise” coming needs to have her or his China-watcher eyeglass prescription carefully re-examined.

Times Forum | 2018-03-05 17:37

Crisis-control recipe

What happens to a fast-food chain that specializes in chicken but has no chicken to sell? This sounds like a version of the “why did the chicken cross the road” joke but for KFC's U.K. subsidiary it's far from being a joke because distribution problems forced two thirds of its outlets to temporarily close as chicken supplies dried up.

Times Forum | 2018-03-04 15:02

Could US-N. Korea talks be Olympic dividend?

As the Winter Olympic Games closed Sunday, it has been revealed that the event may deliver another unexpected geopolitical dividend. That is, North Korea has now indicated it is willing to start direct talks with the United States, potentially building on the recent mini-rapprochement between the two Koreas in recent weeks.

Times Forum | 2018-02-28 17:29

How to encourage innovation

What a waste of breath it is to talk about investing in the future. It is like saying that you are undertaking a journey in order to reach your destination.

Times Forum | 2018-02-26 18:04

Russian meddling in US elections: Did China know?

The indictment by Special Counsel Robert Mueller charging 13 Russian citizens and three Russian entities provides detailed allegations of what the Russians did when they interfered in the 2016 American presidential elections.

Times Forum | 2018-02-25 18:32

Spreading spirit of filial piety at Olympics

On Feb. 8, a day before the opening ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the torch relay was held in Gangneung, Gangwon Province.

Times Forum | 2018-02-21 16:46

Stable peace via sports diplomacy

Sports diplomacy should not be a one-time event for South and North Korea. Rather it should help the two Koreas make stable peace on the long-divided peninsula.

Times Forum | 2018-02-20 19:00

Olympics to enhance Korea's reputation

The Winter Olympics started Friday with a grand opening ceremony in PyeongChang. At a time of geopolitical turbulence on the Korean Peninsula, the Games offer an opportunity for South Korea to present a positive image to the world enabling a brand makeover for the country.

Times Forum | 2018-02-12 17:33

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